5 Safe Income Stocks That Have Raised Dividends For 25 to 48 Years

These companies were specifically chosen because they have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years or more. Some offer above-average yields with promising future prospects. Use this list as a starting point for your own due diligence. For now, these names appear to be flying under the investment radar of institutions. Harleysville Group (HGIC): The dividend has been increased for 25 consecutive years. The yield is 2.6% and the annual payout is $1.52. The quarterly payout was increased by 5.56% to $0.38 with the payout ratio at 85.88%. The growth rate over the last decade is 9.6%. The stock has more than doubled in value recently on takeover speculation. It's up 60% for the year. Before the takeover announcement, the stock had fallen over 30%. It currently trades at an eye watering trailing price/earnings multiple of 569.2. For now, give this stock a miss until common sense prevails... Read more