Two dividend stalwarts, two very different engines behind the checks.Shares of WM (WM -0.64%) and McDonald's (MCD -0.97%) have both held investor interest in 2025 for their dependable cash returns.WM, formerly known as Waste Management, is the largest North American waste services provider. The waste company is tying dividend growth to a rising free cash flow outlook and a slate of high-return projects in recycling, renewable natural gas, and newly integrated medical-waste operations. McDonald's, the global ...