
As the United States stock market continues to drop, investors are turning their attention to defensive investments. Dividend stocks have always been an investor favorite when prices start to drop, providing immediate income that can potentially offset falling prices in other areas.
While dividend stocks usually aren’t also classified as growth stocks, some shares buck this trend and combine income with consistent price appreciation. These four dividend stocks have seen a share price increase of at least 15% in the last 30 days. Let’s take a look at what investment analysts have to say about future payout and price potential.