3 interesting dividend stocks to watch

For investors looking for attractive dividend yields outside of the main S&P 500 index, stocks offering a combination of high dividends and solid fundamentals may be of interest. Below, we present three companies that analysts say combine high dividends with long-term growth potential.

Which 3 stocks are they?

CVS Health Corp. $CVS

CVS Health Corporation is a healthcare services giant that combines retail pharmacies with the insurance industry to create a strong ecosystem. The company operates more than 9,900 retail locations, 1,100 medical clinics and serves more than 102 million clients, generating nearly $369 billion in annual revenue.

Recent financial results show the company's resilience and growth. In the third quarter of 2024, CVS reported a 6.3% increase in revenue to $95.4 billion, driven primarily by a 25.5% increase in health benefits revenue. The number of health plan members grew 5.4% to 27.1 million.

CVS's position as one of the largest pharmacy chains in the U.S. gives it…