Consumer Staples Shine: Coca-Cola and Mondelez Deliver Double-Digit Growth

Coca-Cola and Mondelez are two consumer staples that have outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026, rising 22% and 32%, respectively.

Coca-Cola has a 64-year track record of raising its dividend payout, supported by a highly profitable beverage empire with dozens of brands. The stock offers an above-average forward yield of 2.3% and has grown its dividend at a 5% annualized rate over the past three years.

Mondelez, on the other hand, has paid a consistent dividend since 2001 and currently offers a forward yield of 3.2%. The company owns dozens of snack and candy brands, including Oreo, Cadbury, and Chips Ahoy.