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Warren Buffett’s 10 Highest-Paying Dividend
Stocks
Warren Buffett’s Dividend Stocks• Of the 54 stocks currently in Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio,
30 pay dividends, with yields ranging from 0.77% to 4.98%.• There are specific things to look for when evaluating a
dividend stock as a long-term investment, such as• Steady record of profitability and growth• Shareholder-friendly management• A low payout ratio – indicating a sustainable dividend• Strong record of dividend growth
• So, here are Berkshire’s 10 highest-paying dividend stocks, to give you a good idea of what types of stocks attract the best
long-term investor in the world.
10. General Electric (NYSE: GE)
• GE has a diverse revenue stream, with operations in:– Aircraft engines– Power generation– Oil and gas production
equipment– Household appliances– Medical imaging
Dividend yield: 3.04%
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9. United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS)
• The shipping industry is and will continue to be a beneficiary of the trend toward online shopping.
• And, the industry has high barriers to entry, which Buffett loves
Dividend yield: 3.07%
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8. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO)
• A longtime Berkshire holding, Coca-Cola has one of the world’s most valuable brand names and a great distribution network.
• Coca-Cola has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years.
Dividend yield: 3.09%
7. Suncor Energy (NYSE: SU)
• Suncor is one of Canada’s largest oil companies, with operations in production, refining, and marketing.
• Despite the drop in oil prices, Suncor’s operating cost of less than $20 per barrel should help it get through the tough times.
Dividend yield: 3.14%
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6. Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG)
• Procter & Gamble’s strength is its size and impressive portfolio of brand names, including Pantene, Gillette, Crest, Tide, and Pampers, just to name a few.
• The company has an impressive 59 year streak of dividend increases.
Dividend yield: 3.26%
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5. International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM)
• Buffett loves IBM for its strong balance sheet and great management team.
• IBM is currently shifting its focus to cloud computing, data analytics, and user engagement, which is growing fast.
Dividend yield: 3.64%
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4. Sanofi SA (NYSE: SNY)
• One of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Sanofi has a large portfolio of drugs, and has one of the strongest R&D organizations in the business.
Dividend yield: 3.95%
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3. Verizon (NYSE: VZ)
• Verizon’s appeal is centered around its size and brand name.
• The company sells a product that’s pretty much a necessity, and Verizon has a large and loyal customer base.
Dividend yield: 4.25%
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2. General Motors (NYSE: GM)
• GM has $20.3 billion in cash and just $8.8 billion in debt – the type of financial flexibility Buffett loves.
• And, the company is producing record profit margins, thanks to the popularity of its SUVs and trucks.
Dividend yield: 4.90%
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1. AT&T (NYSE: T)
• Berkshire acquired its AT&T stake when the company bought DirecTV.
• So, it shares similar competitive advantages with Verizon, with the added diversity DirecTV brings to the table.
Dividend yield: 4.96%
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