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 | EMR | Emerson Electric Co. | 1.46% | $2.17 | 53 | 1.29% | 53.00% | $77.83B | Industrials | History → |
| 2 | ED | Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 3.20% | $3.44 | 44 | 2.13% | 60.80% | $40.39B | Utilities | History → |
| 3 | XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | 2.72% | $4.04 | 42 | 2.82% | 68.10% | $625.81B | Energy | History → |
| 4 | DOV | Dover Corporation | 0.91% | $2.08 | 41 | 1.00% | 25.90% | $30.18B | Industrials | History → |
| 5 | AFL | Aflac Incorporated | 2.07% | $2.35 | 41 | 15.68% | 26.80% | $59.91B | Financial Services | History → |
| 6 | GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 0.78% | $9.04 | 40 | 8.25% | 25.50% | $54.91B | Industrials | History → |
| 7 | NEE | NextEra Energy, Inc. | 2.43% | $2.32 | 30 | 10.11% | 59.10% | $201.26B | Utilities | History → |
| 8 | IBM | International Business Machines Corporation | 2.96% | $6.72 | 30 | 1.52% | 59.40% | $219.03B | Technology | History → |
| 9 | EXPD | Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | 1.02% | $1.54 | 29 | 8.17% | 25.90% | $19.79B | Industrials | History → |
| 10 | ADM | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | 2.63% | $2.05 | 28 | 7.21% | 92.30% | $35.08B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 11 | SJM | The J. M. Smucker Company | 4.53% | $4.38 | 28 | 4.14% | 70.10% | $10.32B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 12 | MKC | McCormick & Company, Incorporated | 3.82% | $1.86 | 27 | 7.58% | 30.50% | $13.59B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 13 | PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.87% | $4.26 | 22 | 6.02% | 62.30% | $348.62B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 14 | SPGI | S&P Global Inc. | 0.91% | $3.85 | 20 | 7.46% | 24.40% | $129.52B | Financial Services | History → |
| 15 | CVX | Chevron Corporation | 3.73% | $6.91 | 20 | 5.80% | 103.80% | $375.85B | Energy | History → |
| 16 | CHRW | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | 1.48% | $2.50 | 14 | 4.07% | 50.60% | $22.11B | Industrials | History → |
| 17 | AOS | A. O. Smith Corporation | 2.33% | $1.42 | 13 | 7.09% | 37.80% | $8.64B | Industrials | History → |
| 18 | CAT | Caterpillar Inc. | 0.65% | $6.04 | 12 | 7.23% | 30.00% | $380.55B | Industrials | History → |
| 19 | ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | 3.28% | $6.74 | 12 | 6.81% | 330.50% | $349.67B | Healthcare | History → |
| 20 | AMCR | Amcor plc | 2.58% | $1.04 | 10 | 2.07% | 68.50% | $17.26B | Consumer Cyclical | History → |
| 21 | PNR | Pentair plc | 1.30% | $1.04 | 6 | 5.64% | 25.50% | $13.19B | Industrials | History → |
| 22 | CTAS | Cintas Corporation | 1.03% | $1.74 | 4 | -16.40% | 36.70% | $69.70B | Industrials | History → |
| 23 | O | Realty Income Corporation | 5.06% | $3.23 | 1 | 5.12% | 276.50% | $59.26B | Real Estate | History → |
| 24 | ESS | Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 2.88% | $7.71 | 1 | 4.10% | 74.10% | $17.08B | Real Estate | History → |
| 25 | FRT | Federal Realty Investment Trust | 3.84% | $4.49 | 1 | 0.98% | 95.50% | $9.56B | Real Estate | History → |
Data as of May 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.