1 Great Dividend to Buy Today

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The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which consumer goods editor and analyst Austin Smith and senior technology analyst Eric Bleeker discuss topics across the investing world.

In today's edition, Austin talks about one long-term dividend payer, Becton Dickinson. The company yields a robust 2.4%, has the macroeconomic trend of an aging population in its favor, and trades for more attractive multiples than the competition. Its free-cash-flow management remains strong as well, growing at 10% each of the last five years.

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At the time thisarticle was published Austin SmithandEric Bleekerhave no positions in the stocks mentioned above. The Motley Fool owns shares of Abbott Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson.Motley Fool newsletter services recommendBecton, Dickinson, Covidien, Johnson & Johnson, and Thermo-Fisher Scientific. Try any of our Foolish newsletter servicesfree for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe thatconsidering a diverse range of insightsmakes us better investors. The Motley Fool has adisclosure policy.

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