Retirement Portfolios Get a Boost from These 3 Dividend Stocks
Three dividend stocks from various sectors are gaining traction as potential additions to retirement portfolios. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has increased its dividend for an impressive 64th consecutive year, with a quarterly payout of $1.34 per share and an annualized forward payout of $5.36 against a recent price of $269.99.
The company's free cash flow stands at $19.7 billion in FY2025, with management guiding full-year 2026 free cash flow to approach $21 billion. The balance sheet holds around $21 billion in cash and marketable securities against $49 billion of debt.
Realty Income (O) offers a monthly dividend yield of 5.45%, which is a high-yield entry point compared to most blue-chip alternatives. The REIT has declared 670 consecutive monthly dividends and raised the payout for 115 consecutive quarters.
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) recently increased its quarterly common dividend to $1.65 per share, payable October 31, 2026. The annualized forward payout is now $6.60 against a recent price of $349.47, with a substantial room for further increases.