While high dividend yields are enticing to many investors, the more relevant measurement of success of any stock is its total return. Total return includes a stock's dividend yield, as well as the change in share price. These two sources of return often work against each other; as shares fall, dividend yields rise, and vice versa.
Below, we’ll detail five stocks that are working to deliver on both return sources. They are performing well in 2025, with their total returns beating out the overall market. They are also making strong progress in boosting their dividends, with all five recently announcing significant dividend increases of 10% or more.
