A dividend growth stock starting at 2–3% yield can outperform a 7% high-yield stock over time through Yield on Cost (YoC). Using the Rule of 72: if a company grows its dividend at 8%/year, your dividend doubles in just 9 years (72 ÷ 8 = 9). Your Yield on Cost climbs to 6–12% while the high-yield stock's dividend may have stayed flat – or been cut.
Dividend Aristocrats (companies raising dividends for 25+ consecutive years) include Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola. Model your growth with the US Stock Compound Interest.