Despite a rocky market start this year, s&p 500 companies have continued to increase dividends, with notable hikes by coca-cola, walmart, and others, providing a silver lining for income investors.

coca-cola announced a dividend hike of about 5.2% to 51 cents per share.

walmart lifted its dividend by 13% to 94 cents a share, marking the 52nd year of dividend hikes.

analog devices lifted its quarterly dividend payment by 8% to 99 cents a share.

occidental petroleum is one of the s&p 500 companies that announced a dividend increase.

home depot is another company that announced dividend hikes.