3 Best Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in March
2026-03-19 20:35:00 ET
Oil prices are soaring thanks to the geopolitical conflict unfolding in the Middle East. The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is moving in dramatic and sometimes erratic ways as investors react to news. And U.S. consumers appear to be increasingly worried about their budgets, with many trading down to low-price stores. That's not a great backdrop for investing.
Now is the time to err on the side of caution with reliable dividend growth stocks. Three solid options are consumer staples giants Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) , and real estate investment trust (REIT) Federal Realty (NYSE: FRT) . Here's why you'll find all three of these Dividend Kings attractive today.
Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble are two of the world's largest consumer staples makers . Coca-Cola produces beverages, while P&G focuses on consumer products such as toilet paper and deodorant. The reason to like these businesses in the face of uncertainty is the necessity of the products they sell. You aren't going to stop drinking or cleaning yourself if there is a recession or a bear market.
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