2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

Wall Street was enamored with tech stocks in 2024, choosing to leave many dividend stocks behind as a result. The dividend-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) underperformed the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) by more than 15 percentage points. The good news for income investors is this preference means there are deals to be had right now if you're willing to hold a few quality stocks for the long term.While many well-known dividend payers seem attractive here in early 2025, two appear primed to deliver especially strong returns going forward. Here are some good reasons to buy McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD), even if you already own shares of these companies.McDonald's is a known commodity among income investors. Following this past November's 6% dividend increase, the fast-food giant's streak of annual raises now sits at 48.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool