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On Wednesday, 22 stocks in the S&P 500 set new 52-week highs even as the index fell. TJX, Coca-Cola, and Monster Beverage hit record levels. All three companies recently reported double-digit earnings growth.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola ›

It has been a rough stretch for the market's artificial intelligence (AI) favorites. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped more than 4% last Friday -- its biggest single-day decline since April 2025 -- led by a steep sell-off in chip stocks. And the index fell nearly 2% more on Wednesday. Yet that same day, even as the S&P 500 slid 1.6%, 22 of its stocks hit new 52-week highs -- and 11 of them reached all-time highs.

Three of those record-setters stand out: off-price retailer The TJX Companies(NYSE: TJX), beverage giant Coca-Cola(NYSE: KO), and energy drink specialist Monster Beverage(NASDAQ: MNST). TJX's record reaches back to its initial public offering in 1987, Coca-Cola's to its 1919 listing, and Monster's to its days as Hansen Natural (before it changed its name to Monster Beverage in 2012). And as of this writing, Coca-Cola and TJX have pushed to fresh highs again in Thursday's session. Notably, the small-cap Russell 2000 index has also outperformed the Nasdaq on the pullback's worst days.

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Here's a closer look at what's working at each company -- and what their new highs may say about where money is moving.

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1. The TJX Companies

TJX, the company behind the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls chains, reported results for its fiscal first quarter of 2027 (the period ended May 2, 2026) last month. Net sales rose 9% year over year to $14.3 billion, and comparable sales increased 6%, with every division growing both comparable sales and customer transactions. HomeGoods led the way with a 9% comparable sales increase. And earnings per share jumped 29% to $1.19.

Management also raised its full-year outlook and now expects fiscal 2027 earnings per share of $5.08 to $5.15, up 7% to 9% on a non-GAAP (adjusted) basis.

"Throughout our 50-year history, we believe that the flexibility and resiliency of our business model and our wide customer demographic have been tremendous advantages that have allowed us to successfully navigate through many types of macroeconomic and retail environments," said TJX CEO Ernie Herrman during the company's fiscal first-quarter earnings call.

Investors are paying up for that consistency, with shares trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 32 as of this writing.

2. Coca-Cola

But the rotation isn't only lifting retailers. Coca-Cola's first-quarter results, reported in late April, showed steady demand across the beverage giant's portfolio. Organic revenue (which excludes currency swings, acquisitions, and divestitures) grew 10% year over year, alongside 3% growth in unit case volume -- a gauge of demand that strips out pricing.

Profitability was arguably the bigger story. Coca-Cola's operating margin expanded to 35% from 32.9% in the year-ago quarter, helping adjusted earnings per share rise 18% to $0.86.

There's also the dividend, which Coca-Cola raised in February for a 64th consecutive year. The stock yields about 2.5%, and shares trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 26.

3. Monster Beverage

Monster's record may be the most surprising of the group, because the company isn't acting like a defensive stock. In the first quarter, reported in early May, Monster's net sales jumped 26.9% year over year to $2.35 billion -- the first time the company has topped $2 billion in sales in a first quarter. Net sales to customers outside the U.S. surged 44.9% to about $1.06 billion -- about 45% of total sales and the highest share in the company's history for a single quarter.

That growth carried to the bottom line, with operating income climbing 28.1% to $730 million and earnings per share rising 27.6% to $0.58. Of course, the quarter wasn't perfect. Monster's gross margin slipped to 55% from 56.5% a year earlier, weighed down by geographic sales mix and higher aluminum can and freight costs.

Monster shares trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 44 as of this writing -- a far richer valuation than that of its beverage peer Coca-Cola.

What the rotation means for investors

So, what should investors make of this?

I don't think these record highs are a timing signal to dump AI stocks. Market leadership rotates constantly, and chip stocks recovered some ground earlier this week before falling again.

Instead, the takeaway may be that diversification is working the way it's supposed to. While the market's most popular trade tumbled, businesses selling marked-down apparel and everyday beverages quietly set records, steadying portfolios that owned them alongside high-flying tech names.

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Is KDP a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. on Quality At A Fair Price's Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on KDP. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.'s share was trading at $30.75 as of June 8th. KDP's trailing and forward P/E were 22.79 and 13.37 respectively according to Yahoo Finance.BofA Maintains Buy Rating on Monster Beverage (MNST)

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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) is positioned as a diversified beverage company with exposure across both hot and cold drink categories, as well as the growing single-serve coffee ecosystem through its Keurig brewing systems. Formed in 2018 following Keurig Green Mountain's nearly $19 billion acquisition of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, the company has built a portfolio comparable in scale and market relevance to beverage giants like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.

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The investment thesis centers on KDP's attractive valuation, resilient consumer staples positioning, and compelling income profile. The company currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 3.5%, materially above its five-year average yield of around 2.5%, implying that the stock may be undervalued by close to 30% based on dividend yield theory analysis. This disconnect creates an attractive entry point for long-term investors seeking both income and capital appreciation potential.

Keurig Dr Pepper's dividend profile further strengthens the bullish case, as the company has demonstrated consistent dividend growth following the post-merger integration period. The business benefits from stable consumer demand, strong brand recognition, and broad distribution channels, which provide defensive characteristics even during uncertain macroeconomic conditions. In addition, the company's diversified beverage portfolio reduces reliance on any single category while allowing it to participate in multiple consumption trends across coffee, carbonated drinks, water, and energy beverages.

Looking ahead, the estimated forward return potential of 17.2% stands out as one of the more attractive opportunities within the consumer staples sector, supported by valuation normalization, continued earnings growth, and steady shareholder returns through dividends.

Previously, we covered a bullish thesis on The Coca-Cola Company (KO) by Rijnberk InvestInsights in February 2025, which highlighted the company's strong pricing power, resilient demand, margin expansion, and dependable dividend profile despite broader industry headwinds. KO's stock price has appreciated by approximately 15.49% since our coverage. Quality At A Fair Price shares a similar view but emphasizes on Keurig Dr Pepper's undervaluation and stronger forward return potential.

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Against a backdrop of soaring growth stocks in an environment still dominated by chatter of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO), it seems a little out of place to be discussing potential dividend stocks to buy. That's even more so the case given that the persistent bull market has pared dividend yields back by quite a bit lately; the S&P 500's average trailing dividend yield currently stands at a multidecade low of just above 1%.

If income is your primary investment goal, there's still every reason to look for such names. And fortunately, there are plenty of compelling ones with strong yields to consider. The S&P 500's overall average dividend yield is unusually low simply because the index's very biggest constituents like Nvidia and Apple pay very little in dividends, if they pay them at all.

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To this end, here's a closer look at three dividend stocks you can comfortably buy right now with plans of holding onto them forever.

PepsiCo

There's no denying beverage behemoth Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) outmatches smaller rival PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) in several ways, including sales, name recognition, and yes, even popularity among income investors; the market appreciates Coca-Cola's 64-year streak of per-share payment growth. (That makes KO a Dividend King, a company that has increased its annual dividend for at least 50 consecutive years.)

There's an important detail that investors picking one of these companies over the other should consider. That is, while KO's forward-looking dividend yield is a solid 2.6%, PepsiCo's is considerably better at 4.1%.

But are Coca-Cola's pedigree and stature worth the trade-off? For that matter, isn't PepsiCo's yield so high right now precisely because the stock has underperformed since 2023 amid inflationary headwinds?

These are legitimate points to be sure. PepsiCo isn't exactly a slouch on the pedigree front. It's now upped its per-share payout for a similarly impressive 54 consecutive years often times at a pace faster than Coca-Cola. As for the stock's recent subpar performance, the underpinnings of that headwind are largely in the rearview mirror. Last quarter's organic revenue was up 2.6% year over year, reflecting a combination of product innovation and smarter pricing strategies. For instance, the company is more prominently featuring its Lay's potato chips made using healthier oils and now offers lower-sugar versions of its Gatorade sports drink.

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None of these initiatives will produce earth-shattering results. All of them will -- and are -- yielding incremental improvements in its business and should continue doing so.

There's been little to no apparent impact on the stock yet, although it's arguable that much of PEP's weakness since early March just reflects greater interest in more aggressive growth stocks. As that interest cools, look for PEP to start performing again.

Enbridge

You undoubtedly know the military conflict in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas supply chains, inflating prices of both. Although it's a superficial and instant profit boon for integrated explorers, drillers, and refiners like Chevron and Exxon-Mobil, in the long run it's also arguably damaging just because it incentivizes the use of less-volatile alternatives. It also sets the stage for a big profit dip once crude prices normalize again.

There's one aspect of the energy business that's largely unimpacted by soaring and tumbling prices of oil and gas -- the companies that simply deliver them from point A to point B, charging for their services like a tollbooth regardless of the price of the gas or oil transported through its distribution network.

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is one of these companies. It owns and operates over 18,000 miles of crude oil pipeline across North America and over 19,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. If you use gasoline or natural gas, there's a good chance you rely on Enbridge without even realizing it.Image source: Getty Images.

Sure, there will come a time when the world finally weans itself from fossil fuels like crude oil, winding down Enbridge's pipeline business. That time is many, many years down the road though. The International Energy Administration doesn't expect the "peak oil" pivot to happen until 2050, with demand and consumption likely to keep rising until then.

To the extent the headwinds of alternative and renewable energy start blowing before then, Enbridge is developing wind farms, solar power facilities, geothermal assets, and battery-storage solutions. In the meantime, its gas and oil tollbooth business remains ideally suited to support dividend payments. You can plug into them while the stock's forward-looking dividend yield stands at just under 5%.

Brookfield Asset Management

Finally, add Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) to your list of dividend stocks to buy and hold forever while you can step in at a solid yield of 4.4%.

As you might guess, Brookfield is an investment manager. You may even own some of the funds it manages, like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Brookfield Renewable Partners, or Brookfield Business Corporation. These instruments trade like stocks or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but they actually have privately held stakes in several high-demand businesses, such as mobile phone towers, utility companies, solar power farms, and data centers. Brookfield Asset Management manages the managers of these focused investment pools, collecting a recurring quarterly fee for doing so.

At first blush, it looks a lot like any other asset manager (mutual funds and ETFs), and in many regards, it is. But it's also a standout in a couple of important ways.

One of those ways is selecting the areas where it decides to focus its time and resources. As noted, Brookfield is focusing on reliable growth opportunities rather than businesses with little to no meaningful upside.

The other way this prospect differs is that it bypasses the stock market and its occasionally steep valuations, which often lead to poor performance. Brookfield's divisions are built from the ground up on privately held stakes in cash cows that don't have such valuations to create volatility. This allows its managers to focus on developing quality businesses for the long haul without misguided, short-term interference even as they produce reliable cash flow.

The model works too and will likely continue working. The company doesn't mind setting high expectations from shareholders either; it's targeting average annual growth of between 15% and 20%, most of which will come in the form of dividends. To this end, BAM's quarterly dividend has grown 57% just since it started paying dividends in 2023.

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A $5,000 stake in Coca-Cola (KO) generates roughly $33 in quarterly passive income, backed by 63 consecutive years of dividend increases. Coca-Cola's capital-light franchise model drove 12.1% revenue growth and 35% operating margins in Q1 2026, fueling continued payout expansion. Berkshire Hathaway anchors Coca-Cola's 68% institutional ownership, while Wall Street sets an $86 average price target with 19 buy-or-stronger ratings. Act now: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks — and Coca-Cola didn't make the cut. Grab the names FREE today.

Passive income is the closest thing investors get to a paycheck that arrives whether the market is open, closed, or in freefall. Wages depend on showing up. Rental income depends on tenants paying.jittawit21 / Shutterstock.com

Dividends from a blue-chip beverage company that has raised its payout every year since the Reagan administration depend on roughly eight billion people continuing to drink Coke products, which is about as durable a thesis as exists in public markets.

That durability is exactly why income investors keep coming back to Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO). It offers something a mortgage REIT or a leveraged BDC structurally cannot: a payout that has gone up for 63 consecutive years, backed by one of the most diversified brand portfolios on Earth. For investors building a quarterly cash-flow stream they can actually rely on, that consistency is the entire point.

The Math on $5,000 in Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola closed at $81.34 on June 9, 2026, after rising 17.15% year to date and 16.64% over the trailing year. The company most recently declared a $0.53 quarterly dividend, with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026 and a payment date of July 1, 2026. That works out to $2.12 per share on an annualized basis, a forward yield of roughly 2.61%.

Investment: $5,000 Share price: $81.34 Shares purchased: 61.47 Quarterly dividend per share: $0.53 Quarterly passive income: $32.58 Annual passive income: $130.32

Every three months, that $5,000 stake quietly pushes about $32.58 back into the brokerage account. Reinvested at current prices, those checks compound at a rate dictated by Coke's ability to keep raising the payout.

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Why the Dividend Keeps Climbing

Coca-Cola is a concentrate-and-syrup business that licenses bottling and distribution to a global franchise network. The capital-light model is what makes the dividend so resilient.

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The portfolio spans Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, smartwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Minute Maid, Simply, and fairlife, which gives the company pricing power across categories and geographies.

Q1 2026 results illustrate the underlying engine. Revenue came in at $12.47 billion, up 12.1% year over year, with EPS of $0.86 against an $0.81 consensus.

Operating margin expanded to 35% from 32.9%, and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar volume rose 13%. Management is guiding to 4% to 5% organic revenue growth, comparable EPS growth of 8% to 9%, and free cash flow of roughly $12.2 billion for the full year.

For context, Coca-Cola paid $8.8 billion in dividends during 2025 and repurchased $477 million of stock in Q1 2026, with roughly $5.2 billion remaining on the buyback authorization. That cushion is why the payout has compounded from $0.16 per quarter in 1999 to $0.53 today, with the most recent hike coming in at 3.92%.

Institutional Backing and the Forward View

Institutional ownership sits at 68.23% of shares outstanding, anchored by Berkshire Hathaway, which has held its stake for more than three decades. Wall Street's average target price is $86.06, with 19 buy or strong buy ratings versus four holds and one strong sell. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 28, 2026, with consensus EPS of $0.93.

$32.58 every 90 days from a $5,000 stake is a tangible reminder of what a real dividend franchise looks like. Scale that position to $50,000 or $500,000, layer in reinvestment, and the compounding curve does the heavy lifting.

The yield is modest, the growth is steady, and the payout has survived two world recessions, a pandemic, and 11 U.S. presidents. For income investors who prize predictability over chasing yield, that track record is the product.

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Fox Corp.'s (NASDAQ:FOXA) Fox channel could be turning FIFA World Cup hydration breaks into a fresh advertising opportunity, after cutting to commercials during one of the newly added pauses in the tournament for the first time.

During the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, Fox aired four commercials totaling about two minutes around 25 minutes into the game. The break was introduced as sponsored by Powerade, followed by ads from AT&T (NYSE:T), Michelob Ultra, Lowe's (NYSE:LOW), and FanDuel.

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If Fox keeps this pace across the tournament, the move could create more than 800 additional ad spots across 104 matches. Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA)'s Telemundo, which holds Spanish-language US rights, has said it will not run ads during hydration breaks, choosing instead to stay with the live match while thanking Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO).

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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has dropped by 4.1%, though it has risen by an impressive 21% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow annually by 18%. In this dynamic environment, identifying dividend stocks that offer reliable income and potential for growth can be a prudent strategy for investors seeking stability amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 4.66% ★★★★★☆ OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 5.75% ★★★★★★ Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) 3.68% ★★★★★☆ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.19% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 4.79% ★★★★★★ Donegal Group (DGIC.A) 4.41% ★★★★★★ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 4.88% ★★★★★★ Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF) 4.27% ★★★★★☆ Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) 4.72% ★★★★★☆ Accenture (ACN) 3.82% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 97 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Jiayin Group

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Jiayin Group Inc. operates as an online consumer finance service provider in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of $203.56 million.

Operations: Jiayin Group Inc. generates its revenue primarily through unclassified services, amounting to CN¥6.22 billion.

Dividend Yield: 20%

Jiayin Group's dividend payments have been unreliable over the past three years, with volatility and a decline since inception. However, dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 19%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 45.5%). Trading significantly below estimated fair value, Jiayin offers a high dividend yield in the top 25% of US payers. Recent changes include appointing Dan Qi as Chief Risk Officer, potentially impacting risk management strategies positively.

Click here to discover the nuances of Jiayin Group with our detailed analytical dividend report. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Jiayin Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.JFIN Dividend History as at Jun 2026

Host Hotels & Resorts

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust specializing in hotel property ownership, with a market capitalization of approximately $16.99 billion.

Operations: Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its hotel ownership segment, which accounts for $6.18 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Host Hotels & Resorts' dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 45.9% and 42.6%, respectively, but have been volatile over the past decade. Despite recent earnings growth of US$494 million in Q1 2026, its dividend yield is below the top quartile in the US market. The company raised its guidance for 2026 revenues to US$6.10 billion-US$6.18 billion, indicating potential stability despite a high debt level and insider selling concerns.

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Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Host Hotels & Resorts. According our valuation report, there's an indication that Host Hotels & Resorts' share price might be on the cheaper side.HST Dividend History as at Jun 2026

AngloGold Ashanti

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: AngloGold Ashanti plc is a gold mining company with operations in Africa, Australia, and the Americas, and it has a market cap of approximately $42.69 billion.

Operations: AngloGold Ashanti plc generates its revenue primarily from its Metals & Mining segment, specifically Gold & Other Precious Metals, amounting to $11.17 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

AngloGold Ashanti's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the US market, but its track record of less than a decade shows volatility. Despite this, dividends are sustainably covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 67.5% and 43%, respectively. Recent Q1 net income surged to US$1.28 billion from US$443 million year-on-year, supporting robust financial health alongside a planned US$2 billion share buyback program pending shareholder approval.

Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in AngloGold Ashanti's dividend report. Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, AngloGold Ashanti's share price might be too pessimistic.AU Dividend History as at Jun 2026

Summing It All Up

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include JFINHST and AU.

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JNJ leads the 45% dividend-growth sleeve in the giving bucket, where decades of healthcare dividend raises anchor an honest planning range of 4 to 6 percent. O's 5.3% monthly yield and DUK's EPS growth target of 5 to 7% fill the REIT and utility sleeves that stabilize the giving portfolio's income stream. Roughly $250,000 of dedicated dividend capital, kept separate from base retirement assets, funds $15,000 a year in grandparenting at a realistic 6% blended yield. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.

A Utah couple with two children and four grandchildren nearby has a retirement goal that has nothing to do with yachts or sports cars. They want to be the grandparents who can say "yes." Yes to helping with travel hockey. Yes to a week at the lake. Yes to Disney. Yes to contributing toward a first car, a senior trip, or a college expense. The question is not whether they can afford retirement. It is whether they can afford the kind of grandparents they want to be.Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com

That distinction matters. Most retirement plans focus on housing, healthcare, food, and travel. Few include a dedicated line item for family generosity. But once a couple decides they want to provide meaningful financial help to children and grandchildren, that spending needs to be treated like any other retirement expense. The challenge is creating enough income to support those gifts year after year without steadily eroding the portfolio that must support the rest of retirement.

Three Tiers Of Saying Yes

Start with the family-giving budget alone, layered on top of normal retirement expenses. The goal here is not to fund retirement itself. It is to create a dedicated pool of income for helping children and grandchildren without constantly dipping into principal.

The Helpful Grandparents tier funds about $5,000 a year of youth sports, music lessons, birthday gifts, school trips, and the occasional extra that makes a grandchild's life easier. At a 4% portfolio yield, that requires roughly $125,000 of dedicated capital. At 6%, about $83,000. At 8%, about $62,500.

The Generous Grandparents tier funds about $15,000 a year. This is where the grandparents start saying yes more often: sports and camps, meaningful 529 contributions, help with special opportunities, and a substantial contribution toward a family vacation every few years. The capital required is roughly $375,000 at a 4% yield, $250,000 at 6%, and $187,500 at 8%.

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The Family Legacy Builders tier funds about $30,000 a year. At this level, the grandparents can help with first cars, make significant college contributions, cover much of a family vacation, and absorb the occasional emergency without disrupting their own retirement plan. That requires roughly $750,000 at a 4% yield, $500,000 at 6%, or $375,000 at 8%, again as a separate bucket on top of the assets needed to fund their own retirement.

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Taxes matter. Depending on the mix of qualified dividends, interest income, REIT distributions, and other income sources, retirees may keep only 80 to 85 cents of each yield dollar after federal and state taxes. A couple hoping to spend $15,000 a year on children and grandchildren may therefore need an income stream closer to $17,000 to $19,000 annually to reach that goal consistently.

Building The Income Engine

An 8% yield assumption is aggressive and often requires reaching into preferred shares, mortgage REITs, covered-call funds, or other income vehicles that can sacrifice principal stability when markets turn against them. For grandparents whose goal is dependable support over twenty years or more, a 4% to 6% portfolio yield is the more realistic planning range. The objective is not maximizing income this year. It is making sure the "yes" fund is still there a decade from now.

A workable giving portfolio might consist of roughly 45% dividend-growth blue chips in sectors such as healthcare and consumer staples, where payouts have increased steadily for decades, 20% in income-producing real estate, 15% in utilities and other defensive income investments, 15% in a Treasury ladder that locks in current yields, and 5% in cash. The cash allocation is more important than it looks. Holding one to two years of planned gifts and family assistance in cash helps ensure that a market downturn never forces the grandparents to tell a grandchild no simply because stocks happen to be down that year.

The Compounding Power Of Memories

Consider a couple with $250,000 dedicated to family giving. They can leave that money untouched and eventually pass it on as part of an inheritance, or they can use it to generate roughly $15,000 a year for two decades of grandparenting. The inheritance may arrive when the grandchildren are in their 30s or 40s, established in their careers and raising families of their own. The annual giving arrives when it can shape decisions: helping a grandchild stay in music lessons, attend summer camp, join a travel team, visit Disney with the family, or choose a college that would otherwise be out of reach. Even more importantly, participating financially in grandchildren's activities often translates into time and communication with those grandchildren about those activities. Sharing life experiences can feel far more meaningful than simply sharing dollars.

Money has timing value as well as dollar value. A contribution made when a child is 12 or 17 often has a larger impact than the same dollars arriving decades later. The purpose of the dividend-growth portion of the portfolio is to help that giving power keep pace with inflation so the grandparents can keep saying yes as the years go by.

The Real Risk Is Dying With Unused Assets

Many retirees spend years worrying about running out of money. Far fewer worry about the opposite outcome: reaching their late 80s with a larger portfolio than they started retirement with and a long list of opportunities they never funded. The purpose of a family-giving budget is not to preserve capital. It is to convert a portion of that capital into experiences, opportunities, and memories while everyone is young enough to enjoy them.

For a couple targeting the Generous Grandparents lifestyle, the number to remember is roughly $250,000 of dedicated capital. At a realistic 6% blended yield, that portfolio can support about $15,000 a year of family generosity, separate from the assets needed to fund their own retirement. The goal is not simply to leave money behind. It is to put some of it to work while the grandchildren still call every week.

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Is KO a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on The Coca-Cola Company on r/investing_discussion by Variant_Invest. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on KO. The Coca-Cola Company's share was trading at $81.34 as of June 9th. KO’s trailing and forward P/E were 25.58 and 25.00 respectively according to Yahoo Finance.

The Coca-Cola Company, a beverage company, manufactures and sells various non-alcoholic beverages in the United States and internationally. KO is positioned as one of the market’s most durable consumer compounders, yet investors continue to overlook the company in favor of higher-growth technology names despite its consistent execution and resilient earnings profile.

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The company is guiding for 4-5% organic revenue growth and 7-8% comparable EPS growth in 2026, supported by a balanced combination of pricing power, steady global demand, and improving currency tailwinds that are now contributing positively after several years of pressure.

Unlike many companies currently citing macroeconomic weakness and slowing consumer demand, Coca-Cola continues to generate both volume growth and price realization simultaneously, demonstrating the strength of its global distribution network, brand portfolio, and consumer loyalty. The company’s ability to grow through multiple economic cycles highlights the durability of its competitive moat, particularly as its products remain affordable discretionary purchases across developed and emerging markets.

While consumer staples are often dismissed as lower-growth investments, Coca-Cola’s earnings trajectory suggests the business continues to compound at an attractive rate with far less operational volatility than many growth-oriented peers. Its stable cash generation, disciplined capital allocation, and predictable earnings profile also position the company as a defensive asset during periods of market uncertainty and economic slowdown.

Rather than representing a short-term trade tied to sentiment or momentum, Coca-Cola appears positioned as a long-duration compounder capable of delivering consistent shareholder returns through steady revenue expansion, margin resilience, and sustained earnings growth over time.

Previously, we covered a bullish thesis on The Coca-Cola Company by Rijnberk InvestInsights in February 2025, which highlighted the company’s strong Q4 execution, organic growth, and margin expansion despite industry headwinds. KO’s stock price has appreciated by approximately 18.10% since our coverage. Variant_Invest shares a similar view but emphasizes on Coca-Cola’s long-term compounding ability and resilient earnings growth.

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The Coca-Cola Company is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 76 hedge fund portfolios held KO at the end of the first quarter which was 87 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of KO as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than KO and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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Texas-based Coca-Cola bottler honors America's quarter-century celebration with limited edition cans available in Texas and parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas

DALLAS, June 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Limited-edition America250 Coca-Cola cans and bottles are now available courtesy of Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (AC-CCSWB). The Dallas-based bottler makes, markets and distributes Coca-Cola products in Texas and parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas. CCSWB's flagship Northpoint production facility in Houston, Texas is one of the few Coca-Cola bottling facilities in the nation selected to produce this unique commemorative packaging. Consumers can find commemorative packaging wherever Coca-Cola products are sold.

At the heart of the celebration is a special collection of limited-edition America250 packaging, including custom bottles and Coca-Cola's first-ever America250 collectible mini cans. Each mini-can showcases a design inspired by one of the 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, featuring recognizable local symbols. Created with collecting and sharing in mind, the America250 packaging also offers consumers opportunities to engage with interactive experiences.

"For more than a century, Coca-Cola has been woven into the fabric of our culture here in Texas and across our great nation," said Susanne Brady-Lusk, president of AC-CCSWB. "As the local Coca-Cola bottler, we are proud to participate in this special moment for our country as we help bring celebrations to life across our territory."

Coca-Cola's A250 commemorative designs are available in various packaging options across brands including Coca-Cola, smartwater, Gold Peak Tea and many more. As a Signature Partner of America250, The Coca-Cola Company is helping bring people together to mark this historic milestone, continuing its legacy of being part of moments that unite communities across generations. In addition to the commemorative packaging, AC-CCSWB will support America250 through community engagement initiatives and local activations such as the Star-Spangled Mural competition, a program unveiling new Coca-Cola themed murals that capture the history and culture of each designated town. The mural unveiling ceremonies will begin in June and continue across its territory throughout 2026. For more information or inquiries related to some of AC-CCSWB's America250 celebration activities, visit http://www.TexasMonthly.com/Coca-Cola-Mural-Trail.

About Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

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Dallas-based Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (AC-CCSWB) is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the United States. AC-CCSWB produces, markets and distributes Coca-Cola brands throughout Texas and parts of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The company employs more than 9,000 associates who operate 7 production plants and 37 distribution facilities, serving more than 31 million consumers. Headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, Arca Continental is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world with an outstanding history spanning 100 years. Within its Coca-Cola franchise, Arca Continental serves more than 130 million consumers in Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru and the Southwestern U.S. Arca Continental also produces and markets snacks under the brand names Wise in the U.S., Bokados in Mexico and Inalecsa in Ecuador. For more information, visit www.cocacolaswb.com and www.arcacontal.com.

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Denny's Corporation

Denny's x Coca-Cola Match Day SweepstakesDenny's x Coca-Cola Match Day Sweepstakes·GlobeNewswire Inc.

Coca-Cola x Major League SoccerCoca-Cola x Major League Soccer·GlobeNewswire Inc.

SPARTANBURG, S.C., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny's is kicking off the summer with a refreshing chance to win big as the world's greatest game officially arrives on home turf! America's Diner is teaming up with Coca-Cola®, Major League Soccer (MLS) and U.S. Soccer to give fans of both brands a shot at their own "extra time" in the spotlight. Starting today through June 30, Denny's is a part of Coca Cola's Match Day Getaway Sweepstakes #2 and from July 1 through October 31, 2026, the Match Day Getaway Sweepstakes #3, a high-stakes quest that could turn a casual diner visit into a seat for soccer history.

Make sure to sign up and sign in as a Denny's Rewards member. Entering is easier than a tap-in goal; purchase* any Coca-Cola® beverage in the App and get an automatic entry in the Sweepstakes. It's the ultimate assist for the summer—no cleats, no cardio, just pure Grand Slam energy.

Sip & Score: Match Day Getaway Sweepstakes Denny's could be promoting lucky Rewards Members from the booth to the big leagues. If selected as a Grand Prize winner, they won't just watch the game—they'll live it with the kind of excitement usually reserved for the pros.

The Championship Prizes:

Grand Prize: MLS All-Star for Sweepstakes # 2: One winner will score travel: two tickets to the MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime in Charlotte, NC (July 29), including flights, hotel, and $750digital payment that can be used towards spending money. Grand Prize U.S. Women's National Team Glory for Sweepstakes # 3: One winner will secure a trip for two to see a U.S. Women's National Team match as they build momentum to 2027. The Merch Pit for Sweepstakes 2 & 3: Clearing the "clean sheet" with additional prizes including Coca-Cola® foosball tables, $50 prepaid card, and mini soccer ball and tote bag to keep summer "drip" on point.

"Denny's has always been the place people gather — before the game, after the game, and everywhere in between. We wanted to give our Rewards Members something worth gathering for," said Christopher Bode, President and CEO of Denny's. "Partnering with Coca-Cola, Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer could put our most loyal Guests inside the biggest moments in soccer this summer — that's the kind of win that goes beyond the booth."

• NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter either promotion. Void where prohibited. Phase 2 open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., who are 18 years or older. If you are entering via Carnival Cruise Line, you must be 21+. Phase 2 ends at 11:59 pm ET on 6/30/26. Phase 3 open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., who are 18 years or older. Phase 3 ends at 11:59 pm ET on 10/31/26. For Official Rules and how to enter for free (now for Phase 2), available after 7/1 (for Phase 3), visit cokeurl.com/matchdaygetawayrules. Sponsor: The Coca-Cola Company.

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About Denny's Corp.

Denny's is a Spartanburg, S.C.-based family dining restaurant brand that has been welcoming guests to our booths for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is simple: We love to feed people. Denny's provides craveable meals at a meaningful value across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. Whether it's at our brick-and-mortar locations, via Denny's on Demand (the first delivery platform in the family dining segment), or at The Meltdown, Banda Burrito, and The Burger Den, our three virtual restaurant concepts, Denny's is ready to delight guests whenever and however they want to order. Our longstanding commitment to supporting our local communities in need is brought to life with our Mobile Relief Diner (that delivers hot meals to our neighbors during times of disaster), Denny's Hungry for Education™ scholarship program, our annual fundraiser with long-time-partner No Kid Hungry, and our new partnership supporting Cookies for Kids' Cancer in their mission to fund research for new, improved and less toxic treatments for kids facing cancer.

Denny's is one of the largest franchised full-service restaurant brands in the world, based on the number of restaurants. As of December 31, 2025, the Denny's brand consisted of 1,438 global restaurants, 1,376 of which were franchised and licensed restaurants and 62 of which were company-operated. This includes 164 restaurants in Canada, Costa Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

To learn more about Denny's, please visit our brand website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channels via Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.

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