Dividend Aristocrats 2026
Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 members with long track records of annual dividend increases. This elite group represents some of the most reliable dividend-paying companies in the market. The Dividend Aristocrats have historically outperformed the broader S&P 500 with lower volatility, making them a cornerstone of many income-focused portfolios.
Investors favor Dividend Aristocrats for their demonstrated commitment to returning capital to shareholders through consistently growing dividends. These companies tend to have strong competitive advantages, stable cash flows, and disciplined management teams. They have successfully navigated multiple economic cycles, recessions, and market downturns while still growing their dividends.
| # | Symbol | Company | Yield | Annual Div | Years | Growth 5Y | Payout | Market Cap | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | 2.21% | $5.20 | 55 | 5.25% | 47.10% | $567.22B | Healthcare |
| 2 | WMT | Walmart Inc. | 1.00% | $1.19 | 43 | 5.48% | 41.40% | $948.88B | Consumer Defensive |
| 3 | XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | 2.53% | $4.04 | 42 | 2.82% | 60.30% | $665.64B | Energy |
| 4 | EXPD | Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | 1.06% | $1.54 | 29 | 8.17% | 25.90% | $19.10B | Industrials |
| 5 | MKC | McCormick & Company, Incorporated | 3.42% | $1.83 | 27 | 7.58% | 62.50% | $15.65B | Consumer Defensive |
| 6 | HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | 5.22% | $1.16 | 24 | 4.52% | 130.60% | $12.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| 7 | ECL | Ecolab Inc. | 1.08% | $2.76 | 22 | 7.23% | 37.90% | $72.64B | Basic Materials |
| 8 | GPC | Genuine Parts Company | 4.32% | $4.15 | 22 | 5.45% | 883.50% | $14.71B | Consumer Cyclical |
| 9 | DOV | Dover Corporation | 0.99% | $2.08 | 22 | 1.00% | 25.20% | $28.72B | Industrials |
| 10 | KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 5.15% | $5.06 | 22 | 3.32% | 83.40% | $32.59B | Consumer Defensive |
| 11 | ADM | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | 3.10% | $2.05 | 22 | 7.21% | 92.30% | $31.84B | Consumer Defensive |
| 12 | PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.93% | $4.23 | 22 | 6.02% | 59.10% | $337.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| 13 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 3.11% | $6.48 | 22 | 11.54% | 62.30% | $84.40B | Industrials |
| 14 | BDX | Becton, Dickinson and Company | 2.71% | $4.18 | 22 | 5.44% | 68.20% | $55.84B | Healthcare |
| 15 | PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | 3.79% | $5.69 | 21 | 6.93% | 94.80% | $205.16B | Consumer Defensive |
| 16 | IBM | International Business Machines Corporation | 2.78% | $6.72 | 21 | 0.61% | 54.10% | $226.79B | Technology |
| 17 | MCD | McDonald's Corporation | 2.35% | $7.26 | 21 | 7.30% | 60.80% | $220.40B | Consumer Cyclical |
| 18 | KO | The Coca-Cola Company | 2.76% | $2.06 | 21 | 4.46% | 76.60% | $321.55B | Consumer Defensive |
| 19 | SWK | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 4.96% | $3.31 | 21 | 3.49% | 114.10% | $10.88B | Industrials |
| 20 | CLX | The Clorox Company | 4.64% | $4.94 | 21 | 2.54% | 80.70% | $13.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| 21 | SJM | The J. M. Smucker Company | 4.43% | $4.38 | 21 | 4.14% | N/A | $10.71B | Consumer Defensive |
| 22 | TGT | Target Corporation | 4.01% | $4.54 | 21 | 11.02% | 55.10% | $51.28B | Consumer Defensive |
| 23 | LOW | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 2.11% | $4.75 | 21 | 15.87% | 39.40% | $126.05B | Consumer Cyclical |
| 24 | GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 0.87% | $9.04 | 21 | 8.25% | 25.60% | $49.36B | Industrials |
| 25 | CVX | Chevron Corporation | 3.42% | $6.91 | 20 | 5.80% | 104.20% | $403.45B | Energy |
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.