These ten current dividend aristocrats are characterized by their longstanding history of the dividend increases, from which investors could benefit in the long term.
• Dividend aristocrats have been increasing their dividends for at least 25 years
• Companies with a strong market position and growth opportunities
• Ten dividend aristocrats at a glance
Dividend aristocrats are companies that have been able to continuously increase their dividends for at least 25 years. These shares are particularly attractive for long -term investors who want to rely on more potentially stable income currents. Morningstar recently presented ten dividend aristocrats, which not only have a long tradition in dividend payment, but also convince according to the analysts also with strong market positions and solid growth prospects.
1. Albemarle – chemical innovator with dividend growth
Albemarle is a leading manufacturer of special chemicals, which has a strong market position, especially in the area of lithium production. The company not only has a long tradition of increasing the dividend, but, according to Morningstar, also benefits from the growing demand for lithium, which is crucial for battery production. Albemarle’s dividend is 2.04 percent (as of February 28, 2025).
2. Brown -forman – traditional brand in the spirits area
Brown-Forman is known for his brands like Jack Daniel’s and other spirits. The company offers a stable dividend that is in harmony with its solid sales growth. The dividend yield of 2.66 percent (as of February 28, 2025) is supported by the strong brand portfolio and a persistent demand for high -quality drinks, which makes the company a reliable dividend payer, according to Morningstar.
3. Becton Dickinson – Leader in Medical Technology
Becton Dickinson, a leading company in the field of medical technology, has established itself as a reliable dividend payer due to its constant innovations. According to Morningstar director Alex Morozov, BD’s cash flows are “relatively predictable”, and the resistance of the high capital returns is “particularly remarkable”. With a dividend that has been growing continuously for years, Becton Dickinson’s investors could offer a potentially stable source of income. The current dividend yield is 1.74 percent (as of February 28, 2025).
4. Kenvue – strong growth in the consumer goods market
Kenvue is a leading company in the area of consumer goods and health care. With well -known brands such as Tylenol and Neutrogena, the company, which relies on digital innovations, shows a strong market position and offers stable dividend payments with a return of currently 3.52 percent (as of February 28, 2025). The long -term increase in dividend reflects the stable business model of Kenvue, which benefits from constant sales growth and a wide range of products, says Morningstar.
5. Exxonmobil – giant of the oil and gas industry
Exxonmobil is one of the largest oil and gas companies and has established itself as a reliable dividend payer due to its stable cash flows and robust market position. During the pandemic in 2020, Exxonmobil had to deal with the dividend payment challenges and had to fall back on debt in order to increase the dividend only slightly. According to all good, director at Morningstar, the long -term dividends could ensure long -term stable dividends. The current dividend yield is 3.52 percent (as of February 28, 2025).
6. Medtronic – leading provider in medical technology
Medtronic is one of the largest companies in the field of medical technology. The company has established itself as a reliable dividend payer, with a dividend that, according to Morningstar, could continue to grow due to strong cash flows and a stable market position. Medtronic pursues the goal of pouring out at least 50 percent of its free cash flows to shareholders-in recent years the quota has even been 60-70 percent, according to Morningstar analyst Debbie Wang. The dividend yield is currently 3.07 percent (as of February 28, 2025).
7. Pepsico – worldwide brand power and robust dividend
Pepsico is a leading company in the field of consumer goods with well -known brands such as Pepsi and Doritos. The company not only offers a wide product portfolio, but also an attractive dividend yield of 3.51 percent (as of February 28, 2025). Morningstar analyst Dan Su emphasizes that Pepsico has caught up again after years of weak growth and benefits from strong brands, well-established sales structure and long-term growth initiatives in emerging countries. Dan SU expects Pepsico to increase its dividend by 7 percent annually over the next ten years and that the distribution rate grows to 72 percent by 2033.
8. AO Smith – water technology with stable yields
AO Smith is a leading company in the field of water technology, especially for water heaters and boiler systems. The company has established itself as the market leader in North America and offers a stable dividend of 2.0 percent (as of February 28, 2025). According to Morningstar director Brian Bernard, the company in North America benefits from strong trademark rights and cost advantages that give him an economic advanced.
9. General Dynamics – armor and aviation giant
General Dynamics is a heavyweight in the defense and aviation industry. The company offers a dividend of 2.26 percent (as of February 28, 2025) and has established itself as a reliable dividend payer thanks to its stable order situation and the strong market position. General Dynamics benefits from an economic competitive advantage because product complexity deteriorates new competitors and high alternating costs for buyers, said Morningstar analyst Nic Owens.
10. Chevron – robust dividends from the oil and gas industry
Chevron is one of the largest oil and gas companies worldwide and offers a high dividend yield of 4.21 percent (as of February 28, 2025). The company continues to focus on growth by investing in Permian Basin and other strategic projects. According to Morningstar Director Allen Good, Chevron has the potential for higher yields and margin extensions with his oil portfolio and the expansion strategy. Chevron pursues a strategy in which strong free cash flow is used for continuous dividend increase and stock returns.
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