13 Best Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks To Invest In Right Now

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2. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 158

An American multinational tech giant, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) offers a wide range of related products and services to its consumers. In fiscal Q1 2025, the company reported revenue of $124.3 billion, which showed a 4% growth from the same period last year. The company’s record revenue and robust operating margins contributed to a new all-time high in earnings per share, achieving double-digit growth. This performance enabled the return of over $30 billion to shareholders. Leveraging the capabilities of Apple silicon, the company continues to enhance user experiences through Apple Intelligence, which introduces more personalized and improved app functionalities.

On February 4th, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) introduced Apple Invites, a new iPhone application designed to help users create personalized invitations for various occasions. The app allows users to design and share invitations, manage RSVPs, contribute to Shared Albums, and engage with Apple Music playlists. Additionally, Apple Invites incorporates Apple Intelligence, enabling users to generate images for invitations and craft invitation text using the company’s Writing Tools.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported a strong cash position in Q1. The company had over $30.2 billion available in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter, up from $29.9 billion three months ago. In addition, it generated nearly $30 billion in operating cash flow. It currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.44%, as recorded on February 10. AAPL is one of the best dividend stocks on our list with 13 consecutive years of dividend growth under its belt.

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