A $1,000,000 portfolio split equally across five S&P 500 dividend payers (Philip Morris, Kinder Morgan, Realty Income, Verizon and Altria) would generate about $50,921 a year, the article estimates. It notes the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 5.27% as of October 6, 2026, a high benchmark for dividend stocks. Forward yields range from 3.22% for Philip Morris to 6.29% for Altria, with Kinder Morgan at 3.69%, Realty Income at 6.09% and Verizon at 6.16%. The piece argues that a company raising its dividend each year can help income keep pace with inflation, unlike a fixed Treasury coupon.
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