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This Dividend King's Yield Has Never Been This High. Time to Buy, or Run Away?
Heavy is the head that wears the Dividend King crown. Investors aren't used to seeing PepsiCo struggle.
Looking for a safe investment? It's often a good idea to start with companies that pay and raise dividends. These companies generally feature durable competitive advantages and the steady and profitable growth needed to send more cash to shareholders each year.
Companies that raise dividends long enough become Dividend Kings, legendary stocks with at least 50 years of uninterrupted dividend growth.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is a famous example. The company has been selling iconic brands of snacks and drinks worldwide for generations. But things aren't as smooth at PepsiCo as they once were, and the market's grown wary enough to send the stock price lower and the dividend yield to all-time highs.
