Some people are all about dividends. And what’s not to like? Regular cash and potential share price growth?

A dividend is money that a company pays to its shareholders, usually from its profits. For each share of a company you own, the company will pay you a fixed amount.

Here are ten stocks that pay serious dividends (literally).

1. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

• Consecutive annual dividend increases: 64 years

• Dividend yield: ~3%

• Why it’s reliable: This healthcare giant is stable, has a diversified product lineup, and a long history of increasing dividends-even raising its payout by 4.2% in April 2024 to $1.24 per share.

2. Coca-Cola (KO)

• Consecutive annual dividend increases: 63 years

• Dividend yield: ~3%

• Why it’s reliable: With a global brand portfolio of drinks and stable demand, Coca-Cola has paid and raised dividends for over six decades, making it a classic income stock.

3. Procter & Gamble (PG)

• Consecutive annual dividend increases: 69 years

• Dividend yield: ~2.5%

• Why it’s reliable: As one of the world’s largest consumer products companies, P&G’s essential goods (think paper towels, toilet paper, soap) ensure steady cash flow and consistent dividend growth.

4. Emerson Electric (EMR)

• Consecutive annual dividend increases: 69 years

• Dividend yield: ~2%

• Why it’s reliable: This industrial leader in technology, software, and engineering has paid dividends since 1956, with a conservative payout ratio and strong free cash flow supporting ongoing increases.

5. Genuine Parts Company (GPC)

• Consecutive annual dividend increases: 69 years

• Dividend yield: ~3.5%

• Why it’s reliable: A car parts manufacturer known for the NAPA brand, GPC’s global reach and consistent profitability have fueled nearly seven decades of dividend growth.

6. AbbVie (ABBV)

• Consecutive annual dividend increases: 53 years (including Abbott Labs history)

• Dividend yield: ~3.5%

• Why it’s reliable: AbbVie’s pharmaceutical portfolio, including blockbuster drugs like Humira, supports strong cash flow and regular dividend hikes.

7. Becton Dickinson (BDX)

• Consecutive annual dividend increases: 53 years

• Dividend yield: ~2.5%

• Why it’s reliable: This medical device maker’s diversified product line and stable cash flow underpin its long dividend growth streak.

8. Altria Group (MO)

• Dividend yield: Nearly 7%

• Why it’s reliable: Altria’s dominant position in US tobacco and strong free cash flow support a high, sustainable dividend, with a history of regular increases.

9. Enterprise Products Partners (EPD)

• Dividend yield: ~7%

• Why it’s reliable: As a midstream energy company (transporting, storing, processing, and marketing natural gas and oil), EPD’s fee-based business model provides stable cash flow and consistent annual dividend growth.

10. Devon Energy (DVN)

• Dividend yield: Variable, now above ~4%

• Why it’s reliable: Devon’s fixed-plus-variable dividend policy ties payouts to free cash flow, offering high yields in strong energy markets and maintaining flexibility.