Dividend-paying companies often demonstrate financial stability and a commitment to shareholder value, making them a reliable choice for long-term investors seeking income and capital appreciation. Moreover, stocks that consistently pay dividends tend to offer superior returns with reduced volatility compared to their non-Dividend counterparts, according to S Global.

So, let's look at three dependable dividend-paying stocks that have crushed the benchmark S 500's total returns over the last five years -- and see whether they are worthy of your portfolio.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), a membership-only discount retailer with a market capitalization of nearly $250 billion, pays a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share. The annual yield of 0.73% isn't impressive on the surface, but the company has raised its dividend annually since 2004.

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