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PEP struggles with a weak QFNA segment and North American market but may grow through effective cost management, global reach, strategic execution and industry strength.

If you were a big fan of “That '70s Show,” get ready because we may soon get a revival, and it will likely not be as entertaining.

PepsiCo (PEP 0.68%) is often considered a resilient stock for long-term investors. It's one of the world's largest beverage and packaged food makers, it consistently buys back its own shares, and it's raised its dividend annually for 52 consecutive years.

Many income investors are looking for a reliable dividend. For the record, it's not uncommon for a dividend-paying company to decrease the amount it pays or to cut its dividend altogether.

It's not often that the stock market's cyclicality brings on value deals with the potential of making a life-changing return for investors, yet when those opportunities come about, they can be sure these will likely be short-lived as more capital starts to chase the diminishing opportunities of a value investment. Today, there are three names (big enough in the United States economy) that would fit this description for investors to consider.

The S&P 500's dip isn't as bad as headlines suggest, as it follows two strong years. Bearish sentiment is high, but I'm focusing on low-volatility value stocks with dividends. My picks include a defensive REIT, a Dividend King, and a discounted tech giant. They offer resilience and upside despite market noise. Risks like recession or AI disruption exist, but these stocks are built to weather uncertainty. I own one - the others are on my watch list.

My top financial goal is to eventually generate enough passive income to cover my basic living expenses. I march toward that objective each month by investing more money into income-generating investments, like dividend-paying stocks.

When seeking companies for your retirement portfolio, I suggest focusing on companies with significant competitive advantages, a strong balance sheet and the capacity to pay sustainable dividends. I am convinced that each of these selected five companies is a particularly attractive risk-reward choice, ensuring capital preservation and elevated risk-adjusted returns. While one company offers a particularly attractive dividend yield [FWD] of 5.77%, another one offers strong dividend growth potential (reflected in its 10-Year dividend growth rate [CAGR] of 17.57%).

If you like boring companies that reward you well for sticking around, you'll love high-yield Dividend King and consumer staples giant PepsiCo (PEP -0.26%). It is out of favor on Wall Street right now, but it is actively working to get its business back on track.

Nearly a quarter through 2025, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.97%) is down year to date -- a noticeable step change after the index posted back-to-back 20% annual gains in 2023 and 2024.