As the markets hit new highs to start the year, some investors might be looking to grow their passive income from their investments. When finding the right dividend stocks to buy, investors can usually not go wrong sticking with industry-leading companies that have been around for years.

That said, let's look at why three Motley Fool contributors believe Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Home Depot (NYSE: HD), and Realty Income (NYSE: O) are great income stocks to buy right now.

John Ballard (Coca-Cola): Successful dividend investing is all about looking for a track record of sustainability. Coca-Cola has been around since 1886, and it has increased the quarterly dividend for 63 consecutive years. The stock currently offers a yield of 3.17%, higher than the consumer-staples average of 1.89%.

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