12 Safe Stocks to Buy for the Long Term in 2025

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10. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 75  

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) engages in the operation of membership warehouses. There are several aspects that make this company an attractive investment choice. First and foremost, the company’s strong dividend growth performance has surpassed the sector median of 2 years by 900% in 20 consecutive years of increases. Additionally, the company has maintained 20 consecutive years of dividend payments, outperforming the sector median of 14.1 years by 41%. This shows the company’s commitment to its shareholders. Secondly, the company plans to open 29 locations during the 2025 fiscal year, including 26 brand-new warehouses and three relocations of existing warehouses, totaling 26 new locations that are slated to open during that time period.

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