By Keith Speights
Publication Date: 2026-05-17 08:44:00
Which is most associated with income investing: explosive returns or stability? I suspect most people would go with the latter answer. However, it’s possible to enjoy both explosive returns and stable dividends.
We’re seeing that to be the case so far in 2026. Three dividend stocks are quietly crushing the market. And each of them could have more room to run.
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1. Broadcom
Broadcom (AVGO 3.26%) has handily beaten the broader market in 2026. The semiconductor stock posted impressive gains despite falling as much as 15% in the first four months of the year.
To be sure, Broadcom’s forward dividend yield of only 0.6% isn’t so impressive. However, the company has increased its dividend payout by a whopping 13x over the last 10 years, with a compound annual growth rate of roughly 30%. This jaw-dropping dividend growth is a direct result of Broadcom’s strong free cash flow.
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