Dividend Kings 2026
Dividend Kings are the ultimate dividend growth stocks — companies that have increased their annual dividend for 50 or more consecutive years. This extraordinary achievement puts them in an even more exclusive category than Dividend Aristocrats. Unlike Aristocrats, Dividend Kings do not need to be members of the S&P 500, which means this list includes some mid-cap and smaller companies with exceptional dividend track records.
Maintaining a dividend increase streak for over half a century requires extraordinary financial discipline, adaptable business models, and enduring competitive advantages. These companies have successfully increased dividends through the dot-com crash, the 2008 financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and numerous other economic challenges.
Dividend Kings are particularly popular among retirees and conservative income investors who prioritize reliability above all else. While their yields may not always be the highest, the consistency and growth of their payouts make them compelling long-term holdings.
| # | 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 | HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | 5.22% | $1.16 | 24 | 4.52% | 130.60% | $12.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| 5 | GPC | Genuine Parts Company | 4.32% | $4.15 | 22 | 5.45% | 883.50% | $14.71B | Consumer Cyclical |
| 6 | NFG | National Fuel Gas Company | 2.30% | $2.12 | 22 | 3.67% | 29.60% | $8.88B | Energy |
| 7 | BDX | Becton, Dickinson and Company | 2.71% | $4.18 | 22 | 5.44% | 68.20% | $55.84B | Healthcare |
| 8 | PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.93% | $4.23 | 22 | 6.02% | 59.10% | $337.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| 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 | BKH | Black Hills Corporation | 4.03% | $2.73 | 21 | 4.50% | 68.40% | $5.44B | Utilities |
| 12 | GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 0.87% | $9.04 | 21 | 8.25% | 25.60% | $49.36B | Industrials |
| 13 | CLX | The Clorox Company | 4.64% | $4.94 | 21 | 2.54% | 80.70% | $13.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| 14 | UVV | Universal Corporation | 6.42% | $3.27 | 21 | 1.27% | 96.50% | $1.32B | Consumer Defensive |
| 15 | SWK | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 4.96% | $3.31 | 21 | 3.49% | 114.10% | $10.88B | Industrials |
| 16 | MCD | McDonald's Corporation | 2.35% | $7.26 | 21 | 7.30% | 60.80% | $220.40B | Consumer Cyclical |
| 17 | NNN | NNN REIT, Inc. | 5.60% | $2.38 | 21 | 2.66% | 115.00% | $8.40B | Real Estate |
| 18 | KO | The Coca-Cola Company | 2.76% | $2.06 | 21 | 4.46% | 76.60% | $321.55B | Consumer Defensive |
| 19 | LOW | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 2.11% | $4.75 | 21 | 15.87% | 39.40% | $126.05B | Consumer Cyclical |
| 20 | TGT | Target Corporation | 4.01% | $4.54 | 21 | 11.02% | 55.10% | $51.28B | Consumer Defensive |
| 21 | CBU | Community Bank System, Inc. | 3.34% | $1.87 | 20 | 2.30% | 47.10% | $3.05B | Financial Services |
| 22 | ITW | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | 2.41% | $6.22 | 19 | 7.07% | 59.30% | $74.26B | Industrials |
| 23 | EMR | Emerson Electric Co. | 1.69% | $2.17 | 18 | 1.29% | 52.90% | $72.06B | Industrials |
| 24 | FUL | H.B. Fuller Company | 1.93% | $0.94 | 18 | 7.45% | 34.10% | $3.16B | Basic Materials |
| 25 | CWT | California Water Service Group | 2.81% | $1.24 | 13 | 7.85% | 57.40% | $2.72B | Utilities |
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.