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How Dividend Growth Trumps High Yield in July 2026
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In this episode of Dividend Investing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why high-yield stocks like Verizon have been hammered while dividend growers like Coke and Procter & Gamble are hitting new highs. Using real data from July 3, 2026, they break down how the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.48 percent and a widening yield spread are punishing high payout ratios and rewarding companies with strong free cash flow and consistent dividend increases. They compare Verizon's payout ratio of 80 percent with Coca-Cola's 70 percent and JNJ's 80 percent, showing why dividend growth — not raw yield — is the key to total return in a rising rate environment. Specific stocks discussed include VZ down 8.6% in a week, KO up 1.8%, and JNJ up 3.3%. No fluff, just actionable insights for income-focused investors.