12 Best Consistent Dividend Stocks to Buy

7. Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 55

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ)  is an American food, confectionery, and beverage company with a workforce of around 80,000 employees worldwide. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported revenue of $9.6 billion, marking a 3.11% increase from the previous year. However, this fell short of market expectations by over $51 million. For the full year, revenue grew by 4.3%, with gains recorded in both developed and emerging markets. The chocolate segment performed particularly well, expanding by 7.4%, driven by strong sales from global brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka.

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) further strengthened its portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in Evirth, a leading player in China’s fast-growing frozen-to-chilled baked snacks market. This acquisition aligns with Mondelez’s strategy to expand its presence in the cakes and pastries segment, complementing its core chocolate and biscuit businesses. Since the start of 2025, the stock has surged by over 8%.

Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDLZ) is one of the best dividend stocks with 11 consecutive years of dividend growth under its belt. Currently, it pays a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share for a dividend yield of 2.91%, as of March 22. The company’s strong dividend history comes from a solid financial position as it generated $4.9 billion in operating cash flow and $3.5 billion in free cash flow. In addition, it returned $4.7 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.