Target, ticker TGT, has seen a strong turnaround, up 38% this year, and is considered a buy if it dips to $100 or less.
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5 Always Buy Dividend Stocks for Your Portfolio Revisited
Jul 25, 2026
The Dividend Diplomats revisit their "five always buy dividend stocks" from September 2015, evaluating their performance over the past decade. They discuss the initial criteria for stock selection, which included increasing dividends for 20 consecutive years, a payout ratio below 60%, and excluding oil stocks. The first stock reviewed is 3M Company (MMM), which, despite cutting its dividend and no longer being a dividend king, still provided positive returns.
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Procter & Gamble (PG) is mentioned as a dividend king with a long history of dividend increases, but specific metrics and current sentiment are not detailed.
PepsiCo (PEP) is considered a stock to buy right now, priced very well with good metrics and a solid dividend yield, despite recent underperformance.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is an 'old reliable' with a strong dividend growth history and solid returns, though its PE ratio is noted as high.
Emerson Electric (EMR) is a dividend king with consistent dividend increases and solid appreciation, though its dividend growth rate is low.
3M Company (MMM), initially chosen as an 'always buy' dividend stock, has provided a 109% return with dividends reinvested since September 2015, though it has since cut its dividend.