Chevron Is an Elite Dividend Stock (and Has Plenty of Fuel to Continue Growing Its 4.3%-Yielding Payout)

Chevron (CVX 0.06%) doesn't get enough credit for its ability to pay dividends. The oil giant has increased its payout annually for 37 straight years. That's the second-longest streak in the oil patch, and it's particularly impressive given the sector's volatility. Beyond that, its dividend growth rate takes it up a level as an investment. The company has delivered above-average payout growth over the last five years (which is impressive considering its yield of 4.3%). And it should have plenty of capacity ...