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2 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Decades of Passive Income
The Motley Foolยท2025-07-06 12:45

AbbVie - AbbVie is a pharmaceutical leader with a strong portfolio, particularly in immunology with products Skyrizi and Rinvoq, achieving a revenue increase of 8.4% year-over-year to $13.3 billion in Q1, with adjusted earnings per share at $2.46, a 6.5% increase [3][4] - Skyrizi generated $3.4 billion in sales, a 70.5% year-over-year increase, while Rinvoq's revenue was $1.7 billion, up 57.2% year-over-year; management forecasts combined annual sales exceeding $31 billion by 2027, significantly higher than the previous year's $17.7 billion [4][5] - AbbVie has a deep pipeline with approximately 90 products in development, allowing it to navigate patent cliffs and maintain long-term success [5][7] - AbbVie has increased its dividends by 310% since 2013 and has a track record of 53 consecutive years of payout increases, indicating strong potential for sustained passive income [8] Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Laboratories is a leader in the medical device space, with a diversified operation across diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition, which helps mitigate challenges in specific segments [9][10] - The diabetes care segment, particularly the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system, has been a significant growth driver, becoming the most successful medical device in history in terms of dollar sales [11][12] - Abbott has increased its dividends by almost 146% over the past decade, reinforcing its reputation as a Dividend King and indicating a strong foundation for long-term dividend growth [13]