A dividend is a share of profits and retained earnings that a company pays out to its shareholders. According to StockEdge data, 10 stocks have been paying consistent dividends to their investors, with payouts made up to 64 times since 2011. A dividend is a share of profits and retained earnings that a company pays out to its shareholders. According to StockEdge data, 10 stocks have been paying consistent dividends to their investors, with payouts made up to 64 times since 2011. Economic Times