How Virtus Investment, Fifth Third Bancorp, And VICI Properties Can Put Cash In Your Pocket

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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Virtus Investment, Fifth Third Bancorp, and VICI Properties have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of up to nearly 6%.

Virtus Investment Partners

Virtus Investment Partners Inc. (NYSE:VRTS) is an asset management company that provides investment products and services to individual and institutional clients.

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Virtus has raised its dividends every year for the last eight years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Aug. 14, it increased the quarterly payout by 7% to $2.40 per share, equaling an annual figure of $9.60 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 5.99%.

Its annual revenue as of June 30 stood at $884.72 million. The company on Oct. 24 posted Q3 2025 revenues of $216.38 million, beating the consensus estimate of $197.11 million, while EPS of $6.69 came in below the consensus of $6.75.

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Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) operates as the bank holding company for Fifth Third Bank in the U.S.

Fifth Third Bancorp has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 10 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Sept. 12, the board increased the quarterly payout by 8% to $0.40 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.60 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 3.85%.

The company’s annual revenue as of June 30 stood at $8.45 billion. The company on Oct. 17 posted Q3 2025 revenues of $2.31 billion and EPS of $0.93, both beating Street expectations.

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VICI Properties

VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) is a real estate investment trust specializing in casino and entertainment properties.

VICI Properties has increased its dividends every year for the last eight years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Sept. 5, the board raised the quarterly payout from $0.4325 to $0.45 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.80 per share. Currently, the dividend yield is 5.98%.

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VICI Properties’ annual revenue as of Sept. 30 stood at $3.97 billion. The company on Oct. 30 posted Q3 2025 EPS of $0.60, missing the consensus estimate of $0.65, while revenues of $1.01 billion came in above the consensus of $1 billion.

Virtus Investment, Fifth Third Bancorp, and VICI Properties are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of up to nearly 6% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.

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