Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that while Visa (V), S&P Global (SPGI), and Costco (COST) currently have dividend yields below the market average, their consistent dividend growth can generate substantial long-term total returns for investors. The analysis highlights that Visa's quarterly dividend has increased from $0.105 to $0.67 since 2008; S&P Global's 54% operating profit margin supports stable payout growth; and Costco, with an 89.7% membership renewal rate and a $15 special dividend paid in 2023, demonstrates that low-yield stocks can also provide excess total returns. The analysis suggests these companies possess dominant networks, superior margins, and free cash flow, with growth rates exceeding their liabilities, making their "yield-on-cost" superior to their initial yield.