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 | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | 4.62% | $5.81 | 53 | 6.93% | 91.10% | $175.71B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 2 | EMR | Emerson Electric Co. | 1.37% | $2.22 | 53 | 1.29% | 51.30% | $88.55B | Industrials | History → |
| 3 | ED | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 3.40% | $3.52 | 44 | 2.13% | 59.20% | $38.00B | Utilities | History → |
| 4 | CLX | The Clorox Company | 6.19% | $4.97 | 43 | 2.54% | 80.70% | $9.85B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 5 | XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | 2.51% | $4.12 | 42 | 2.82% | 69.50% | $665.43B | Energy | History → |
| 6 | PPG | PPG Industries, Inc. | 2.72% | $2.87 | 42 | 5.77% | 40.90% | $23.90B | Basic Materials | History → |
| 7 | DOV | Dover Corporation | 1.09% | $2.09 | 41 | 1.00% | 26.10% | $25.84B | Industrials | History → |
| 8 | AFL | Aflac Incorporated | 2.16% | $2.41 | 41 | 15.68% | 27.50% | $57.88B | Financial Services | History → |
| 9 | GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 0.74% | $9.50 | 40 | 8.25% | 25.50% | $58.69B | Industrials | History → |
| 10 | GPC | Genuine Parts Company | 3.31% | $4.22 | 39 | 5.45% | 980.80% | $17.87B | Consumer Cyclical | History → |
| 11 | WST | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | 0.24% | $0.88 | 33 | 5.51% | 11.70% | $26.06B | Healthcare | History → |
| 12 | IBM | International Business Machines Corporation | 3.04% | $6.74 | 30 | 1.52% | 59.60% | $212.46B | Technology | History → |
| 13 | NEE | NextEra Energy, Inc. | 3.18% | $2.44 | 30 | 10.11% | 62.00% | $158.70B | Utilities | History → |
| 14 | EXPD | Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | 0.82% | $1.58 | 29 | 8.17% | 25.60% | $24.52B | Industrials | History → |
| 15 | ADM | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | 2.57% | $2.07 | 28 | 7.21% | 92.80% | $39.10B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 16 | SJM | The J. M. Smucker Company | 3.78% | $4.42 | 28 | 4.14% | 68.40% | $12.89B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 17 | MKC | McCormick & Company, Incorporated | 4.25% | $1.89 | 27 | 7.58% | 31.00% | $13.03B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 18 | MCD | McDonald's Corporation | 3.20% | $7.44 | 24 | 7.30% | 61.30% | $168.03B | Consumer Cyclical | History → |
| 19 | HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | 5.78% | $1.17 | 24 | 4.52% | 137.40% | $10.99B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 20 | PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.96% | $4.29 | 22 | 6.02% | 62.70% | $347.60B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 21 | CVX | Chevron Corporation | 3.40% | $7.05 | 20 | 5.80% | 122.20% | $407.16B | Energy | History → |
| 22 | SPGI | S&P Global Inc. | 1.01% | $3.87 | 20 | 7.46% | 24.50% | $118.89B | Financial Services | History → |
| 23 | KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 5.42% | $5.10 | 20 | 3.32% | 80.10% | $32.67B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 24 | BR | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | 2.56% | $4.02 | 19 | 10.72% | 43.00% | $18.94B | Technology | History → |
| 25 | NUE | Nucor Corporation | 0.93% | $2.24 | 16 | 6.51% | 22.20% | $56.31B | Basic Materials | History → |
Data as of October 4, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.