Better Dividend Stock to Buy: Home Depot vs. Coca-Cola

If you're on the hunt for profitable, well-established businesses to put in your dividend portfolio, Home Depot (HD 1.23%) and Coca-Cola (KO 0.35%) both deserve a closer look. These giants dominate their respective industries and generate ample cash flow. Their management teams prioritize returning that cash to shareholders through a steadily rising dividend payment that's well covered by earnings.Their businesses have different characteristics that might make one a better fit than the other for your portfo ...