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This Top Dividend Stock Has Raised Its Payout for 62 Straight Years: Is It a No-Brainer Buy?

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Coca-Cola announced a 5.4% dividend hike in February , the 62nd straight year that the payout has been increased.

The company has one of the world's strongest brands, thanks to effective marketing and products that consistently satisfy its customers.

Coke 's total return of 128% in the past decade has been underperforming the S&P 500 by a significant margin.

Warren Buffett long ago figured out that this is a great business.

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