In the stock market, most attention is fixed on stock prices. However, stock price changes aren't the only way to make money from owning stocks. There are also dividends, which can account for a good portion of investors' total returns.

Investors seeking reliable and consistent dividend income should look no further than the three stocks below. Each has above-average dividend yields and a track record of increasing payouts each year.

(NYSE: CVX) is the world's third-most valuable oil company, trailing only Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, with a history going back over 140 years. Operating in more than 180 countries, Chevron is a global oil and gas industry pillar.

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