3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You Forever

Holding shares of strong companies that pay consistent dividends can help you preserve and grow your savings. Three Motley Fool contributors recently selected their favorite high-yield dividend stocks to buy now. These businesses have a long record of paying dividends and currently offer yields well above the S&P 500 average of 1.45%. Here's why they think Target (NYSE: TGT), General Mills (NYSE: GIS), and British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) could pay you passive income forever.Jennifer Saibil (Target): Target has been dealing with a tale of woes for several years already, and the new tariff program hasn't done anything positive for its stock. It's now down 48% over the past year.There's been a string of issues plaguing the business, including supply chain backups, too much inventory, and consumer cutbacks in spending. Unlike discount retailers Walmart and Costco Wholesale, which are focused on the grocery space, Target differentiates itself by focusing on discretionary categories like apparel and home improvement.Continue reading

Apr 19, 2025 - 13:04

3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You Forever

Holding shares of strong companies that pay consistent dividends can help you preserve and grow your savings. Three Motley Fool contributors recently selected their favorite high-yield dividend stocks to buy now. These businesses have a long record of paying dividends and currently offer yields well above the S&P 500 average of 1.45%. Here's why they think Target (NYSE: TGT), General Mills (NYSE: GIS), and British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) could pay you passive income forever.

Jennifer Saibil (Target): Target has been dealing with a tale of woes for several years already, and the new tariff program hasn't done anything positive for its stock. It's now down 48% over the past year.

There's been a string of issues plaguing the business, including supply chain backups, too much inventory, and consumer cutbacks in spending. Unlike discount retailers Walmart and Costco Wholesale, which are focused on the grocery space, Target differentiates itself by focusing on discretionary categories like apparel and home improvement.