Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Microchip Technology, Comcast, and Getty Realty have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of up to 6%.
Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology MCHP engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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It has raised dividends every year since 2003. According to the company's most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 5, its board increased the quarterly payout by 3.6% to $0.455 per share, or $1.82 annually. The dividend yield on the stock currently stands at 3.13%.
Microchip’s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $4.76 billion. In its most recent earnings release on Feb. 6, the company posted Q3 2025 revenues of $1.03 billion and EPS of $0.20. Both figures came in below the consensus estimates.
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Comcast
Comcast Corporation CMCSA is a global media and technology company. It delivers world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produces, distributes, and streams leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and brings incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences.
Comcast has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 17 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 30, the company raised the quarterly payout by 6.5% to $0.33 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.32 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 3.72%.
Comcast’s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $123.73 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Jan. 30, the company posted quarterly revenues of $31.91 billion and EPS of $0.96. Both figures beat the consensus estimates.
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Getty Realty
Getty Realty GTY is a publicly traded, net lease REIT specializing in the acquisition, financing and development of convenience, automotive and other single tenant retail real estate.
The company has raised its dividends for the last 12 consecutive years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Oct. 22, its board increased the quarterly payout by 4.40% to $0.47 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.88 per share. The current dividend yield on the stock is 6.06%.
Getty Realty's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $203.39 million. As per the company's most recent earnings report on Feb. 12, it posted Q4 2024 revenues of $53.02 million and adjusted AFFO of $0.60. Both figures beat the consensus estimates.
Microchip Technology, Comcast, and Getty Realty are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of up to 6% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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