2026 Dividend Aristocrats List | Updated Daily

Article updated on September 3rd, 2026 by Nikolaos Sismanis
Spreadsheet data updated daily

The Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of 69 S&P 500 stocks with 25+ years of consecutive dividend increases.

The requirements to be a Dividend Aristocrat are:

Be in the S&P 500
Have 25+ consecutive years of dividend increases
Meet certain minimum size & liquidity requirements

This research report includes the following valuable free Dividend Aristocrats resources.

Resource #1: The Dividend Aristocrats Spreadsheet List

Click here to instantly download your free spreadsheet of all 69 Dividend Aristocrats now, along with important investing metrics.

This spreadsheet contains important metrics, including: years of dividend growth, dividend yields, payout ratios, buy/hold/sell ratings, fair value prices, expected total returns, and much more.

Disclaimer: Sure Dividend is not affiliated with S&P Global in any way. S&P Global owns and maintains The Dividend Aristocrats Index. The information in this article and downloadable spreadsheet is based on Sure Dividend’s own review, summary, and analysis of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) and other sources, and is meant to help individual investors better understand this ETF and the index upon which it is based. None of the information in this article or spreadsheet is official data from S&P Global. Consult S&P Global for official information.

Resource #2: The 10 Best Dividend Aristocrats Today
This research report analyzes the 10 best Dividend Aristocrats now as ranked by expected total return. Expected total returns include estimated earnings-per-share growth, dividends, and the impact of any valuation multiple changes.

This ranking is best used as a research shortlist rather than an automatic buy list. Click on the links below to jump to analysis for any of the Top 10.

#10: S&P Global (SPGI)
#9: Hormel Foods (HRL)
#8: Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
#7: PPG Industries (PPG)
#6: PepsiCo (PEP)
#5: Clorox (CLX)
#4: Amcor (AMCR)
#3: Brown & Brown (BRO)
#2: Albemarle (ALB)
#1: FactSet Research Systems (FDS)

Resource #3: Sure Analysis Reports On All Dividend Aristocrats
We cover all 69 Dividend Aristocrats in the Sure Analysis Research Database. All are updated quarterly. This resource has links to our most recent stand-alone analysis on each of the Dividend Aristocrats.

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Resource #4: Historical Dividend Aristocrats List

We have compiled a comprehensive image of Dividend Aristocrats dating back to 1989.

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Please keep reading for our Dividend Aristocrats analysis.

Dividend Aristocrat #10: S&P Global (SPGI)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 14.6%

S&P Global provides credit ratings, financial data, indices, benchmarks, and commodity-market intelligence.

Its businesses benefit from trusted brands, recurring subscription revenue, high switching costs, and network effects.

The company has paid a dividend every year since 1937 and has increased it for 53 consecutive years.

The quarterly payout recently rose 1% to $0.97, or $3.88 annualized.

Second-quarter 2026 revenue increased 10% to $4.15 billion, operating profit rose 17% to $1.81 billion, and diluted earnings per share advanced 18% to $4.12.

On a pro forma basis excluding Mobility, revenue grew 11% and adjusted earnings per share increased 23% to $4.83, illustrating the strength of the remaining portfolio.

S&P Global completed the spin-off of its Mobility business in July, creating a more focused company centered on data, analytics, ratings, and benchmarks.

Management expects mid-to-high-single-digit revenue growth and continued margin expansion, and it plans more than $7 billion of share repurchases in 2026.

Capital-markets activity can cause short-term volatility in Ratings, but recurring revenue across the broader portfolio provides stability.

The dividend yield is low, so the return case relies primarily on earnings growth, buybacks, and valuation recovery.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on S&P Global (SPGI).

Dividend Aristocrat #9: Hormel Foods (HRL)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 14.8%

Hormel Foods is a global branded-food company whose portfolio includes SPAM, Planters, Skippy, Applegate, Jennie-O, and Hormel-branded products.

Its leading brands, refrigerated distribution capabilities, and exposure to retail and foodservice support recurring demand, although commodity costs and consumer pressure can affect margins.

Fiscal third-quarter 2026 net sales were $2.96 billion, with organic sales declining 2%.

Operating income was $111 million, while adjusted operating income rose to $266 million and adjusted earnings per share increased to $0.37.

Cash flow from operations advanced 54% to $241 million.

Retail organic sales declined 3%, but Foodservice organic sales grew 2%, marking its 12th consecutive quarter of expansion, and segment profit increased 3%.

Management raised and narrowed full-year adjusted earnings-per-share guidance to $1.45 to $1.51, while projecting sales of $12.1 billion to $12.2 billion.

Hormel also completed the sale of its Brazil operations early in the fourth quarter, simplifying the international portfolio.

The quarterly dividend is $0.2925 per share, or $1.17 annualized, following the company’s 60th consecutive annual increase.

The yield is attractive, but a roughly 78% projected payout ratio leaves less room for error if volume and margin pressures persist.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on Hormel Foods (HRL).

Dividend Aristocrat #8: Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 14.8%

Automatic Data Processing is a leading provider of payroll, human-capital management, benefits, and compliance solutions.

Its services are deeply embedded in customers’ daily operations, supporting high retention, recurring revenue, and attractive margins.

ADP serves more than 1.1 million clients across over 140 countries.

The company has also increased its dividend for 51 consecutive years, including a 10% increase to $1.70 per quarter, or $6.80 annualized.

Fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 revenue increased 7% to $5.47 billion.

Adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.64, while reported earnings per share increased to $2.45 from $2.23.

Management entered fiscal 2027 expecting revenue growth of 5% to 6% and adjusted earnings-per-share growth of 9% to 11%, reflecting continued operating leverage and the business’s resilience.

ADP’s growth strategy increasingly combines its large proprietary data set with artificial intelligence and next-generation platforms such as ADP Lyric.

The company is also integrating WorkForce Software to strengthen its global workforce-management capabilities.

Employment levels and client hiring activity can influence results, but recurring revenue and strong free cash flow limit volatility.

ADP’s moderate yield is balanced by its earnings growth, dividend growth, and durable competitive position.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on Automatic Data Processing (ADP).

Dividend Aristocrat #7: PPG Industries (PPG)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 15.3%

PPG Industries is one of the world’s largest coatings companies.

It supplies paints, coatings, and specialty materials to aerospace, automotive, industrial, packaging, and architectural customers.

Its technology, customer relationships, and global manufacturing footprint provide competitive advantages, although results remain exposed to industrial activity and raw-material inflation.

PPG recently raised its quarterly dividend from $0.71 to $0.74, extending its dividend-growth streak to 55 years.

It has also paid dividends for 512 consecutive quarters.

Second-quarter 2026 net sales increased 7% to $4.50 billion.

Organic sales rose 4%, consisting of approximately 2% volume growth and 2% higher pricing.

Adjusted earnings per share edged up to $2.23 from $2.22, while year-to-date operating cash flow improved by roughly $220 million to nearly $600 million.

Management reaffirmed full-year adjusted earnings-per-share guidance of $7.70 to $8.10.

Performance was led by aerospace, packaging coatings, and Latin America, and eight of PPG’s nine businesses produced organic growth.

Pricing actions covered about 90% of cost inflation during the quarter, with full recovery expected by the fourth quarter.

PPG’s moderate payout ratio leaves room for further dividend increases as earnings, margins, and cash flow improve.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on PPG Industries (PPG).

Dividend Aristocrat #6: PepsiCo (PEP)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 15.4%

PepsiCo owns a diversified portfolio of global snack and beverage brands, including Pepsi, Gatorade, Doritos, Lay’s, Quaker, and Cheetos.

Its scale, distribution network, and brand strength have produced durable cash flow across economic cycles.

PepsiCo has paid quarterly dividends since 1965 and has raised its annual payout for 54 consecutive years.

The quarterly dividend is now $1.48, or $5.92 annualized, following a 4% increase.

Second-quarter 2026 net revenue rose 6.4% to $24.18 billion.

Core earnings per share were $2.20, while reported earnings per share were $2.18.

Constant-currency core earnings growth was modest, as productivity benefits and pricing were partly offset by input costs and uneven consumer demand.

Management maintained its 2026 outlook for 2% to 4% organic revenue growth and 4% to 6% core constant-currency earnings-per-share growth.

The company is using automation, artificial intelligence, and a broad productivity program to simplify operations and improve margins.

These initiatives matter because North American consumers remain value-conscious, and restoring volume growth without excessive discounting is a key challenge.

PepsiCo offers one of the higher yields in this ranking, providing meaningful income while management works to improve execution.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on PepsiCo (PEP).

Dividend Aristocrat #5: Clorox (CLX)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 16.1%

Clorox owns a portfolio of household and consumer brands, including its namesake bleach products, Pine-Sol, Glad, Brita, Burt’s Bees, Fresh Step, Kingsford, and Hidden Valley.

Many of these products benefit from habitual purchases and strong category positions, although private-label competition and input costs remain important risks.

Fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales declined 2% to $1.95 billion, while organic sales fell 13% because the company lapped shipments made ahead of its ERP transition.

The GOJO acquisition added approximately 10 percentage points to reported sales growth.

Gross margin contracted 520 basis points to 41.3%, and adjusted earnings per share declined 42% to $1.66.

For the full year, sales fell 5% to $6.72 billion and adjusted earnings per share decreased 28% to $5.53.

Management expects fiscal 2027 sales growth of 13% to 14%, including a 9.5-point contribution from GOJO, and earnings per share of $5.41 to $5.71.

Clorox raised its quarterly dividend from $1.24 to $1.25 in July, extending its dividend-growth streak to 49 years.

The annualized payout is $5.00 per share, representing approximately 86% of projected earnings.

The high yield and expected rebound are appealing, but successful GOJO integration and margin recovery are essential to the return case.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on Clorox (CLX).

Dividend Aristocrat #4: Amcor (AMCR)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 16.6%

Amcor is a global packaging company serving food, beverage, healthcare, personal-care, and other consumer markets.

Demand for packaging tends to be relatively defensive, while the company’s scale and customer relationships support recurring volumes.

Fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales were $6.4 billion, adjusted EBITDA reached $1.05 billion, and adjusted earnings per share increased 23% to $1.23.

For the full year, net sales totaled $23.5 billion, adjusted earnings per share rose 13% to $4.02, and free cash flow was $1.3 billion.

Amcor delivered $285 million of Berry Global synergies during fiscal 2026, about 10% above its original first-year expectation, while reaffirming the three-year target of $650 million.

Net leverage ended the year at 3.5 times, making further cash generation and debt reduction important.

The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, 2% above the prior-year rate, extending the dividend-growth record to 42 years including predecessor history.

Amcor is shifting to a calendar-year reporting schedule and expects adjusted earnings per share of $1.80 to $1.90 for the six-month transition period ending December 2026.

The high yield offers substantial income, but the investment case depends on integration, synergy realization, and disciplined deleveraging.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on Amcor (AMCR).

Dividend Aristocrat #3: Brown & Brown (BRO)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 16.8%

Brown & Brown is one of the largest U.S. insurance brokerages.

The company earns commissions and fees by connecting customers with insurers, creating a capital-light business with recurring revenue and strong cash generation.

Acquisitions have supplemented steady organic expansion for decades.

Brown & Brown has increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years, and the current quarterly payment is $0.165 per share.

Second-quarter 2026 revenue increased 30.4% to $1.68 billion, primarily reflecting acquired businesses.

Net income rose 24.7% to $288 million, while adjusted earnings per share increased 3.9% to $1.07.

Adjusted EBITDAC grew 27% to $598 million, with a 35.7% margin.

Organic revenue declined 0.7%, although organic revenue including contingent commissions increased 0.7%, highlighting a softer underlying insurance-pricing environment.

The major development remains the integration of Accession Risk Management, which significantly expanded Brown & Brown’s scale and capabilities.

The transaction is driving strong reported growth, but management must convert that scale into renewed organic expansion and preserve margins as integration spending continues.

The dividend yield is low, yet the conservative payout ratio leaves considerable capacity for further dividend growth, acquisitions, and internal investment.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on Brown & Brown (BRO).

Dividend Aristocrat #2: Albemarle (ALB)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 18.1%

Albemarle is a leading producer of lithium and specialty chemicals used in electric vehicles, energy storage, semiconductors, flame retardants, and pharmaceuticals.

Its large resource base provides substantial long-term growth potential, but earnings can fluctuate sharply with lithium prices.

Albemarle has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years, and the quarterly payout is $0.41 per share, or $1.64 annualized.

Second-quarter 2026 sales increased 31% to $1.74 billion as higher prices benefited Energy Storage and higher prices and volumes supported Specialties.

Net income was $480 million, or $3.52 per share, while adjusted EBITDA surged 155% to $858 million.

Cash from operations totaled $710 million, and free cash flow reached $638 million.

Energy Storage sales rose 78%, with adjusted EBITDA up 229%, reflecting a sharp recovery in lithium pricing.

The company delivered $100 million of year-to-date run-rate cost and productivity improvements and reduced its full-year capital-spending forecast to approximately $500 million.

Management expects minimal sales-volume impact from the June fire at Talison because better output from the Wodgina mine should offset the disruption.

The low payout ratio supports the dividend, but commodity-price volatility remains the central risk behind the elevated expected return.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on Albemarle (ALB).

Dividend Aristocrat #1: FactSet Research Systems (FDS)

5-Year Expected Total Return: 19.9%

FactSet Research Systems provides financial data, analytics, workflow tools, and enterprise solutions to investment managers, banks, wealth managers, and corporations.

Its products are embedded in customers’ daily processes, producing recurring subscription revenue and retention above 95%.

FactSet increased its quarterly dividend 5.5% to $1.16 in May, marking its 27th consecutive year of dividend growth.

Fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue increased 6.4% to $622.9 million, while organic revenue grew 7.0%.

Adjusted earnings per share reached $4.53.

Organic annual subscription value increased 7.1% to $2.49 billion, marking a fifth consecutive quarter of acceleration, while the user count rose 12.4% to 247,766.

Adjusted operating margin declined to 34.0% from 36.8% because of higher compensation and technology spending.

FactSet is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and new data solutions to automate more of its clients’ research and investment workflows.

More than 90% of its 50 largest clients now use at least four FactSet AI products, demonstrating meaningful adoption.

These investments are weighing on margins today, but they should strengthen the platform and support subscription growth over time.

The capital-light model leaves ample cash for dividends, buybacks, and product development, while the depressed valuation supports the highest expected return in this ranking.

Deep Dive: Click here to download (for free) our most recent 3-Page Sure Analysis PDF report on FactSet Research Systems (FDS).

Sure Analysis Reports On All Dividend Aristocrats

You can download (for free) the most recent 3-page PDF Sure Analysis Research Database report for every Dividend Aristocrat at the links below. The Dividend Aristocrats are organized by sector for easy access.

Consumer Staples

Industrials

Financials

Health Care

Materials

Consumer Discretionary

Energy

Real Estate

Utilities

Information Technology

International Business Machines (IBM)

Historical Dividend Aristocrats List
(1989 – 2026)

The image below shows the history of the Dividend Aristocrats Index from 1989 through 2026.

Note: CL, GPC, and NUE were all removed and re-added to the Dividend Aristocrats Index through the historical period analyzed above. We are unsure as to why. Companies created via a spin-off (like AbbVie) can be Dividend Aristocrats with less than 25 years of rising dividends if the parent company was a Dividend Aristocrat.

Disclaimer: Sure Dividend is not affiliated with S&P Global in any way. S&P Global owns and maintains The Dividend Aristocrats Index. The information in this article and downloadable spreadsheet and image below is based on Sure Dividend’s own review, summary, and analysis of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) and other sources, and is meant to help individual investors better understand this ETF and the index upon which it is based. None of the information in this article or spreadsheet is official data from S&P Global. Consult S&P Global for official information.

Click here to instantly download your free historical Dividend Aristocrats spreadsheet, which includes all Dividend Aristocrats from 1989-2026.

This information was compiled from the following sources:

1989 – 1991: Dividend Growth Investor
1992 – 2015: NOBL Index Historical Constituents
2016: Sure Dividend update
2017 – 2026: Data from S&P press releases and tracking dividends

Final Thoughts

The Dividend Aristocrats remain an unusually selective group of S&P 500 companies, each with at least 25 consecutive years of dividend growth.

Their records span recessions, inflationary periods, market declines, and major industry changes, providing meaningful evidence of durable business models and shareholder-friendly capital allocation.

The 10 Aristocrats highlighted above offer several distinct return profiles.

FactSet, S&P Global, and Automatic Data Processing pair recurring revenue with long-term growth, while Brown & Brown adds an asset-light insurance brokerage model.

PepsiCo, Clorox, Hormel Foods, and Amcor provide higher starting income and relatively defensive demand, although margin recovery and execution will be important.

PPG Industries and Albemarle offer more cyclical recovery potential, with their results more sensitive to industrial activity and commodity conditions.

Several of these stocks appear undervalued based on our five-year estimates, but projected returns depend on earnings growth, dividend sustainability, and eventual valuation changes.

A long dividend-growth streak is a valuable sign of resilience, but it does not eliminate company-specific risk or make every Aristocrat attractive at every price.

Additional dividend-stock resources include:

The Dividend Kings List: stocks with at least 50 consecutive years of dividend growth.
The High Dividend Stocks List: stocks with dividend yields of 4% or more.
The Monthly Dividend Stocks List: stocks that make 12 dividend payments per year.

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