2020 Dividend Aristocrats List | See All 64 Now Sure Dividend

Sure Dividend

High-Quality Dividend Stocks, Long-Term Plan
The Sure Dividend Investing MethodMember's Area

The 2020 Dividend Aristocrats List | See All 64 Now


Updated on March 3rd, 2020 by Bob Ciura
Spreadsheet data updated daily

The Dividend Aristocrats are a select group of 64 S&P 500 stocks with 25+ years of consecutive dividend increases.

They are the ‘best of the best’ dividend growth stocks. The Dividend Aristocrats have a long history of outperforming the market.

The requirements to be a Dividend Aristocrat are:

There are currently 64 Dividend Aristocrats. You can download an Excel spreadsheet of all 64 (with metrics that matter) by clicking the link below:

 

Click here to download your Dividend Aristocrats Excel Spreadsheet List now.

Note: On January 24th, 2020, Amcor (AMCR), Atmos Energy (ATO), Realty Income (O), Essex Property Trust (ESS), Ross Stores (ROST), Albemarle (ALB), and Expeditors International (EXPD) were added to the Dividend Aristocrats Index which brings the total number of Dividend Aristocrats up from 57 to 64. These new aristocrats will be covered on Sure Dividend very soon.

2020 Dividend Aristocrats Changes

Source: S&P News Release

You can see detailed analysis on all 64 further below in this article, in our Dividend Aristocrats In Focus series. Analysis includes valuation, growth, and competitive advantage(s).

Table of Contents

You can also watch the following video for more information on the Dividend Aristocrats and see a table of the Dividend Aristocrats below.

How to Use The Dividend Aristocrats List To Find Dividend Investment Ideas

The downloadable Dividend Aristocrats Excel Spreadsheet List above contains the following for each stock in the index:

All Dividend Aristocrats are high quality businesses based on their long dividend histories. A company cannot pay rising dividends for 25+ years without having a strong and durable competitive advantage.

But not all Dividend Aristocrats make equally good investments today. That’s where the spreadsheet in this article comes into play. You can use the Dividend Aristocrats spreadsheet to quickly find quality dividend investment ideas.

The list of all 64 Dividend Aristocrats is valuable because it gives you a concise list of all S&P 500 stocks with 25+ consecutive years of dividend increases (that also meet certain minimum size and liquidity requirements).

These are businesses that have both the desire and ability to pay shareholders rising dividends year-after-year. This is a rare combination.

Together, these two criteria are powerful – but they are not enough. Value must be considered as well.

The spreadsheet above allows you to sort by forward price-to-earnings ratio so you can quickly find undervalued, high quality dividend stocks.

Here’s how to use the Dividend Aristocrats list to quickly find high quality dividend growth stocks potentially trading at a discount:

  1. Download the list
  2. Sort by PE ratio, smallest to largest
  3. Research the top stocks further

Here’s how to do this quickly in the spreadsheet

Step 1: Download the list, and open it.

Step 2: Apply a filter function to each column in the spreadsheet.

Step 3: Click on the small gray down arrow next to ‘P/E Ratio”, and then click on ‘Descending’.

Step 4: Review the highest ranked Dividend Aristocrats before investing. You can see detailed analysis on every Dividend Aristocrat further below in this article.

That’s it; you can follow the same procedure to sort by any other metric in the spreadsheet.

This article examines the characteristics and performance of the Dividend Aristocrats in detail. A table of contents for easy navigation is below.

Performance Through February 2020

In February 2020, The Dividend Aristocrats, as measured by the Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL), registered a decline of 8.6%. It underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) for the month.

Short-term performance is mostly noise. Performance should be measured over a minimum of 3 years, and preferably longer periods of time.

The Dividend Aristocrats Index has outperformed the market by 0.4% annually over the last decade – with slightly lower volatility.

Source: S&P Fact Sheet

Higher total returns with lower volatility is the ‘holy grail’ of investing. It is worth exploring the characteristics of the Dividend Aristocrats in detail to determine why they have performed so well.

Note that a good portion of the outperformance relative to the S&P 500 comes during recessions (2000 – 2002, 2008). Dividend Aristocrats have historically seen smaller drawdowns during recessions versus the S&P 500. This makes holding through recessions that much easier. Case-in-point: In 2008 the Dividend Aristocrats Index declined 22%. That same year, the S&P 500 declined 38%.

Great businesses with strong competitive advantages tend to be able to generate stronger cash flows during recessions. This allows them to gain market share while weaker businesses fight to stay alive.

Related: The video below shows the Great Recession performance of every Dividend Aristocrat (excluding the new Aristocrats for 2019 and 2020).

 

The Dividend Aristocrats Index has beaten the market over the last decade (and over the last 28 years)…

I believe dividend paying stocks outperform non-dividend paying stocks for three reasons:

  1. A company that pays dividends is likely to be generating earnings or cash flows so that it can pay dividends to shareholders. This excludes ‘pre-earnings’ start-ups and failing businesses. In short, it excludes the riskiest stocks.
  2. A business that pays consistent dividends must be more selective with the growth projects it takes on because a portion of its cash flows are being paid out as dividends. Scrutinizing over capital allocation decisions likely adds to shareholder value.
  3. Stocks that pay dividends are willing to reward shareholders with cash payments. This is a sign that management is shareholder-friendly.

In our view, Dividend Aristocrats have historically outperformed the market and other dividend paying stocks because they are, on average, higher-quality businesses.

A high-quality business should outperform a mediocre business over a long period of time, all other things being equal.

For a business to increase its dividends for 25+ consecutive years, it must have or at least had in the very recent past a strong competitive advantage.

Sector Overview

A sector breakdown of the Dividend Aristocrats index is shown below:

The top 2 sectors by weight in the Dividend Aristocrats are Consumer Staples and Industrials. The Dividend Aristocrats Index is tilted toward Consumer Staples and Industrials relative to the S&P 500. These 2 sectors make up over 42% of The Dividend Aristocrats Index, but less than 20% of The S&P 500.

The Dividend Aristocrats Index is also significantly underweight the Information Technology sector; with a 1.5% allocation compared with over 20% allocation within the S&P 500.

The Dividend Aristocrat Index is filled with stable ‘old economy’ blue chip consumer products businesses and manufacturers; the 3M’s (MMM), Coca-Cola’s (KO), and Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) of the investing world. These ‘boring’ businesses aren’t likely to generate 20%+ earnings-per-share growth, but they also are very unlikely to see large earnings drawdowns as well.

The 7 Best Dividend Aristocrats Today

The following section ranks our top 7 Dividend Aristocrats to buy today, based on expected annual returns through 2025. These 7 stocks represent attractive long-term buys for dividend growth investors.


Dividend Aristocrat #7: AT&T Inc. (T)

AT&T is the largest communications company in the world, operating in four distinct business units: AT&T Communications (providing mobile, broadband, video and other communications services to more than 100 million U.S. consumers and more than 3 million businesses), WarnerMedia (including Turner, HBO and Warner Bros.), AT&T Latin America (offering pay-TV and wireless service to 11 countries) and Xandr (providing advertising). AT&T generated $170 billion in annual revenue last year.

On January 29th, 2019 AT&T reported Q4 and full year 2019 results for the period ending December 31st, 2019. For the quarter the company generated $46.8 billion in revenue, down from $48.0 billion in Q4 2018, as growth in domestic wireless services and business services partially offset declines in domestic video, legacy wireline services and WarnerMedia. Adjusted earnings-per-share equaled $0.89 compared to $0.86 previously.

Source: Investor Presentation

For the year AT&T generated $181.2 billion in revenue, up 6.1% led by a full year of Time Warner and growth in domestic wireless services. Adjusted earnings-per-share equaled $3.57 compared to $3.52 in 2018. AT&T reduced its debt-to-EBITDA ratio to 2.5x in 2019. AT&T also updated its 2020 outlook and 3-year financial guidance and capital allocation plan.

For 2020 the company reiterated its expectation of revenue growth of 1% to 2%, adjusted earnings-per-share of $3.60 to $3.70 and a dividend payout ratio in the low-50% range. By 2022, AT&T expects 1% to 2% annual revenue growth, $4.50 to $4.80 in earnings-per-share, continued dividend increases and a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.0x to 2.25x.

AT&T’s future growth will be derived from its core wireless and broadband services, but also from content thanks to the TimeWarner acquisition. AT&T will become a diversified media giant, which also provides a valuable hedge against rising content costs.

AT&T is an attractive stock for income investors, as it has a high dividend yield above 5%, and has also increased its dividend for over 30 consecutive years. In addition, the stock is attractively valued right now. Shares of AT&T trade for 10.1 times earnings, according to 2020 EPS estimates. Multiple expansion to our fair value estimate of 12 would boost annual returns by 3.5% per year through 2025.

Overall, the combination of 4% expected EPS growth, the 5.6% dividend yield, and multiple expansion leads to total expected returns just above 13% per year through 2025.


Dividend Aristocrat #6: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland is the largest publicly-traded farmland product company in the United States. Archer-Daniels-Midland’s businesses include the processing of cereal grains and oilseeds, as well as agricultural storage and transportation.

Archer-Daniels-Midland reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 earnings results on January 29, 2020. For the fourth quarter, revenues grew 2.4% to $16.3 billion, compared with just under $16 billion in the same quarter the previous year. For the full fiscal year, revenue increased 0.5% to $64.7 billion.

Diluted EPS was $0.90 vs. $0.55 in 4Q18, up 63.6% year over year. However, for the full year 2019, Diluted EPS was $2.44 vs. $3.19 in FY 2018 (down 24%). Management is excited about the opportunities they see in 2020 and beyond. They are expecting higher earnings for 2020, particularly as the impact of the US-China Phase 1 trade deal.

Also, from fast-growing consumer trends, areas such as alternative proteins to foods and beverages that enhance health, to unique products for pets. Management also expects a 20%+ growth in Nutrition profitability. These growth catalysts have analysts expecting EPS for FY2020 to be $3.31.

Archer-Daniels-Midland has had a hard time increasing its profits over the last decade. Earnings-per-share as recently as 2018 were only slightly higher than in 2009. That said, with the new acquisition of Ziegler Group and the opening of the nutrition flavor research and customer center, we expect better growth ahead. The company has completed multiple acquisitions over the past several years to boost its growth prospects.

Source: Investor Presentation

We believe that a rate of growth around 4.0% annually is feasible moving forward. ADM’s future growth will be fueled by its competitive advantages, specifically its leadership position in the agriculture industry and the resulting economies of scale.

This has enabled ADM to continue raising its dividend each year, for 45 consecutive years. On January 30th, ADM increased its quarterly dividend by 2.9%, to $0.36 per share. And, the dividend appears highly secure. ADM’s new annual dividend rate of $1.44 per share represents a trailing payout ratio of 44%. This is a modest payout ratio which leaves room for continued dividend increases, particularly as the company’s earnings are likely to keep growing in the years ahead.

ADM stock is modestly valued, trading for 11.7x 2020 expected adjusted EPS of $3.31. Our fair value estimate for ADM is a P/E ratio of 15.2x, equal to the 10-year historical average P/E. Expansion of the valuation multiple could increase annual returns by 5.4% per year through 2025.

Returns will be boosted by 4% expected annual EPS growth, and the current dividend yield of 3.7%. In all, total returns are expected to reach 13.1% per year through 2025.


Dividend Aristocrat #5: AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)

AbbVie is a pharmaceutical company focused on Immunology, Oncology, and Virology. AbbVie was spun off by Abbott Laboratories in 2013 and now trades with a market capitalization of ~$130 billion. Its most important product is Humira, which by itself represents ~60% of annual revenue.

AbbVie reported strong financial results for the 2019 fourth quarter, and for the full year. For the quarter, sales excluding currency impacts rose 5.3%, while adjusted earnings-per-share increased 16%. For 2019, total revenue of $33.27 billion increased 2.7% operationally, from 2018. Adjusted EPS increased 13% for the full year.

Humira once again weighed down AbbVie. For 2019, U.S. Humira sales increased 8.6% but international Humira sales declined 28% due to biosimilar competition. Humira has lost patent exclusivity abroad, and will lose patent exclusivity in the U.S. in 2023.

Fortunately, AbbVie has invested heavily in new products to generate growth. AbbVie invested $6.4 billion in research and development in 2019. The results are materializing, as new products are leading AbbVie’s growth. For example, Imbruvica sales increased 29% in 2019, while sales of Venclexta more than doubled last year.

Source: Investor Presentation

Along with its quarterly results, the company raised its full-year guidance. AbbVie now expects 2019 adjusted EPS in a range of $8.90 to $8.92, up from $8.82 to $8.92. The new guidance range represents full-year adjusted EPS growth of 12.6%, at the midpoint. In addition, AbbVie raised its quarterly dividend by 10%.

AbbVie’s major risk is loss of exclusivity for Humira, which has already transpired in Europe and will occur in the U.S. in 2023. Fortunately, AbbVie has multiple organic growth opportunities to replace Humira declines. In addition, AbbVie also recently announced the $63 billion acquisition of Botox-maker Allergan (AGN), which diversifies AbbVie’s product offerings.

The combined company will have annual revenues of nearly $50 billion. AbbVie expects the transaction to be 10% accretive to adjusted EPS over the first full year following the close of the transaction, with peak accretion of greater than 20%.

AbbVie has an expected dividend payout ratio of 49% for 2020, which indicates a secure dividend. AbbVie will be more leveraged following the transaction, as a portion of the cash component of the offer will be funded with new debt. Fortunately, the company is committed to a Baa2/BBB or better credit rating. AbbVie also issued a new debt reduction target of $15 billion to $18 billion by 2021.

This should allow AbbVie to not only maintain its dividend, but also continue to increase its dividend each year. The stock has a current yield of 5.4%, and AbbVie shares appear undervalued. The stock trades for a 2020 P/E ratio of 9.1x, compared with our fair value estimate of 10.5x. In all, total annual returns are expected to reach 13.8% per year over the next five years.


Dividend Aristocrat #4: Chevron Corporation (CVX)

Chevron is a global oil and gas super-major. Last year, Chevron generated 78% of its earnings from its upstream segment. In late January, Chevron reported (1/31/20) financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. In the quarter, production remained flat over the prior year’s quarter but in the full year it grew 4% thanks to strong growth in the Permian Basin. However, in the quarter, the average realized price of oil and gas fell. In addition, Chevron incurred a $9.2 billion net asset write-off, as the value of its North American natural gas assets has slumped.

As a result, Chevron switched from a profit of $1.95 per share in prior year’s quarter to a loss of -$3.51 per share. Even its adjusted earnings-per-share of $1.39 fell -29% due to lower commodity prices. As this decrease in the bottom line was caused by a modest ~10% decrease in the average realized price of oil and gas, the high sensitivity of the results of Chevron to the underlying commodity prices was confirmed once again.

Chevron grew its output by 5% in 2017, 7% in 2018 and 4% in 2019 and expects to grow its output by 3%-4% per year until 2024. We believe that the sustained growth in the Permian Basin and in Australia will help the oil major meet its production guidance. It is remarkable that Chevron has more than doubled the value of its assets in Permian in the last two years thanks to new discoveries and technological advances. Chevron now invests most of its funds on projects that begin delivering cash flows within two years. We continue to expect the company to grow its earnings-per-share by about 8% per year on average over the next five years.

Chevron has above-average dividend safety considering its industry. As a commodity producer, Chevron is vulnerable to any downturn in the price of oil, particularly given that it is the most leveraged oil major to the oil price. Fortunately, the company is in the positive phase of its cycle now.

Moreover, Chevron had an unsustainable payout ratio from 2015 through 2017 but its payout ratio has fallen to 83%, which is high but manageable if earnings grow as expected. Chevron’s main competitive advantage is its size and industry position. As major projects have recently been completed, the company has achieved record free cash flows in the last three years.

Chevron stock trades for a 2020 price-to-earnings ratio of 15.4x, based on expected EPS of $6.20. Our fair value estimate is a P/E of 15.8x, meaning the stock is slightly undervalued. The company also recently raised its dividend 8.4% and will keep raising its dividend for the foreseeable future. Chevron is a member of the exclusive Dividend Aristocrats list thanks to its 33 consecutive years of dividend increases.

With a 5.4% dividend yield, future expected EPS growth of 8% per year, and a positive 0.5% annual contribution from an expanding P/E multiple, we expect total annual returns of 13.9% per year through 2025.


Dividend Aristocrat #3: People’s United Financial (PBCT)

People’s United Financial is a regional bank and financial services company engaged in real estate and mortgage lending, equipment financing, consumer loans, life insurance, brokerage services, wealth management, and traditional banking services. The company has a network of 400+ branches, with total assets of $52 billion and a market capitalization above $7 billion.

In mid-January, People’s United Financial reported (1/16/20) financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Due to flat interest rates, the net interest margin of the company remained essentially flat. Nevertheless, the company grew its operating earnings-per-share 3% over last year’s quarter, from $0.36 to a record $0.37, thanks to the acquisition of United Financial.

On an organic basis, loans remained flat sequentially and deposits declined -1% but net interest income and non-interest income grew 10% and 17%, respectively, thanks to the acquisition. Management expects the net interest margin to remain essentially flat this year.

Source: Investor Presentation

People’s United Financial has a positive growth outlook in the coming years. Acquisitions will continue to help the company expand its geographic reach and customer base. It recently acquired VAR Technology Finance, which focuses on serving the technological sector. People’s United Financial also completed the acquisition of BSB Bancorp. More recently, on November 1st People’s United Financial completed the acquisition of United Financial Bancorp, Inc. (UBNK). This acquisition will enhance the presence of the company in central Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

The bank also continues to benefit from higher loan balances thanks to organic and acquired growth. Net interest margin expansion seems to have ceased, so this acquisition-led growth will be critical for People’s United to achieve our earnings-per-share growth estimate of 5% annually through 2025.

People’s United is not a recession-resistant company. As a financial services provider, its profits are highly correlated to economic growth. For example, from 2007-2010, earnings-per-share declined 54% as the Great Recession took its toll. With that said, it remained profitable throughout, and continued to increase its dividend through the Great Recession, an impressive feat for a bank.

People’s United has a secure dividend. We expect $1.46 in earnings-per-share for 2020; the current dividend payout stands at $0.71 per share, for a dividend payout ratio of just 49%. With a payout ratio less than half of expected EPS, investors can be confident that the dividend is secure.

We expect earnings-per-share of $1.46 for 2020. Based on this, the stock trades for a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 9.9. Our fair value estimate is a P/E of 13, which we believe is warranted due to the company’s growth potential and dividend history. Expansion of the valuation multiple could produce a 5.6% annual boost to shareholder returns through 2025. Combining valuation changes with the 5.0% expected annual earnings growth and the 4.9% dividend yield, we expect total returns of 15.5% per year for People’s United Financial stock over the next five years.


Dividend Aristocrat #2: Exxon Mobil (XOM)

Like Chevron, Exxon Mobil is an integrated super-major, with operations across the oil and gas industry. In 2019, the oil major generated over 80% of its earnings from its upstream segment, with the remainder from its downstream (mostly refining) segment and its chemicals segment.

In late January, Exxon reported (1/31/20) financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019. Production remained flat over last year’s quarter, as a 4% increase in liquids was offset by a 5% decrease in gas. Excluding non-recurring gains of $3.9 billion, which resulted from asset sales, adjusted earnings-per-share plunged 71%, from $1.41 to $0.41, primarily due to depressed margins in the downstream and chemical segments.

Source: Earnings Slides

We remain positive regarding Exxon’s long-term growth prospects. Global demand for oil and gas continues to rise, which provides a strong fundamental tailwind for the company’s long-term future. According to a recent company presentation, new supply of 550 billion barrels of oil and 2,100 trillion cubic feet of natural gas are required through 2040 to meet projected global demand. In preparation, the oil major has greatly increased its capital expenses in order to grow its production from 4.0 to 5.0 million barrels per day by 2025.

The Permian Basin will be a major growth driver, as the oil giant has about 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent in the area and expects to reach production of more than 1.0 million barrels per day in the area by 2024. Guyana, one of the most exciting growth projects in the energy sector, will be another major growth driver. In 2019, Exxon Mobil made 6 major deep-water discoveries in Guyana and Cyprus. In Guyana, Exxon Mobil has started Liza Phase I ahead of schedule. Guyana’s total recoverable resources are estimated at over 8 billion oil equivalent barrels.

Exxon Mobil’s earnings are volatile, due to the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry. For 2020, we expect adjusted earnings-per-share of $3.50. The stock trades for a P/E ratio of 14.8. Our fair value estimate is a P/E of 13, as investor sentiment has eroded while the company turns itself around. Contraction of the P/E multiple could reduce annual returns by 2.6% per year.

However, because of Exxon Mobil’s depressed earnings, we expect a snap-back with 12% annual expected earnings-per-share growth over the next five years. Including the 6.7% dividend yield, we expect total annual returns just above 16% per year over the next five years.


Dividend Aristocrat #1: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)

Walgreens Boots Alliance is a pharmacy retailer with over 18,000 stores in 11 countries. The stock currently has a $45 billion market capitalization. Walgreens has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years.

The company recently concluded fiscal 2020 Q1, and the results were mixed. Walgreens reported a 6% decline in adjusted earnings-per-share for the quarter while sales increased 1.6% (up 2.3% on a constant currency basis), thanks to continued growth in the Retail Pharmacy USA segment and a 5.2% increase in the Pharmaceutical Wholesale segment.

Walgreens made progress on a number of strategic initiatives last quarter. It created a German wholesale joint venture with McKesson (MCK) and formed a group purchasing organization with Kroger (KR) as it believes these strategic partnerships will help it grow its market share and improve its long-term growth outlook. In the short term, it fiscal 2020 outlook expects relatively little change in its earnings-per-share from fiscal 2019.

The most recent quarter showed that the company continues to struggle with earnings-per-share growth, but also is taking steps to secure its long term growth prospects through strategic investment. It is aiming to accomplish this by accelerating its digitization, restructuring its retail business and transforming its stores into neighborhood health centers, and significantly improving cost efficiencies.

Source: Investor Presentation

Pharmacy sales were up 2.9% last quarter, while prescriptions grew 1.4%. This shows that Walgreens continues to be the go-to retailer for pharmacy products and services.

Excluding acquisitions, pharmacy sales and prescriptions still grew 2.5% and 2.8%, respectively. One negative point from the quarter was that Walgreens lost market share by 55 basis points, to 20.9%. In addition, its international segment saw a 2.7% decline in sales due to ongoing soft market conditions in the U.K.

While the company continues to be plagued by sluggishness and growing competition in the space, there should be plenty of room for growth next year and beyond, thanks to sales growth, strategic initiatives, and the continued integration of the Rite Aid acquisition.

Walgreens’ competitive advantage is its leading market share. Its robust retail presence and convenient locations encourage consumers to use Walgreens instead of its competitors. This brand strength means customers keep coming back to Walgreens, providing the company with stable sales and growth.

Consumers are unlikely to cut spending on prescriptions and other healthcare products even during difficult economic times which makes Walgreens very resistant to recessions. Walgreens’ adjusted earnings-per-share declined by just 7% during 2009 and the company actually grew its adjusted earnings-per-share from 2007 through 2010.

Despite its weak fiscal year, Walgreens has a positive long-term growth outlook. Retail Pharmacy has proven to be resistant to e-commerce and will benefit from the aging U.S. population and rising demand for healthcare. The company also raised its cost-cutting target from $1.5 billion, to over $1.8 billion by fiscal 2022. Store closures are part of this plan. Walgreens already announced it will close 200 Boots stores in the U.K., and more recently announced the closure of 200 stores in the U.S.

Walgreens has a current share price of ~$46 and a midpoint for adjusted earnings-per-share of $6.00 for fiscal 2020. As a result, the stock trades for a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.7. This is a low valuation for a highly-profitable company, especially one with a strong brand and leadership position in its industry. Over the past 10 years, Walgreens held an average price-to-earnings ratio of 16.2.

As a result, Walgreens stock appears to be undervalued, relative to both the broader market as well as its own historical averages. But due to Walgreens’ slower growth and current headwinds, we have a 2025 price-to-earnings ratio target of 12 for the stock.

If shares were to expand to meet our target valuation, investors would see 9.3% added to annual returns over the next five years. Plus, Walgreens has 5% expected annual earnings-per-share growth and a 4% dividend yield. In this forecast, total annualized returns could exceed 18% over the next five years.

The Dividend Aristocrats In Focus Analysis Series

You can see analysis on every single Dividend Aristocrat below. Each is sorted by GICS sectors and listed in alphabetical order by name. The newest Sure Analysis Research Database report for each security is included as well, with its date in brackets.

Consumer Staples

Industrials

Health Care

Consumer Discretionary

Financials

Materials

Energy

Information Technology

Real Estate

Telecommunication Services

Utilities

Looking for no-fee DRIP Dividend Aristocrats? Click here to read an article examining all 15 no-fee DRIP Dividend Aristocrats in detail.

Historical Dividend Aristocrats List
(1989 – 2020)

The image below shows the history of the Dividend Aristocrats Index from 1989 through 2020:

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.

 

Click here to download the 1989 to 2020 Dividend Aristocrats Excel Spreadsheet.

This information was compiled from the following sources:

Other Dividend Lists & Final Thoughts

The Dividend Aristocrats list is not the only way to quickly screen for businesses that regularly pay rising dividends.

There is nothing magical about the Dividend Aristocrats. They are ‘just’ a collection of high quality shareholder friendly businesses that have strong competitive advantages.

Purchasing this type of business at fair or better prices and holding for the long-run will likely result in favorable long-term performance.

You have a choice in what type of business you buy into. You can buy into the mediocre, or the excellent.

Often, excellent businesses are not more expensive (based on their price-to-earnings ratio) than mediocre businesses.

“When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever.”

– Warren Buffett

Thanks for reading this article. Please send any feedback, corrections, or questions to support@suredividend.com.


More from sure dividend
The Sure Dividend Investing MethodMember's Area


The Morning Dividend
About Us - videos - articles
contact - legal - testimonials