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Dividend Aristocrats Stock List

The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index is a list of public companies that have increased their dividend payments consecutively for at least 25 years. To be included in the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index, a stock must be a member of the S&P 500 and meet certain size and liquidity requirements. This page lists this year's dividend aristocrats, sorted by yield. Learn how to invest in dividend aristocrats.

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CompanyCurrent PriceDividend YieldAnnual PayoutPayout Ratio3-Year Dividend GrowthEx-Dividend DateIndicator(s)
3M stock logo
MMM
3M
$93.20
-0.7%
6.44%$6.0058.03%0.68%2/15/2024Dividend Increase
Positive News
A. O. Smith Co. stock logo
AOS
A. O. Smith
$80.25
+0.5%
1.60%$1.2829.56%7.57%N/AAnalyst Revision
Positive News
Abbott Laboratories stock logo
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$112.43
-0.8%
1.96%$2.2042.72%12.31%N/AAnalyst Revision
Aflac Incorporated stock logo
AFL
Aflac
$78.11
-0.9%
2.15%$1.6824.35%14.47%2/20/2024Earnings Report
Analyst Report
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. stock logo
APD
Air Products and Chemicals
$219.91
+2.1%
3.18%$7.0049.12%9.31%3/28/2024Earnings Report
Analyst Downgrade
Analyst Revision
News Coverage
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
$114.33
-0.6%
1.40%$1.6014.01%1.28%N/AUpcoming Earnings
Amcor plc stock logo
AMCR
Amcor
$9.16
-2.3%
5.46%$0.5067.57%2.12%2/27/2024Dividend Announcement
News Coverage
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company stock logo
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland
$52.70
-0.3%
3.42%$1.8029.65%7.72%N/AAnalyst Revision
Atmos Energy Co. stock logo
ATO
Atmos Energy
$112.93
+0.9%
2.85%$3.2245.80%8.78%2/23/2024Earnings Report
Dividend Announcement
News Coverage
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock logo
ADP
Automatic Data Processing
$251.08
+0.3%
2.23%$5.6056.00%12.06%3/7/2024Insider Selling
Analyst Revision
Becton, Dickinson and Company stock logo
BDX
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$240.71
+0.5%
1.58%$3.8026.48%4.77%3/7/2024Earnings Report
Analyst Report
Brown & Brown, Inc. stock logo
BRO
Brown & Brown
$79.94
+1.3%
0.65%$0.5214.02%10.98%N/A
Brown-Forman Co. stock logo
BF.B
Brown-Forman
$56.93
-0.4%
1.53%$0.8750.29%0.00%3/7/2024
Cardinal Health, Inc. stock logo
CAH
Cardinal Health
$102.74
-2.8%
1.95%$2.0025.28%1.00%3/28/2024Earnings Report
Dividend Announcement
Analyst Report
Caterpillar Inc. stock logo
CAT
Caterpillar
$322.00
-0.5%
1.61%$5.2024.07%6.67%N/AEarnings Report
Analyst Report
Insider Selling
Analyst Revision
Chubb Limited stock logo
CB
Chubb
$244.34
-1.0%
1.41%$3.4414.55%3.34%N/AAnalyst Report
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. stock logo
CHD
Church & Dwight
$99.94
-0.8%
1.09%$1.0929.70%4.32%2/14/2024Earnings Report
Dividend Increase
Analyst Report
Insider Selling
News Coverage
Cincinnati Financial Co. stock logo
CINF
Cincinnati Financial
$107.60
+0.5%
2.79%$3.0044.38%7.72%3/18/2024Earnings Report
Analyst Upgrade
Analyst Revision
News Coverage
Cintas Co. stock logo
CTAS
Cintas
$617.16
-0.7%
0.87%$5.4030.25%12.52%2/14/2024Analyst Revision
Colgate-Palmolive stock logo
CL
Colgate-Palmolive
$84.26
+0.5%
2.28%$1.9250.39%2.96%N/A
Consolidated Edison, Inc. stock logo
ED
Consolidated Edison
$88.67
-0.9%
3.65%$3.2457.96%1.92%2/13/2024Upcoming Earnings
Dover Co. stock logo
DOV
Dover
$160.11
-0.2%
1.27%$2.0420.56%1.01%N/AEarnings Report
Dividend Announcement
Analyst Upgrade
Analyst Revision
Ecolab Inc. stock logo
ECL
Ecolab
$202.89
-0.1%
1.12%$2.2832.20%4.55%N/AUpcoming Earnings
Positive News
Emerson Electric Co. stock logo
EMR
Emerson Electric
$102.38
-1.6%
2.05%$2.1036.46%1.31%2/15/2024Earnings Report
Dividend Announcement
Analyst Report
Options Volume
News Coverage
Essex Property Trust, Inc. stock logo
ESS
Essex Property Trust
$229.34
+0.1%
4.03%$9.24149.76%3.60%N/AAnalyst Report
News Coverage
Positive News
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. stock logo
EXPD
Expeditors International of Washington
$127.19
-0.3%
1.08%$1.38N/A10.25%N/APositive News
Exxon Mobil Co. stock logo
XOM
Exxon Mobil
$103.97
+1.7%
3.65%$3.8039.71%1.88%2/13/2024Earnings Report
Dividend Announcement
Analyst Report
Federal Realty Investment Trust stock logo
FRT
Federal Realty Investment Trust
$102.06
+1.2%
4.27%$4.36139.30%0.94%N/AUpcoming Earnings
Positive News
Franklin Resources, Inc. stock logo
BEN
Franklin Resources
$26.83
+0.4%
4.62%$1.2442.91%N/A3/27/2024Dividend Announcement
General Dynamics Co. stock logo
GD
General Dynamics
$269.00
0.0%
1.96%$5.2832.31%6.51%N/APositive News
Genuine Parts stock logo
GPC
Genuine Parts
$142.31
-0.3%
2.67%$3.8035.22%6.34%N/AUpcoming Earnings
Positive News
Hormel Foods Co. stock logo
HRL
Hormel Foods
$29.47
-0.9%
3.83%$1.1368.48%5.76%N/A
Illinois Tool Works Inc. stock logo
ITW
Illinois Tool Works
$254.51
+0.2%
2.20%$5.6051.42%7.03%N/AEarnings Report
Analyst Report
Insider Selling
Analyst Revision
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
$184.36
+1.2%
3.60%$6.6462.41%0.61%2/8/2024
Johnson & Johnson stock logo
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
$156.43
-1.0%
3.04%$4.7643.27%5.70%2/16/2024Analyst Report
Kimberly-Clark Co. stock logo
KMB
Kimberly-Clark
$120.27
-0.7%
3.92%$4.7264.48%3.32%3/7/2024
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated stock logo
LEG
Leggett & Platt
$23.28
+0.6%
7.90%$1.84117.95%4.39%N/AEarnings Report
News Coverage
Linde plc stock logo
LIN
Linde
$414.00
-0.7%
1.23%$5.1029.98%0.00%N/AEarnings Report
Analyst Report
News Coverage
Lowe's Companies, Inc. stock logo
LOW
Lowe's Companies
$220.30
-0.6%
2.00%$4.4031.41%24.10%N/A
McCormick & Company, Incorporated stock logo
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
$65.82
+0.3%
2.55%$1.6855.45%7.78%N/A
McDonald's Co. stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$291.93
+1.6%
2.29%$6.6848.90%7.32%N/AEarnings Report
Dividend Announcement
Analyst Report
Analyst Revision
Medtronic plc stock logo
MDT
Medtronic
$86.18
-1.1%
3.20%$2.7647.10%6.45%N/A
NextEra Energy, Inc. stock logo
NEE
NextEra Energy
$56.28
-0.2%
3.32%$1.8750.95%10.13%N/A
Nucor Co. stock logo
NUE
Nucor
$186.28
+0.0%
1.16%$2.1616.18%8.68%N/AInsider Selling
Analyst Revision
Pentair plc stock logo
PNR
Pentair
$74.44
+0.5%
1.24%$0.9219.49%5.01%N/A
PepsiCo, Inc. stock logo
PEP
PepsiCo
$173.85
+1.4%
2.91%$5.0657.43%7.12%N/AUpcoming Earnings
Dividend Announcement
Analyst Revision
PepsiCo, Inc. stock logo
PEP
PepsiCo
$173.85
+1.4%
2.91%$5.0657.43%7.12%N/AUpcoming Earnings
Dividend Announcement
Analyst Revision
PPG Industries, Inc. stock logo
PPG
PPG Industries
$138.63
-0.5%
1.88%$2.6027.93%6.55%2/15/2024Analyst Revision
Realty Income Co. stock logo
O
Realty Income
$53.16
-0.4%
5.79%$3.08226.47%2.98%N/AAnalyst Upgrade
Roper Technologies, Inc. stock logo
ROP
Roper Technologies
$545.34
-0.6%
0.55%$3.0015.27%0.00%N/AAnalyst Report
S&P Global Inc. stock logo
SPGI
S&P Global
$436.63
-5.0%
0.82%$3.6021.95%10.34%2/26/2024Gap Down
High Trading Volume
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. stock logo
SWK
Stanley Black & Decker
$89.27
-0.5%
3.63%$3.2454.36%5.02%N/AEarnings Report
Analyst Report
Sysco Co. stock logo
SYY
Sysco
$79.32
-0.4%
2.52%$2.0042.37%3.23%N/A
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. stock logo
TROW
T. Rowe Price Group
$108.91
-0.7%
4.48%$4.8863.13%10.67%3/14/2024Earnings Report
News Coverage
Gap Up
Target Co. stock logo
TGT
Target
$147.42
+0.5%
2.98%$4.4042.76%29.66%2/20/2024Analyst Upgrade
News Coverage
The Clorox Company stock logo
CLX
Clorox
$154.18
-0.9%
3.11%$4.8075.71%3.13%N/AEarnings Report
Analyst Report
Analyst Revision
The Coca-Cola Company stock logo
KO
Coca-Cola
$59.83
-0.3%
3.08%$1.8461.33%3.91%N/AUpcoming Earnings
Analyst Revision
The Sherwin-Williams Company stock logo
SHW
Sherwin-Williams
$312.15
+0.7%
0.78%$2.4219.13%10.64%N/A
V.F. Co. stock logo
VFC
V.F.
$15.35
+0.3%
2.35%$0.3616.14%N/A3/8/2024Earnings Report
Dividend Announcement
Analyst Report
Options Volume
Analyst Revision
News Coverage
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$950.29
+0.6%
0.78%$7.4417.64%7.11%2/9/2024Earnings Report
Analyst Downgrade
Walmart Inc. stock logo
WMT
Walmart
$169.37
0.0%
1.35%$2.2829.23%1.82%N/AInsider Selling
Stock Split
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. stock logo
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services
$410.90
-0.5%
0.19%$0.808.06%5.81%N/AUpcoming Earnings
Analyst Upgrade
Dividend Aristocrat written on sticky note surrounded by charts: learn more about the best of the list of dividend aristocrats

Key Points

  • Dividend Aristocrats are exclusive companies that have been paying consistently rising dividends for at least 25 years.
  • Popular Dividend Aristocrats include McDonald’s, Johnson & Johnson, Caterpillar and Coca-Cola.
  • Investing in Dividend Aristocrats can be a good idea to gain steady income and long-term growth.
  • 5 stocks we like better than Caterpillar

Dividend Aristocrats are an exclusive group of companies that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. In this article, we'll define what the Dividend Aristocrats index is, the requirements to become part of the club and the benefits of investing in these companies. 

We'll also touch on the best ways to gain exposure to the companies in the index.

Overview of Dividend Aristocrats 

Who are the Dividend Aristocrats?

The current list of Dividend Aristocrats is a group of blue-chip S&P 500 companies with a documented history of increasing dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. Membership to this club is exclusive, but a company can find inclusion on the Dividend Aristocrats by meeting the following requirements:

  • Their stock must be listed on the S&P 500
  • They must have at least 25 consecutive years of dividend increases
  • They must meet certain market cap and liquidity requirements. Currently, a company must have a float-adjusted market cap of at least $3 billion (meaning these are large-cap companies). Regarding liquidity, a dividend aristocrat should have an average trading volume of at least $5 million.

Why invest in Dividend Aristocrats?

Investing in dividend stocks is not a flashy way to wealth. You won't achieve the market-beating gains that might come from a small-cap technology stock. However, you also won't be exposed to the stomach-churning losses that can haunt investors who chase large returns.

That doesn't mean you have to sacrifice growth altogether. The Dividend Aristocrats list is a group of dividend stocks that not only consistently deliver growing dividends but also deliver performance that regularly outpaces the S&P 500 index.

Investing in dividend stock aristocrats is one of the most efficient ways for investors of all risk tolerances to build wealth over time. These companies demonstrate a commitment to building shareholder value by prioritizing raising the payout on their dividend.

Reliable dividends 

By investing in dividend stocks, you receive income regularly, no matter what's happening with the company's stock price. But of course, this is only a benefit if a company continues to offer its dividend.

Steady growth

Companies on the Dividend Aristocrat stock list have demonstrated not only a consistent record of dividend growth but a tendency to outperform the S&P 500 index.

Can increase total return 

When you look at the performance of dividend aristocrats over time, they consistently outperform other stocks. So, by investing in these companies, you can benefit from steady dividends and price appreciation. The income you generate by dividends mitigates some of the risk associated with market volatility, while capital appreciation helps build your wealth over time.

9 Best Dividend Aristocrats to buy now 

Currently, Dividend Aristocrat companies offer some of the best opportunities for income and growth. Given their proven track record of consistently increasing dividends, they are the most likely companies with a business model that can stabilize any economy. Their long-term commitment to shareholders, coupled with solid financial performance, makes them a prime option if you're seeking stability in an uncertain economy. Here are nine of the top list Dividend Aristocrats to invest in today:

Name

Ticker

Market cap

Industry description

Colgate-Palmolive Company

NYSE: CL

$63.57 billion

Consumer staples

The Coca-Cola Company

NYSE: KO

$264.52 billion

Food and beverage

Exxon Mobil Co.

NYSE: XOM

$447.68 billion

Oil and natural gas

Johnson & Johnson

NYSE: JNJ

$451.83 billion

Healthcare products

McDonald’s Co.

NYSE: MCD

$210.33 billion

Food and beverage

3M Inc.

NYSE: MMM

$57.71 billion

Technology

International Business Machines Corp.

NYSE: IBM

$130.38 billion

Technology

Caterpillar Inc.

NYSE: CAT

$145.49 billion

Manufacturing

Medtronic PLC

NYSE: MDT

$111.02 billion

Technology

Colgate-Palmolive Company 

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) is a consumer goods company that's been a Dividend Aristocrat since 1963. The company is a familiar brand in store aisles: it's known for toothpaste and toothbrushes and personal care products like body wash and deodorant. Colgate-Palmolive has a strong presence in emerging markets, contributing to its consistent revenue growth. 

The company's commitment to Colgate-Palmolive dividends is evident in its payout ratio, which has consistently remained below 60% of earnings. This leaves plenty of room for future dividend increases and reinvestment in the business.

The Coca-Cola Company 

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is another ubiquitous consumer goods company in the Dividend Aristocrat index. The beverage giant has increased its dividend for 62 consecutive years and currently yields around 3.02%. While the company faced some challenges during the pandemic due to reduced demand for its products, it has adapted by expanding into new categories, such as energy drinks and coffee.

Coca-Cola financials have a strong balance sheet and are poised for long-term growth. Still, it faces risks from changing consumer tastes and increased competition, so analysts rate Coca-Cola stock a moderate buy with a target price of $68.33 per share.

Exxon Mobil Company 

Exxon Mobil Co. (NYSE: XOM) is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, operating in more than 30 countries. It has paid dividends since 1882, has consistently raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years and is now one of the Dow Jones Industrial Average components. The company currently offers a dividend yield of 3.25%. 

As oil prices fluctuate, the company adapts to changing times by investing in renewable energy. Despite these efforts, some analysts remain cautious about the outlook for XOM analyst ratings, rating the stock as a hold with a target price of $124.32 per share.

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has been a reliable dividend payer for over 50 years. It's known for its diverse portfolio of consumer health and pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Its current dividend yield is around 2.74%, and it's consistently increased its dividend for more than five decades. 

While JNJ faced some legal challenges recently, its strong financial position and ongoing research and development efforts make it a solid investment option. JNJ analyst ratings are a "hold" with a target price of $171.80 per share, citing growth potential in its pharmaceutical and medical device segments.

McDonald's Co. 

Thanks to the growth of McDonald's Co. (NYSE: MCD), the global fast-food chain's dividends have been paying out since 1976. The "golden arches" currently offer a dividend yield of around 2.18%. 

While the pandemic impacted the company's operations, McDonald's has adapted by increasing its delivery and drive-thru capabilities. The chain has also continued to invest in technology and menu innovation to stay ahead of its competitors. Analysts rate MCD stock as a moderate buy with a target price of $320.55 per share, with potential headwinds from rising labor costs and competition in the fast-food industry.

3M Company

3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is a diversified tech company spanning various industries, from healthcare to transportation. The company has been paying a reliable dividend for over 100 years. Right now, it offers a yield of around 5.74%. 

Despite facing some challenges during the pandemic, like many other companies, 3M financials have cut costs and focused on its core businesses. Of note, in 2019, the company acquired wound care company Acelity for $6.7 billion, which has strengthened its healthcare segment. Consensus analysts rate MMM stock as "reduce" with a target price of $115.83 per share due to concerns about potential regulatory risks and global economic uncertainty.

International Business Machines Corporation

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM) has paid a consistent dividend for over a century. However, it has transformed in recent years, shifting its focus towards cloud computing and artificial intelligence. 

While this has caused some bumps, IBM's commitment to innovation and investment in research and development will likely pay off in the long term. Currently, the company offers an IBM dividend yield of around 4.64%. Analysts rate IBM stock as a hold with a target price of $141.75 per share, with concerns about IBM competitors in the cloud computing space and potential regulatory risks. However, IBM's strong brand recognition and presence in enterprise technology still make it a solid option for stability and long-term growth.

Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), a multinational construction equipment company, has been a reliable dividend payer for over 25 years and currently offers a dividend yield of around 1.82%. 

With operations in more than 190 countries, Caterpillar financials have led to a strong global presence in everything from mining to agriculture. While the pandemic has hit the company's sales, the company has reduced costs and improved efficiency. It's also pursuing new technologies like autonomous vehicles to stay ahead of the competition. Analysts rate CAT stock as a hold with a target price of $267 per share, citing challenges in the global construction industry.

Medtronic PLC 

Medtronic PLC (NYSE: MDT) is a medical technology company specializing in devices for treating chronic diseases. It paid a consistent dividend for over four decades and currently offers a yield of around 3.31%. It has an incredibly diverse portfolio of products and services, ranging from insulin pumps to heart valves, with its research and development efforts responsible for numerous patient care innovations.

Medtronic has adapted to the changing post-pandemic economy by increasing its virtual offerings and exploring new business models. Analysts rate MDT stock as a hold with a target price of $90.72 per share, with Medtronic competitors and pricing pressures posing concerns.

A noble breed

Dividend Aristocrats are solid companies that have demonstrated the ability to issue increasingly rising dividends for at least 25 years. Membership in this club is exclusive, and while we can remove some companies from the index, it typically takes a major event, such as the financial crisis of 2008 or the long, steady decline of a one-time powerhouse, to move a company off the index. 

Most companies are very proud of their aristocratic status and make the ability to add shareholder value through issuing dividends a primary objective of their business. 

The best way to find Dividend Aristocrat stocks is to search for stocks included in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat index. You can also use MarketBeat for a list of Dividend Aristocrats by yield, research individual dividend-paying stocks or look for the best Dividend Aristocrats mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (Dividend Aristocrat ETF) that track the performance of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. Some brokers offer tools and screeners that allow you to filter through stocks based on dividend payments and other criteria such as market capitalization and sector.

The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat index currently includes 66 companies. The dividend yield of these aristocrat dividend stocks varies from 0.19% to 6.36%. The Dividend Aristocrats list by yield represents a broad range of sectors, including consumer staples, energy, financials, industrials, healthcare and materials.

Investing in Dividend Aristocrats can be a good idea for a steady income and long-term growth since these stocks have strong balance sheets and have demonstrated their ability to pay out dividends consistently. They can help you diversify your portfolio and benefit from the stability. However, like any investment, there's always the potential for losses and gains, so do your research and assess your risk tolerance before investing in Dividend Aristocrats.

Claire Shefchik

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Finance, business

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Writing, University of Arizona; Master of Fine Arts in Writing, Sarah Lawrence College

Past Experience

Business editor, BVI Beacon, senior writer, Business BVI

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