Best Healthcare Dividend Stocks: Top 7 List

The healthcare sector is a great place to find high-quality dividend growth stocks. For evidence of this, look no further than the list of Dividend Aristocrats.

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The Dividend Aristocrats are a select group of 64 stocks in the S&P 500 Index, with at least 25 consecutive years of dividend increases.

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There are currently 7 Dividend Aristocrats that come from the health care sector.

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Health Care Stock #7: Merck & Company (MRK)

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Merck & Company is one of the largest healthcare companies in the world. Merck manufactures prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products.

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Merck employs 67,000 people around the world and generates annual revenues of ~$57 billion.

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Health Care Stock #6: Viatris Inc. (VTRS)

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Viatris is a global healthcare company formed in November 2020 from a merger between Mylan and Pfizers’ UpJohn Business unit.

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The company offers a wide range of treatments and operates within three business segments called Brands, Complex Gx & Biosilimiars, and Generics. The brand segment is driven by well-known products such as Viagra and Dymista.

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