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Comfort Systems USA’s order book continues to grow as demand for AI increases.
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Verizon offers high yield and low volatility for risk-averse investors.
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Procter & Gamble has one of the best dividend programs on the market, with 135 consecutive years of payments.
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These 10 stocks could generate the next wave of millionaires ›
It’s natural to research many dividend stocks before selecting individual stocks. You can choose where to put your money after you have a good idea of the opportunities available.
A healthy mix of dividend growth stocks and high-yield stocks can help investors navigate market uncertainty with greater confidence. The three stocks I’m going to talk about in this article have what it takes to become long-term winners that generate positive cash flow for shareholders.
The most lucrative path in the stock market right now appears to be artificial intelligence (AI) stocks with good fundamentals. Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: REPAIR) is one of those stocks and has gained more than 1,700% in the last five years. That rally has resulted in a small dividend yield of 0.25% as I write this, but the company is making an effort to increase its payouts. It increased its dividend by 20% last year.
It’s easy for investors to feel like they’ve missed out when a stock has risen tremendously, but Comfort Systems USA told investors in its third-quarter 2025 press release that its order book hit a record $9.38 billion, a 65% year-over-year improvement. Its backlog should continue to grow as more AI data centers turn to Comfort Systems USA for electrical and HVAC services, and I see this as a solid dividend stock that will be successful for decades to come.
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) It is the opposite of Comfort Systems USA. While the telecom giant’s growth days are long behind it, as I write this it comes with an attractive 7% dividend yield and low volatility. The company earns recurring revenue from its wireless plans, and while revenue growth has remained broadly stable in recent quarters, margins have improved, meaning the company keeps more of what it brings in.
Verizon is better than a bond since dividends are treated more favorably during tax season. It also has a well-diversified customer base. Although high revenue growth is unlikely, the telecom company is also less vulnerable to a sharp revenue decline and is an attractive long-term dividend stock.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has been paying dividends for 135 consecutive years, and that includes 69 consecutive years of dividend increases. The consumer goods company raised its dividend by 5% in 2025.