Dividend-paying equities remain an attractive option for investors seeking to build wealth while earning regular income from the stock market.
With the year drawing to a close, investors have several options with established dividend track records and upcoming payouts.
To this end, Finbold has identified two stocks worth buying now for potential dividend payments in December 2026.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA)
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) offers investors exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom alongside a modest quarterly dividend. Given its low yield, the semiconductor giant is primarily a growth investment rather than an income-focused stock.
At press time, NVDA shares traded at $217.94, up 0.90% on the day, with a forward dividend yield of 0.46%, equivalent to an annualized payout of $1 per share.
Nvidia has a forward payout ratio of 6.33% and has increased its dividend for three consecutive years.
Its next dividend payment is estimated at $0.25 per share on December 25, 2026. The previous declared payment was also $0.25 per share, paid on October 1. However, the December payment remains an estimate rather than a confirmed declaration.
At the same time, the technology company’s financial performance strengthens its growth case.
For its fiscal second quarter ended July 26, 2026, revenue surged 106% year over year to $96.2 billion, while Data Center revenue rose 117% to $89 billion. GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 128% to $2.46.
Management projected fiscal third-quarter revenue of $108 billion, plus or minus 2%, and NVDA returned approximately $26 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the second quarter.
However, investors should weigh risks from elevated AI spending expectations, competition, export restrictions, and potential changes in demand for advanced computing products.
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO)
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) offers a more traditional dividend investment, backed by a long history of annual payout increases and a higher yield than many large-cap technology stocks.
The beverage giant has increased its dividend for 65 consecutive years, pays shareholders quarterly, and has a forward payout ratio of 60.08%.
Its next quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share is payable on December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 1. The payment is unchanged from the previous quarter.
As of October 27, Coca-Cola shares traded at $91.18, down 1.64%. Its forward dividend yield stood at 2.33%, equivalent to an annualized payout of $2.12 per share.
Coca-Cola’s latest results support its dividend outlook. On October 27, the company reported third-quarter revenue of $13.4 billion, up 7% year over year and above analyst expectations of $12.92 billion. Adjusted earnings reached $0.91 per share, beating forecasts of $0.88.
Global unit case volume rose 5%, while Coca-Cola Zero Sugar volume increased 16%. The company raised its 2026 outlook, projecting organic revenue growth of at least 5% and adjusted earnings growth of at least 11%. Its adjusted operating margin expanded to 32.9% from 31.9% a year earlier.
However, consumer price sensitivity and uneven demand remain risks. North American unit case volume was flat in the quarter, highlighting weakness in some markets.
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