{
  "id": 17302723,
  "title": "3 Dividend-Paying Value Stocks That Let You Rest Easy Even if the Stock Market Sell-Off Worsens in November.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/3-dividend-paying-value-stocks-that-let-you-rest-easy-even-if-the",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-30T22:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/30/3-dividend-paying-value-stocks-that-let-you-rest-e/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the stock market continues to experience volatility, three dividend-paying consumer stocks emerge as reliable options for investors seeking stability. These companies, Kroger, J.M. Smucker, and Conagra Brands, build their value on current earnings rather than future projections, making them less susceptible to market fluctuations.\n\nKroger, a leading grocery chain, plans to invest $5 billion in lower prices and simpler promotions through 2029. This strategy, partially funded by private label brands, aims to introduce 1,000 new store-brand products and grow its premium Private Selection line by over 15% annually. Despite the recent stock market decline, Kroger raised its dividend by 11% in June, indicating management's confidence in the company's prospects. Additionally, Conagra Brands has introduced a new line of high-protein frozen food items, targeting a $12 billion annual category. These consumer staples, Kroger, J.M. Smucker, and Conagra Brands, provide investors with steady dividends and solid business foundations, offering reassurance in uncertain market conditions.",
  "summary": "While growth and AI stocks lead the market lower, these three dividend-paying consumer staples are priced on what they're already earning.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kroger plans $5B investment in lower prices and simpler promotions through 2029",
    "Conagra Brands introduces high-protein frozen food line targeting $12B category",
    "Kroger and Conagra Brands raise dividends, showing confidence in prospects"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "3 Dividend-Paying Value Stocks That Let You Rest Easy Even if the Stock Market Sell-Off Worsens in November.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/3-dividend-paying-value-stocks-that-let-you-rest-easy-even-if-the-17303983",
        "published": "2026-10-30T22:50:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}