Author: Micah Zimmerman, The Motley Fool

These four names are flying under the radar, and have increased their payouts for decades, while also making meaningful changes to their underlying businesses today.

One name offers steady growth, acquisitions, and a reliable dividend, the other, membership growth, strong sales, and rising shareholder returns.

This trio of unstoppable names offer investors dividends and new growth capacity.

A reliable core holding, it has a recession-resistant business model makes it a strong candidate for long-term, defensive income.

These blue-chip names offer reliable, growing dividends backed by resilient businesses and strong cash flow.