11 Innovative Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

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1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 284

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is an American tech giant. The company developed Microsoft Windows, an operating system designed for personal computers. It was the first to provide a graphical user interface for IBM-compatible PCs, quickly rising to become the leading system in the PC market. Currently, nearly 90 percent of personal computers run on some version of Windows. The company has maintained its focus on innovation, regularly launching new and advanced products. Each year, it dedicates approximately 13 to 14 percent of its total revenue to research and development.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a notable dividend-paying company, backed by a solid business model, consistent dividend payouts, and significant growth potential. The company has raised its dividend every year for the past 20 years, with a 10-year average growth rate of 10.2 percent. Alongside its dividend policy, Microsoft also runs a $60 billion share buyback program, offering investors a strong overall return strategy.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.65%, as of July 28.

While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MSFT and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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