Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR): A High Quality REIT Consistently Growing Dividends
Digital Realty is a direct beneficiary of the rapidly growing usage of data by businesses and consumers alike.
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Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Warren Buffett’s Biggest Holding Pays a High Quality Dividend
Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) is Warren Buffett’s largest holding, and he first bought into the company in 1989.
Duke Energy Corp (DUK): A Reliable High-Yield Dividend Stock
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) is a favorite high-yield dividend stock for income investors, and it’s no wonder why.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA): A Healthcare Dividend Aristocrat Growing Through Acquisitions
Few businesses have demonstrated such durability, and the ones that have are always worth a look for our Top 20 Dividend Stocks portfolio.
Southern Co (SO): Uninterrupted Dividends Since 1949 and a 4.4% Yield
Yield-starved investors should familiarize themselves with Southern Co (NYSE:SO), a highly dependable business that has paid dividends every quarter for more than 65 consecutive...
C R Bard Inc (BCR): Over 40 Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth & Recession-Resistant Products
Among the investors tracked by Insider Monkey, Bard saw a decline in popularity, as the number of funds long the stock slid by seven to 27 during the last three months of 2015...
HCP, Inc. (HCP) is a Dividend Aristocrat with a 7% Yield. Is the Dividend Safe?
HCP, Inc. (NYSE:HCP) is the only real estate investment trust (REIT) in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.
McGraw Hill Financial Inc (MHFI): Famous S&P Brand Supports This Dividend Aristocrat
McGraw Hill Financial Inc (NYSE:MHFI) owns one of the most important brands in the financial services market and has grown into a powerhouse provider of mission-critical information...
AbbVie Inc (ABBV): A Cheap Dividend Aristocrat Yielding Over 4%
AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) is one of the more controversial dividend aristocrats for several reasons.
The Walt Disney Co (DIS): A Premier Dividend Growth Stock
Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is the type of business we like to own in our Top 20 Dividend Stocks portfolio.
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B): Serving Higher Dividends for over 30 Straight Years
The company has enjoyed substantial growth over its rich operating history.
Chubb Ltd (CB): A Conservative Dividend Grower in the Insurance Industry
Chubb Ltd (NYSE:CB) is one of the best managed insurance companies in the world.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW): A Dividend Aristocrat Painting High Returns
As we review SHW for potential inclusion in our Top 20 Dividend Stocks portfolio, we will be paying close attention to the factors that have contributed to the company’s historical...
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD): A Dividend Aristocrat Distributing Higher Dividends for 38 Straight Years
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PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG): A Free Cash Flow Machine With 44 Straight Dividend Increases
PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) has warded its investors with higher dividend payments for 44 consecutive years.
Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG): 44 Consecutive Years of Dividend Increases and a 3.1% Yield
LEG gained some popularity among smart money investors during the third quarter, as the number of funds with long positions (among those tracked by Insider Monkey) went up to ...
ConocoPhillips (COP) Cuts its Dividend: How to Avoid These Riskier Stocks
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is one of the biggest oil producers in the world and the newest case study regarding the dangers of chasing yield (the stock had a dividend yield of ...
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC): Uninterrupted Dividends Since 1925 and a 30 Year Growth Streak
While the stock’s current dividend yield is just 2%, it has recorded a double-digit total return over each of the last 1-, 5-, 10- and 20-year periods.
Cintas Corporation (CTAS): 32 Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth
Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) is one of the highest scoring dividend stocks in our database for Dividend Safety (98) and Dividend Growth (99).
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF): Over 50 Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth and a 3.4% Yield
With a 3.4% dividend yield, a large base of recurring revenue, and excellent free cash flow generation, CINF is the type of stock we like to own in our Top 20 Dividend Stocks ...
Hormel Foods Corp (HRL): The Newest Dividend King
Any company that manages such an accomplishment is worth becoming familiar with, and HRL is no exception.
Nordson Corporation (NDSN): Dispensing Higher Dividends for 52 Straight Years
Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) has the 14th longest dividend growth streak among U.S.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK): 139 Consecutive Years of Dividend Payments and Powerful Brands
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) has paid its dividend for 139 consecutive years and increased it for the past 48 consecutive years.
Dover Corp (DOV): A Cheap Dividend King Hit by Energy Market Weakness
Dover Corp (NYSE:DOV) has increased its dividend for 60 consecutive years, trades at a dividend yield of 3.2%, and has a relatively low payout ratio of 30%.
Nucor Corporation (NUE): A Dividend Aristocrat Yielding 4.3%
Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) has increased its dividend for 43 consecutive years – every year since it first began paying dividends in 1973.
W W Grainger Inc (GWW): Counter-Cyclical Cash Flow and 44 Straight Years of Dividend Growth
W W Grainger Inc (NYSE:GWW) is a time-tested business that has rewarded investors with 44 consecutive years of dividend increases.
Clorox Co (CLX): A Reliable Dividend Aristocrat for any Economic Environment
Clorox Co (NYSE:CLX) has increased its dividend for nearly 40 straight years and owns some of the most well-known and recession-resistant consumer brands in the country.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL): A High Quality Dividend Aristocrat With Great Growth Potential
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is one of the most reliable businesses that money can buy.
Genuine Parts Company (GPC): Dividend King With a Safe 3.1% Yield
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) has grown its sales in 63 of the last 65 years and increased its profit in 50 of the last 54 years.
VF Corp (VFC): A Beaten Down Dividend Aristocrat With Strong Brands
VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) has been in business for more than 115 years and owns some of the most famous consumer apparel brands in the world (e.g.
Parker-Hannifin Corp (PH): 59 Straight Dividend Increases and Plenty of Runway for Growth
Parker-Hannifin Corp (NYSE:PH) is a high quality industrial business with entrenched market positions and excellent cash flow generation.
General Motors Company (GM) Raises Dividend by 6%, Increases Earnings Outlook for 2016
Favorable macro trends and company-specific improvement have helped General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) remain a strong performing holding in the Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio...
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX): Safe 3.5% Dividend Yield, No Debt, and Excellent Business Consistency
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX) has paid uninterrupted dividends since going public in 1988.
Suncor Energy Inc. (USA) (SU): Warren Buffett’s Big Oil Bet Has a Safe 3.7% Dividend Yield
Warren Buffett only owns two stocks in the energy sector, and they both pay a dividend – Suncor Energy Inc. (USA) (NYSE:SU) and Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX).
Diageo plc (ADR) (DEO): A Safe 3.2% Dividend Yield in the Alcoholic Beverage Market
However, consumer trends have started to shift in DEO’s most profitable region – North America.
Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP): 12 Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth, 3.6% Yield, and Recession-Resistant Demand
Compass Minerals International, Inc. (NYSE:CMP) has increased its dividend every year since going public in 2003 and boasts an operating history dating back to 1844.
Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI): 22 Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth and a Safe 3.6% Yield
Thomson Reuters Corp (NYSE:TRI) has raised its dividend for 22 straight years and is one of the most consistent free cash flow generators around.
SYSCO Corporation (SYY): A Dependable Dividend Aristocrat for Retirement Income
SYSCO Corporation (NYSE:SYY) is a holding in our Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio.
Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX): A Healthcare Dividend Aristocrat With Consistent Double-Digit Dividend Growth
Becton Dickinson and Co (NYSE:BDX) is a world leader in medication management and patient safety solutions.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM): An Excellent Moat and 13 Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases
While WM’s operating history isn’t as long as some other companies, its economies of scale, durability, unique assets, consistent free cash flow generation, and mission-critical...
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW): 50+ Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) has paid a dividend each quarter since going public in 1961.
AFLAC Incorporated (AFL): A Dividend Aristocrat Trading For Less Than 10x Earnings
AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is a well-known insurance company that has proven to be a very reliable dividend payer over the years.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED): Safe Retirement Income With a 4% Dividend Yield
Utility companies are far from exciting businesses, but their dependable cash flow, defensive characteristics, and typically reliable dividend payments can make them compelling...
Praxair, Inc. (PX): Strong Moat, 20+ Years of Dividend Growth, But Macro Headwinds Persist
Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years and offers one of the highest quality cash flow streams an investor can find.
United Technologies Corporation (UTX): 10%+ Annual Total Return Potential…If Management Can Execute
United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) is a diversified industrial business with a strong presence in the aerospace and building systems markets.
Medtronic PLC (MDT): Double-Digit Dividend Growth for this Dividend Aristocrat
Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT) hiked its dividend by 25% earlier this year and has now increased its dividend for nearly 40 consecutive years.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW): A Dividend Aristocrat With Double-Digit Dividend Growth
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) is one of the strongest, most diversified industrial conglomerates a dividend growth investor can find.
