Author: Brian Bollinger, Simply Safe Dividends

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Bill Gates’ Foundation Trust both own stakes in the company, so it’s no surprise that it appears to have several enduring competitive advantages. The company’s global scale, hard-to-replicate global transportation network, and continued investments in efficiency initiatives seem likely to keep it at the top of its industry and paying safe, growing dividends for many years to come.

It’s not necessarily a reason to sell the stock if you own it, but you should remain aware of the higher operational, financial, and political risks facing the company.

It’s one of the fastest-growing and most diversified utilities in the world. And for a utility, it appears to offer some of the best cash flow diversification and long-term growth potential.

The company has proven itself to be one of the most iconic and dominant entertainment empires in the world. Its ever-growing portfolio of beloved brands and fast-expanding distribution network have found success across countless generations, and in nearly every country.

It appears to be one of the best and most profitable biotechs in the industry. The company’s strong cash flow, substantial cash position, and large development pipeline should continue to allow it to reward dividend investors with secure and growing payouts.