This Company Looks Like a Dividend Champion in the Making and It Could Announce Another Dividend Hike Next Month

This telecom giant is producing tons of cash, but only a small amount goes toward the dividend.

Finding a company that can consistently increase its dividend year after year is the ultimate investment for many. But established dividend payers can often provide shareholders with nominal raises just to keep their streak of annual dividend bumps alive. An extra penny per share every quarter isn't going to move the needle for most investors.

The real value for dividend growth investors is finding a company that's on track to give its shareholders substantial pay raises for years to come. That period is usually well before a company becomes a Dividend Champion, a stock that raises dividends for 25 straight years. Finding a company with great financial stability and a commitment to capital ret