Three Consistent Moneymakers for Income-Focused Investors: Merck, Altria, and Genuine Parts.

Merck, Altria, and Genuine Parts are consistent dividend payers with recent increases. Merck raised its quarterly payout to $0.81 per share, Altria increased its quarterly payout to $1.06 per share, and Genuine Parts maintained its quarterly payout at $1.03 per share. The current dividend yields are 3.49%, 7.29%, and 3.24%, respectively.