The Dividend Boom Is Far From Over For These 4 Stocks

Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) -- Sometimes looked on as a klutzy has-been that can't seem to get out of its way, Cisco is a classic sleeper that offers investors loads of value. The longtime leader of technological connectivity has raised its dividend 21% this year alone.

The company sits on a $50 billion cash pile, trades at about $23 a share with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11, and has a dividend payout ratio of 33% and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Read more.