Motley Fool Picks 3 Buffett-Backed Dividend Stocks for July With Yields Up to 4.3%
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 5
Motley Fool Picks 3 Buffett-Backed Dividend Stocks for July With Yields Up to 4.3%
3 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 5
Summary
Three Berkshire Hathaway holdings—Coca-Cola, Chevron and American Express—were highlighted as July dividend buys, spanning dependability, high yield and faster payout growth.
Coca-Cola raised its dividend for a 64th straight year to $0.53 a share, while backing that record with a $650 million Fairlife expansion after the brand topped $1 billion in sales.
Chevron offers the richest income stream at about 4.3% and extended its payout-growth streak to 39 years, with the completed Hess acquisition adding exposure to Guyana oil fields and more free cash flow.
American Express yields only about 1% but lifted its dividend 16% in 2026, supported by its biggest-ever Platinum Card refresh and stronger-than-expected demand from younger affluent customers.
The case for owning all three rests on diversification, though the report flags distinct risks: Coca-Cola's valuation, Chevron's oil-price sensitivity and American Express's exposure to recession-driven credit losses.