{
  "id": 14388914,
  "title": "Prediction: These 3 Dividend Stocks Will Raise Their Payouts No Matter What the Market Does",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/prediction-these-3-dividend-stocks-will-raise-their-payouts-no-matter",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T06:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/14/prediction-these-3-dividend-stocks-will-raise-thei/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three dividend stocks stand out as potential winners regardless of market conditions: WD-40 Company, Energizer Holdings, and Haleon. WD-40 Company has raised its dividend for 40 years, backed by a single, iconic product that maintains consistent demand even during economic downturns. The company's free cash flow and low debt levels provide a solid foundation for continuing payouts. Energizer Holdings, with its essential consumer products like batteries and auto care items, has consistently increased its dividend yield despite facing global challenges. The company's free cash flow generated enough to cover dividends and even pay down debt. Haleon, spun off from GSK, owns well-known brands like Sensodyne and Advil, which are essential for everyday health needs. The company has committed to growing its dividend in line with earnings and maintains a conservative payout ratio, supported by strong free cash flow generation. All three companies demonstrate resilience and a commitment to shareholder returns, making them strong candidates for investors seeking stable dividend growth.",
  "summary": "These three dividend stocks sell products people buy out of necessity rather than by choice, making their next payout increase feel less like hope and more like a certainty.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Prediction: These 3 Dividend Stocks Will Raise Their Payouts No Matter What the Market Does",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/prediction-these-3-dividend-stocks-will-raise-their-payouts-no-matter-14397000",
        "published": "2026-10-14T06:50:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}