2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

Not all dividend stocks are boring. In fact, over the past 12 months, some of the top-performing shares on Wall Street have been dividend stocks. Let's take a look at two such companies and see why they have performed so well, and why now might be the right time for investors to buy.Image source: Getty Images.First, there's International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM). With a staggering total return of more than 66% over the last 12 months, IBM stock has been on fire. It pays a quarterly dividend of $1.68, generating a dividend yield of about 2.4%. The recipe for its recent success comes down to its broad-based appeal; income-seeking investors appreciate the company's consistent dividend payments, and growth-oriented investors like its steady growth prospects.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool