3 Stocks to Buy Now That Are on Their Way to Being Crowned Dividend Kings by 2045 (or Sooner)

Dividend Kings are elite companies that have paid and raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. As of May 21, 2024, there were just 53 qualified Dividend Kings. But that list could grow considerably by 2040 as companies that have increased their dividends consistently since the 1980s and early 1990s look to continue their streaks.Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), and ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) are three industry-leading behemoths that reward their shareholders with a blend of dividends, buybacks, and earnings growth. Here's why all three dividend stocks are worth buying now.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool