Profitable Stock Options for Investors

Recommendations for Investors Seeking Passive Income

Companies that stand out with their long-term dividend payments and consistent increases offer an attractive option for income-focused investors. Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI), and Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) have been providing returns to their shareholders for years and announced dividend increases this year. These companies offer investors dividend yields of up to 8%.

Cheron Corp. is an integrated energy company that produces crude oil and natural gas, operating both in the United States and internationally. Cheron has implemented dividend increases every year for the past 38 years. The latest dividend increase, announced on January 31, raised the payment to $1.71 per share, bringing the annual figure to $6.84. In the most recent quarterly earnings announcement on August 1, the dividend payment was held steady. The current dividend yield of the stock is 4.37%. As of June 30, the company's annual revenue was recorded at $187.74 billion. The Q2 2025 revenue announced on August 1 was $44.82 billion, which was below the market expectation of $45.88 billion. However, earnings per share (EPS) exceeded expectations at $1.77 versus the expected $1.70.

Robert Half Inc. provides talent solutions and business consulting services both in the United States and internationally. Robert Half has continuously increased its dividends for the last 20 years. The most recent dividend increase occurred on February 12, raising the payment per share from $0.53 to $0.59. The annual dividend figure has reached $2.36. In an announcement on August 4, the dividend level was held steady. The stock's dividend yield is set at 8.06%. As of June 30, the company's annual revenue was $5.57 billion, and the Q3 2025 revenue announced on October 22 was $1.35 billion, with an EPS of $0.43, aligning with street estimates.

Horace Mann Educators offers various insurance products and financial services for educators and their families. The company has implemented annual dividend increases for the last 17 years. The most recent dividend increase on March 3 was by 3%, setting the payment per share at $0.35, bringing the annual total to $1.40. In the announcement on September 3, the dividend payment was held steady. The current dividend yield for the stock is 3.13%. As of June 30, Horace Mann Educators’s annual revenue was $1.58 billion, and the Q2 2025 revenue announced on August 6 was $411.70 million, which was below the expected $424.70 million. However, EPS exceeded expectations at $1.06 compared to the expected $0.60.

Cheron Corp., Robert Half Inc., and Horace Mann Educators are good alternatives for investors seeking reliable passive income. With dividend yields of up to 8% and a history of long-term increases, these companies are attractive options.