RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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Collecting regular dividends is great for passive income or for unleashing the power of compounding through dividend reinvestment. That is, until a corporation decides to suspend its dividend program altogether. Fortunately, investors don't have to deal with that problem or, at least, can reduce their exposure to this risk by buying shares in proven dividend-paying companies that are unlikely to halt their payout programs. Here are three to consider: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) , Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) , and Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) . These dividend stocks are worth holding onto for good.
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Johnson & Johnson is having a good year, partly due to its strong financial performance. In the second quarter, the company's net sales increased by 6.6% year over year to $25.3 billion. The company raised its guidance for the full fiscal year 2026, after also doing so when it reported its first quarter earnings. This is all the more impressive considering Stelara's (an immunosuppressant that was a meaningful growth driver) U.S. patent cliff happened just last year. But Johnson & Johnson is marching on. The company continues to launch brand-new products to expand its already deep and diversified lineup.
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