Better Dividend Stock to Buy Now: Johnson & Johnson vs. Verizon

Buying dividend-paying stocks to hold for long periods is a relatively simple method for building wealth. That said, picking stocks most likely to maintain and raise their dividend payouts isn't always so straightforward.Johnson & Johnson (JNJ -0.53%) and Verizon Communications (VZ -2.25%) are two legendary dividend payers that recently announced results from the last three months of 2023. Let's look at their performances in light of their competitive advantages to see which is likely to deliver more divide ...