4 Top Dividend Payers of the S&P 500

There are hundreds of dividend-paying stocks in the S&P 500. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some pay out high dividend yields, while others have long histories of steadily increasing their payouts. However, a handful of companies offer the best of both worlds.

Four dividend stocks that stand out for their combination of yield and dividend growth track record are Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED), Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT), and Realty Income (NYSE: O).

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