Healthcare stocks have always had a recession-resistant reputation for shrugging off economic downturns, since aging and illnesses tend to operate well outside the bounds of traditional business cycles. And as baby boomers continue to hit their retirement years in waves, the aging U.S. population should provide steady demand for healthcare services well through the end of the decade.
For investors seeking top healthcare stocks, we've selected a few buy-rated names on Wall Street that not only dish out dividends, but have a history of increasing their shareholder payouts, too. Plus, all three picks have outperformed the broader market this year, and they've got a track record of beating on earnings. Here's what you need to know.
