Dividend Decisions: Costco's Unique Payout vs. Walmart's Stability
Costco's special dividends look appealing, but Walmart also looks attractive because of its status as a Dividend King.
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As consumer prices climbed 3.4% in August, investors may be looking more closely at income-generating assets to help not only offset higher prices but also for some portfolio protection.
The consumer goods sector can be a good starting point for finding dividend-paying companies, as these companies often have reliable cash flows that they can pass on to shareholders as dividends. In that space, both Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) stand out, but for different reasons.
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