Thirsty for Dividend Income? 2 Beverage Companies That Qualify as Dividend Kings

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are the only two beverage makers that wear those crowns. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are both Dividend Kings that have raised their payouts annually for at least 50 consecutive years. They're also the only two beverage makers in that elite club. Coca-Cola, which pays a forward yield of 2.95%, has raised its payout annually for 63 years. PepsiCo, which pays a forward yield of 3.91%, has increased its payments for 52 straight years. Those consistent dividend hikes reflect their ability to grow ...