2 Trillion-Dollar Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years

Core Insights - Companies valued at $1 trillion or more are typically industry leaders with strong long-term growth potential, with Microsoft and Eli Lilly being notable examples of this trend [1] Group 1: Microsoft - Microsoft achieved a market cap of $4 trillion earlier this year, experiencing a pullback not due to operational issues but rather market fluctuations [3] - The company reported a revenue increase of 18% year-over-year for Q1 of fiscal year 2026, totaling $77.7 billion, with its cloud computing segment, Microsoft Azure, seeing a 40% sales growth [3][4] - Microsoft has $392 billion in contracted obligations within its cloud unit, marking a 51% year-over-year increase, driven by rising demand for AI-related services [4] - The partnership with OpenAI is expected to enhance Microsoft's growth, as OpenAI has contracted $250 billion in Azure services, and Microsoft retains IP rights to OpenAI's models until 2032 [5][6] - Although Microsoft's forward dividend yield is 0.8%, lower than the S&P 500 average of 1.2%, the company has increased its dividends by 152.8% over the past decade, making it attractive for dividend growth investors [6][7] Group 2: Eli Lilly - Eli Lilly has recently joined the trillion-dollar club, driven by significant medical advancements and the success of its drug tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro, which has become the best-selling drug globally [8]