2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now

Equity markets have dropped this year as President Donald Trump's tariffs have raised fears that the U.S. economy will fall into a recession. U.S. gross domestic product did shrink in the first quarter, and the S&P 500, though it has recovered from its earlier declines this year, is still down by more than 4% so far in 2025 as of May 6, and down by more than 8% from its peak.However, market pullbacks give investors who are focused on the long term opportunities to pause and investigate companies with strong long-term prospects. It's also comforting to buy dividend-paying stocks, as those regular payouts can help enhance your returns. That's particularly true during uncertain times.These two companies have increased their payouts annually for more than 50 consecutive years, making them Dividend Kings. Those impressive track records mean they've not only consistently made payouts but increased them even during challenging economic times.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool