The article argues AbbVie (ABBV) is not a high-yield trap, since its free cash flow comfortably covers its $1.73-per-share quarterly dividend and most of its $70.8 billion debt is fixed-rate. The company has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years, qualifying it as a Dividend King. Skyrizi and Rinvoq together brought in over $7.5 billion in Q2 2026, more than the $6.1 billion paid in dividends that quarter, and AbbVie has about 90 clinical-development programs, roughly 60 of them in mid- or late-stage studies. Its 2.5% yield is lower than before mainly because the share price has risen sharply, and the article notes that pipeline setbacks remain a risk.
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The article argues AbbVie is not a high-yield trap, because its free cash flow is sufficient to cover its quarterly dividend of $1.73 per share, and most of its $70.8 billion debt is in fixed-rate notes. AbbVie has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years, qualifying it as a Dividend King, a group of stocks that have raised dividends for at least 50 years. Skyrizi and Rinvoq together brought in over $7.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, more than the $6.1 billion paid in dividends that quarter, and the company has about 90 programs in development, around 60 of them in mid- or late-stage studies. The dividend yield of 2.5% is lower than before because the share price has risen faster than dividends, and the article notes that pipeline setbacks remain a risk.
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The article contrasts AbbVie with high-yield traps, arguing its free cash flow covers its quarterly dividend of $1.73 per share and that most of its $70.8 billion in debt is fixed-rate senior notes. AbbVie has raised its dividend for 54 consecutive years, qualifying it as a Dividend King, and Skyrizi and Rinvoq together brought in over $7.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, more than the $6.1 billion paid in dividends that quarter. The company has roughly 90 programs in clinical development, around 60 in mid- or late-stage studies. Its 2.5% yield is lower than before because the share price has risen faster than dividends. The author notes that pipeline setbacks remain a risk.
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- Coca - Cola Yields 2 . 3 % and Nike Yields 4 . 4 %. Here Why Only 1 of These High - Yield Dividend Stocks Is a Buy This October .
The article compares Coca-Cola, yielding 2.3%, and Nike, yielding 4.4%, two consumer stocks with long dividend growth streaks: Coca-Cola has raised its dividend for 64 consecutive years and Nike for 24. Nike offers the higher yield, but its shares trade 79% below their November 2021 peak amid a turnaround, expected sales declines this fiscal year, and intense competition. Coca-Cola is described as more stable, supported by its strong brand, steady demand, and a 34.9% operating margin in the second quarter, and the author leans toward it for investors who prioritize safety. The piece stresses that investors should weigh the pros and cons of both before deciding.
- Coca - Cola Yields 2 . 3 % and Nike Yields 4 . 4 %. Here Why Only 1 of These High - Yield Dividend Stocks Is a Buy This October .
The article compares dividend stocks Coca-Cola (KO) and Nike (NKE), which yield 2.3% and 4.4%, respectively. Coca-Cola has raised its dividend for 64 consecutive years and grew it 51% in the past decade, while Nike has increased its payout for 24 straight years and by 128% over the last 10 years. Nike's stock trades 79% below its November 2021 peak as it undergoes a turnaround, with management expecting sales to decline this fiscal year. The author leans toward Coca-Cola for its stability, citing a 34.9% operating margin in the second quarter.
- Coca-Cola Yields 2.3% and Nike Yields 4.4%. Here's Why Only 1 of These High-Yield Dividend Stocks Is a Buy This October.
The article compares Coca-Cola (KO), with a 2.3% dividend yield, and Nike (NKE), with a 4.4% yield. Both have long dividend growth streaks: Coca-Cola has raised its dividend for 64 consecutive years and grown it 51% over the past decade, while Nike has raised it for 24 straight years and its payouts have risen 128% over 10 years. Nike offers the higher yield but its fundamentals are more volatile; its stock trades 79% below its November 2021 peak, sales are under pressure, and the company is in a major turnaround. The author favors Coca-Cola for safety, citing its durable business, stable demand and an operating margin of 34.9% in the second quarter (ended July 3).
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