Hormel (NYSE: HRL) is a great example. HRL Dividend Per Share (Quarterly) data by YCharts The mixture of rapid dividend growth and financial strength make this a great addition for retired investors who need to balance higher-yielding but slower-dividend-growth holdings (such as utilities). Hormel: Going for (dividend) growth Realty Income is a great core holding, but you can't forget that inflation is a big issue, and it fluctuates over time.