11 Best Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Invest in Now

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6. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 81

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is one of the best dividend aristocrat stocks on our list. Oil prices are known for their volatility, often changing sharply and unexpectedly. Even when shifts aren’t sudden, they can still be significant. Companies like Chevron operate as integrated energy firms, meaning they are involved in all parts of the energy value chain— upstream, midstream, and downstream.

This broad involvement offers greater stability, as each segment of the energy sector behaves differently. Such diversification helps cushion the impact of fluctuations in commodity prices, making their operations more resilient to market swings.

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) has raised its dividends for 38 consecutive years and currently offers a quarterly dividend of $1.71 per share. The stock supports a dividend yield of 4.76%, as of June 27.

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