Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX), Diageo plc (ADR) (DEO), Spectra Energy Corp. (SE): Rock-Solid Stocks Growing Their Dividends Well Above Inflation

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Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) is a global, high technology electronics company that is vertically integrated in highly automated electronics, CMOS camera development and manufacturing, vacuum coatings, and glass bending and fabrication for the automotive, aerospace, and fire-protection industries. Gentex sports a five-star rating in CAPS and is yielding 2.3%.

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT) is the world’s largest medical-technology company, with a global reach that extends to more than 140 countries. Medtronic’s therapies are targeted around its stated mission of “alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life.” Last year, more than 9 million people benefited from Medtronic’s medical therapies, which treat cardiac and vascular diseases, diabetes, and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. This Fool favorite has a top five-star CAPS rating and offers investors a growing 2.1% dividend.

The article 5 Rock-Solid Stocks Growing Their Dividends Well Above Inflation originally appeared on Fool.com.

Joe Tenebruso manages a Real-Money Portfolio for The Motley Fool and is an analyst on the Fool’s Stock Advisor and Supernova premium service teams. You can connect with him on TwitterL @Tier1Investor. Joe has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Becton, Dickinson; Diageo; Gentex; and Spectra Energy and owns shares of Gentex and Medtronic. .

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