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1. Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (KMB ) offers a dividend yield of 3.20% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $108.97 and pays a dividend of 88 cents. The stock is down 8.29% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Kimberly-Clark as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

2. PepsiCo

PepsiCo (PEP ) offers a dividend yield of 2.90% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $96.40 and pays a dividend of 70 cents. The stock is down 4.75% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates PepsiCo as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

3. Genuine Parts

Genuine Parts (GPC ) offers a dividend yield of 2.60% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $90.54 and pays a dividend of 62 cents. The stock is down 17.22% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Genuine Parts as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

4. Praxair

Praxair (PX ) offers a dividend yield of 2.30% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $123.01 and pays a dividend of 72 cents. The stock is down 9.18% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Praxair as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.