One of the best ways to retire rich is by investing in dividend stocks – especially those that have a strong history of raising their dividends. In fact, here’s a quick list of stocks that raised their dividend by more than 50% over the last five years.
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A bit of advice to do well: Aggressively invest in high-yielding stocks and reinvest the dividends continuously until you consider retirement. After all, each reinvested dividend payout buys you more income-producing shares without any out-of-pocket expenses. Better yet, by doing so, you’re compounding earnings and accelerating your portfolio’s growth.
Home Depot: A Dividend Growth Machine Backed by Housing Demand
Over the last five years, Home Depot (NYSE: HD) raised its dividend by 55% from $1.50 to its new rate of $2.33 a share. As noted by Home Depot, the dividend was payable on March 26 to shareholders of record as of March 12.
This is the company’s 156th consecutive quarter of payouts. And while the housing market hasn’t been as hot as hoped, company earnings are still solid. EPS of $2.72 beat by 20 cents. Revenue of $38.2 billion, down 3.8% year over year, beat by $100 million.
Winnebago Industries: Cyclical Business, Consistent Shareholder Returns
With a yield of 4.33%, Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) raised its dividend five times over the last five years from an annualized dividend of 45 cents in 2020 to $1.40 today. Its last dividend payout was for 35 cents, paid on January 28.
In recent months, the company swung to a profit and raised guidance for 2025. In the quarter ended November 29, Winnebago earned an adjusted profit of 38 cents per share, as compared to a loss of 33 cents per share a year earlier, beating expectations by $0.24 while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $30.2 million.
For FY25, Winnebago expects to earn a profit between $2.10 and $2.80 per share, an increase from the previous range of $2.00 to $2.70 per share. The company’s outlook for total sales was also increased to a range of $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion, as compared to the earlier range of $2.75 billion to $2.95 billion.
EOG Resources: Energy Cash Flow Powering Reliable Dividends
With a yield of 3.01%, EOG Resources (NYSE: EOG) raised its annual dividend from $1.50 in 2020 to $4.08 today ($1.02 per quarter). The company just announced it would pay $1.02 per share on April 30 to shareholders of record as of April 16.
In its most recent earnings report, EOG posted EPS of $2.27, which beat by $2.27. Revenue of $5.65 billion, up 1.1% year over year, beat by $270 million. During that quarter, EOG returned $1.2 billion to shareholders, $550 million through regular dividends and $675 million in share repurchases.
“Management projects $4.5 billion in free cash flow for 2026 with plans for modest oil production growth, strong capital discipline, and continued high shareholder returns,” added the company, as noted by Seeking Alpha.
Why Dependable Dividend Stocks Still Win in Any Market
Dependable dividend stocks like Home Depot, Winnebago, and EOG Resources offer something many investors overlook: consistency. While high-growth stocks can capture attention, companies that steadily generate cash and return it to shareholders often deliver strong total returns over time.
In today’s uncertain market environment—marked by interest rate concerns, economic slowdowns, and sector rotation—reliable dividend payers provide both income and stability. Reinvested dividends can significantly enhance long-term portfolio performance through compounding, especially during periods of volatility.
For investors looking to balance growth with income, these stocks represent a practical strategy. They may not always be the most exciting names in the market, but their ability to deliver steady returns makes them valuable core holdings in almost any portfolio.
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