When we look for FTSE 100 dividend stocks to build up a lifetime of income, big dividend yields matter most, right?
Well, dividends are never guaranteed. A big yield right now can help offset the pain of cuts later though. But over the long term, steady progressive raises can make all the difference.
Oh, and cover by earnings is important too. A big yield today might not last long if the company isn’t bringing in the earnings to pay for it.
We should combine all these things to find the dividend stocks we want to buy now. And today, I’m looking at one aspect — forecast rises.
Best forecast?
If you had to guess at which FTSE 100 companies analysts think will lift their dividends by the biggest percentage in the next few years, what might you go for?
I’ll start with two that paid no dividends last year, Rolls-Royce Holdings and International Consolidated Airlines. Both have been through tough times due to…
