PepsiCo has increased its quarterly dividend payment almost 10-fold from $0.14 per share to $1.355 over 23 years, for a solid compound annual growth rate of 10.4%. PepsiCo's dividend yield currently stands at 3.6%, which is nearly triple that of the 1.3% offered by the S&P 500 index.

Dividend stocks have remained a focal point for investors, especially amid market volatility and the growing need for steady cash flow.

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It's difficult for companies to stay at the top of their industries for long. The competition in the global economy is just too fierce. Yet, there are proven winners, such as Nike ( NKE 2.29%), Hershey ( HSY 1.95%), and PepsiCo ( PEP 1.02%), that have stood the test of time due to their beloved brands and the pricing power it gives them.