As even the novice investor knows, owning quality dividend stocks is a rewarding way to unlock lasting wealth. However, finding dividend stocks with sky-high yields isn't enough. Instead, investors should look for companies with long-standing histories of dividend payouts backed by solid balance sheets. In the presentation below, I've outlined why PepsiCo (PEP +0.51%), Procter & Gamble (PG 0.06%), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ 0.31%), Coca-Cola (KO +0.31%), and Colgate-Palmolive (CL +0.43%) are the strongest consumer-facing Dividend Aristocrats available today.
5 Consumer Goods Stocks With Dividends Built to Last
By Tamara Walsh – Jul 21, 2015 at 5:00PM
NYSE: JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Market Cap
$499B
Today's Change
(-0.31%) $0.64
Current Price
$206.92
Price as of November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Why these dividend aristocrats are winning long-term bets for income investors today.
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I've been an analytical writer for The Motley Fool since 2011. I cover the sectors of Consumer Goods, Technology, and Industrials. Connect with me on Twitter using the handle, @TamaraRutter -- I'd love to hear from you!
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