5 Stocks That Have Increased Their Dividends for Over 25 Years

2. 3M Company (NYSE:MMM)

Number of Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases: 65

Dividend Yield as of 1/20: 4.94%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 49

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) has been one of the most consistent annual dividend raisers among stocks in the S&P 500 as the industrials conglomerate has raised its annual dividend for 65 straight years. Among the stocks on our list, 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) also has a fairly attractive dividend yield of 4.94% as of 1/20. Although analysts see the company earning less money next year than the trailing twelve months, 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) nevertheless has long term growth potential if it maintains its market share.