These quality companies pass along profits to shareholders through their growing dividends. When scanning the market for dividend stocks, you're sure to notice companies with high yields. But it's arguably more impressive when companies pay and raise their dividends every year no matter what the economy is doing. Consistent dividend raises often coincide with financial health and steady earnings growth. Emerson Electric (EMR -0.21%), NextEra Energy (NEE -0.81%), and Clorox (CLX -0.74%) don't have mind-numbi ...