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 | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMR | Emerson Electric Co. | 1.46% | $2.17 | 53 | 1.29% | 53.00% | $77.83B | Industrials | History → |
| 2 | XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | 2.72% | $4.04 | 42 | 2.82% | 68.10% | $625.81B | Energy | History → |
| 3 | DOV | Dover Corporation | 0.91% | $2.08 | 41 | 1.00% | 25.90% | $30.18B | Industrials | History → |
| 4 | GWW | W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 0.78% | $9.04 | 40 | 8.25% | 25.50% | $54.91B | Industrials | History → |
| 5 | BKH | Black Hills Corporation | 3.70% | $2.73 | 40 | 4.50% | 68.60% | $5.73B | Utilities | History → |
| 6 | NNN | NNN REIT, Inc. | 5.37% | $2.40 | 35 | 2.66% | 116.50% | $8.33B | Real Estate | History → |
| 7 | FUL | H.B. Fuller Company | 1.57% | $0.96 | 35 | 7.45% | 32.90% | $3.27B | Basic Materials | History → |
| 8 | CWT | California Water Service Group | 2.86% | $1.24 | 27 | 7.85% | 61.80% | $2.53B | Utilities | History → |
| 9 | NFG | National Fuel Gas Company | 2.62% | $2.14 | 27 | 3.67% | 28.90% | $8.02B | Energy | History → |
| 10 | NWN | Northwest Natural Holding Company | 4.01% | $1.97 | 24 | 0.52% | 70.80% | $2.20B | Utilities | History → |
| 11 | AWR | American States Water Company | 2.60% | $1.98 | 24 | 8.66% | 58.70% | $2.95B | Utilities | History → |
| 12 | PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.87% | $4.26 | 22 | 6.02% | 62.30% | $348.62B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 13 | MSEX | Middlesex Water Company | 2.73% | $1.40 | 22 | 5.79% | 76.50% | $946M | Utilities | History → |
| 14 | UVV | Universal Corporation | 6.09% | $3.28 | 18 | 1.27% | 96.80% | $1.35B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 15 | MSA | MSA Safety Incorporated | 1.22% | $2.12 | 12 | 4.19% | 29.90% | $6.45B | Industrials | History → |
| 16 | PH | Parker-Hannifin Corporation | 0.80% | $7.20 | 9 | 14.84% | 26.60% | $121.45B | Industrials | History → |
| 17 | CBU | Community Bank System, Inc. | 2.94% | $1.87 | 8 | 2.30% | 45.50% | $3.34B | Financial Services | History → |
| 18 | GRC | The Gorman-Rupp Company | 0.97% | $0.75 | 7 | 4.78% | 33.60% | $2.01B | Industrials | History → |
| 19 | PNR | Pentair plc | 1.30% | $1.04 | 6 | 5.64% | 25.50% | $13.19B | Industrials | History → |
| 20 | TR | Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | 0.86% | $0.36 | 3 | 2.85% | 26.30% | $3.19B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 21 | FRT | Federal Realty Investment Trust | 3.84% | $4.49 | 1 | 0.98% | 95.50% | $9.56B | Real Estate | History → |
| 22 | HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | 1.41% | $0.29 | 0 | 8.79% | 32.90% | $11.48B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 23 | KO | The Coca-Cola Company | 2.68% | $2.12 | 0 | 4.54% | 66.70% | $337.23B | Consumer Defensive | History → |
| 24 | ABM | ABM Industries Incorporated | 2.85% | $1.16 | 0 | 8.16% | 45.70% | $2.40B | Industrials | History → |
| 25 | SWK | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 4.09% | $3.32 | 0 | 3.48% | 157.30% | $11.78B | Industrials | History → |
Data as of May 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.