5 Rock-Solid Dividends to Buy Today: Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), 3M Co (MMM) and More

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Verizon currently pays a 4.6% dividend yield, the highest on this list. But it also holds one of the strongest competitive advantages.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)
Let’s be honest, the oil business isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Oil consumption may be falling domestically but it’s rising globally, and Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) will be there to take advantage. The company also has large exposure to the natural gas market, which is struggling with lower prices but provides some diversification.

ExxonMobil generated $44.9 billion in earnings last year and $63.8 billion in cash from operations and asset sales. That’s plenty of cash to pay a 2.6% dividend yield, which should continue to grow in coming years.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)
When the economy struggles, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) does well; when the economy does well, McDonald’s does well. Even when the country begins to worry about fat, carbs, or any other health factors, McDonald’s seems to be able to adjust and grow. The company has one of the great global brands of our generation, something that doesn’t come easily.

For investors, the company pays a solid 3.2% dividend and trades at just 15 times forward earnings. That’s a value dividend investors should love.

Foolish bottom line
Focusing on dividends is one of the best ways to build long-term wealth. These five stocks have dividends that should be safe for years, if not decades to come.

The article 5 Rock-Solid Dividends to Buy Today originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Travis Hoium.

Fool contributor Travis Hoium manages an account that owns shares of Intel. You can follow Travis on Twitter at @FlushDrawFool, check out his personal stock holdings or follow his CAPS picks at TMFFlushDraw. The Motley Fool recommends 3M, Intel, and McDonald’s. The Motley Fool owns shares of Intel and McDonald’s.

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