Chevron Corporation (CVX), The Coca-Cola Company (KO), United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS): Rock-Solid Stocks Growing Their Dividends Well Above Inflation

The Foolish bottom line

Had you invested in these companies a year ago, you would have enjoyed total dividend increases ranging from 7% to 12%. And, importantly, all of these companies grew their payout much faster than the rate of U.S. inflation during that time, thereby protecting (and growing) your purchasing power.

The article 5 Rock-Solid Stocks Growing Their Dividends Well Above Inflation originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Joe Tenebruso.

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 Twitter @Tier1Investor. Joe has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron, Coca-Cola, Kimberly-Clark, and UPS. 

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