6 of the Best Dividend Growth Stocks for Safety and Income

Dividend growth reflects a sustainable business model, a long track of profitability, rising cash flows, good liquidity, a strong balance sheet and some value characteristics. All these superior fundamentals make dividend growth stocks quality and promising investments for the long term. Further, a history of strong dividend growth indicates that hike is likely in the future. Though these stocks have a long history of outperformance compared with the broader stock market or any other dividend paying stock, it does not necessarily mean that they have the highest yields. Here are 6 stocks that fit the bill...

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL): This Georgia-based company is America’s fastest growing international carrier that provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo in the United States and internationally. Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI): This Indiana-based company is one of the leading worldwide designers and manufacturers of diesel engines. Aetna Inc (NYSE:AET): Based in Connecticut, this is one of the nation’s largest health benefits companies and insurance and financial services organizations. H & R Block Inc (NYSE:HRB): This Missouri-based H&R Block is a diversified company involved in tax return preparation, electronic filing of income tax returns and other tax-related services. MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI): This Massachusetts-based company is a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and supplier of instruments, components and subsystems used to measure, control and analyze gases in semiconductor manufacturing and similar industrial manufacturing processes. Torchmark Corporation (NYSE:TMK): This Texas-based financial services holding company specializes in life and supplemental health insurance for middle-income Americans.

Source: InvestorPlace

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