Nothing, of course, is forever. Sears would have been a very good investment for a long time had you purchased it before or even during the many decades in which the company was a dominant retail force. That chain's fall shows that there's no such thing as a stock that's a sure bet forever, but there are companies you can buy and check in on occasionally simply to make sure nothing terrible has happened (Eddie Lampert buying a big stake would be a potential red flag). These three companies might not endure forever, but they're built to thrive for decades to come. All three pay a dividend, and all three have shown the ability to steadily grow their business.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has become ubiquitous in the United States and has a strong presence in countless other countries. The company has found a business model that works, and its sheer size has helped it marginalize competitors in what was previously a fractured space. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has turned its business from one based on sales to one that makes its revenue from subscriptions and ongoing services. That's a model for sustained success, since the company no longer has to make one big sale. It can instead offer affordable subscriptions and services that scale with the size of its customers' businesses. Fast-food giant McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has shown that it can adapt to a changing dining landscape. The company has overcome fears that its product would become less popular as fast-casual chains offering higher-quality but more expensive food grew in popularity.
Source: Motley Fool
Related Articles:
- 14 Investments That Pay Monthly Dividends
- 4 Dividend Stocks To Build Your Future Security
- 5 Dividend Stocks With A Low Payout Ratio
- 5 Dividend Stocks Beating the S&P With Positive Returns In Excess of 50% YTD
- Income Annuities vs. Dividend Stocks
3 Dividend Stocks That Can Stay in Your Retirement Portfolio for Decades
Posted by D4L | Tuesday, January 07, 2020 | ArticleLinks | 0 comments »________________________________________________________________
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
~
Popular Posts Last 30 Days
-
As a relatively new blogger, the one thing that has stood out in my mind is the number of Canadian bloggers in the areas that I am most inte...
-
If your growth-investing days are over (or nearly so) and you're more interested in steady income, start your search with all-weather st...
-
In short, dividend-bearing stocks are one of the smartest approaches stock investors have available currently. The same is true in strong ec...
-
Finding cheap dividend stocks is critical for another reason. By the time the Federal Reserve meets for the second time in 2023, the central...
-
Investing in passive income can allow you to make money with minimal portfolio management. There are many types of investments to make passi...
-
Many companies make very predictable fixed dividend payments each quarter. When they do, their investors have a pretty good idea of how much...
-
As 2022 wraps up, many investors are likely looking for ways to position their portfolio for more macroeconomic uncertainty next year. After...
-
Dividends drive significant returns for Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. One common theme of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is d...
-
With inflation appearing to have peaked and fears of a recession dimming somewhat, investors have some positive catalysts to look forward to...
-
Dividends can be an underrated source of income for investors. With so much volatility in the stock market right now, it can be comforting t...
0 comments
Post a Comment
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.