Group 1 - Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) is recognized as one of the 12 best dividend-paying stocks to buy currently [1] - The company specializes in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing chips, serving various sectors such as industrial automation, automotive systems, consumer electronics, and advanced communications networks [2] - ADI has focused on innovation and R&D to meet the evolving demands of its markets, with an emphasis on digital transformation and AI-powered infrastructure [3] Group 2 - Analog Devices has a strong history of dividend distribution, having raised its payouts for 21 consecutive years [4] - The current quarterly dividend is $0.99 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 1.61% as of September 19 [4]