{
  "id": 15893111,
  "title": "4 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding 4% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Income",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/4-top-dividend-stocks-yielding-4-or-more-to-buy-right-now-for-passive",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/21/4-top-dividend-stocks-yielding-4-or-more-to-buy-ri/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The consumer staples sector is down, with companies like PepsiCo, McCormick, Clorox, and Hormel trading near their 52-week lows. These stocks offer attractive dividend yields, ranging from 4.1% to 5.7%, compared to the S&P 500's 1% and the average consumer staples stock's 2.2%. All four companies have a strong track record of increasing dividends, earning them the titles of Dividend Kings or near-dividend kings. PepsiCo and Hormel are Dividend Kings with over 50 years of consecutive dividend increases, while Clorox is close to achieving that milestone. McCormick has increased its dividend for 39 years. Despite the current headwinds, these companies have proven their ability to weather challenges and maintain robust dividend growth, making them appealing options for investors seeking reliable income.",
  "summary": "If you are looking for reliable high-yield dividend stocks, the out-of-favor consumer staples sector is full of them.",
  "key_points": [
    "PepsiCo and Hormel are Dividend Kings with over 50 years of consecutive dividend increases.",
    "Clorox is close to achieving the Dividend King milestone with 50+ years of dividend growth.",
    "McCormick has increased dividends for 39 consecutive years, showcasing strong income track record."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}