Analyst Picks 3 Dividend Stocks Led by Unilever’s 3.5% Yield
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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 22
Analyst Picks 3 Dividend Stocks Led by Unilever’s 3.5% Yield
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 22
Summary
Three consumer names — Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Mondelez — were highlighted as top dividend buys for income investors seeking everyday brands and steady payouts.
Unilever led the list with a forward yield of about 3.5%, supported by sales across more than 100 countries and a quarterly dividend whose second-quarter 2026 payout was announced July 28.
Colgate-Palmolive was cited for resilience in oral care, soaps and cleaners, with a $0.53 quarterly dividend and a roughly 2.4% yield backed by stable cash generation and a strong balance sheet.
The case for the group rests on defensive consumer demand — washing, cooking, cleaning and snacking — giving investors staples exposure rather than reliance on cyclical or trend-driven spending.