Get the most passive income possible with these top dividend stocks Dividend stocks are shares of companies that distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders on a regular basis in the form of dividends.

It's difficult for companies to stay at the top of their industries for long. The competition in the global economy is just too fierce. Yet, there are proven winners, such as Nike ( NKE 2.29%), Hershey ( HSY 1.95%), and PepsiCo ( PEP 1.02%), that have stood the test of time due to their beloved brands and the pricing power it gives them.

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