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Is Medtronic a Great Dividend Stock?

Is Medtronic a Great Dividend Stock?

If you're looking for a dividend stock to add to your portfolio, you know there are plenty of options out there. To do that, you'll need to consider not just the stock's current yield, but also its track record for increasing dividend payments and how safe those dividend payments are. Today, I'll look at whether medical device company Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) is a great dividend stock and whether you should consider adding it to your portfolio.