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Dividend Kings List 2026 — 45 Tracked Stocks With 50+ Year Streaks

Track 45 widely followed companies that have raised their dividends for 50+ consecutive years, the highest bar in dividend investing. Unlike Aristocrats, Kings are not required to be in the S&P 500. Browse with live yields, filter by sector, and sort by consecutive years.

By MerryDiv Team|Last updated: August 2026
50+ Years
Minimum consecutive years of dividend increases required
No Index Requirement
Unlike Aristocrats, not limited to the S&P 500
45 Tracked Companies
A curated subset of widely followed Dividend Kings

2026 Dividend Kings List

45 widely followed Dividend Kings with sector classification and consecutive years of dividend increases. Stocks tracked by MerryDiv include live dividend yields and link to detailed profiles.

Dividend Kings with yield and consecutive years of increases
TickerCompanySectorDividend YieldConsecutive Years ▼
AWRAmerican States WaterUtilities70
DOVDover CorporationIndustrials68
GPCGenuine Parts CompanyConsumer Discretionary68
PGProcter & GambleConsumer Staples68
NWNNorthwest Natural HoldingUtilities68
PHParker-HannifinIndustrials67
EMREmerson ElectricIndustrials67
CINFCincinnati FinancialFinancials63
LOWLowe's CompaniesConsumer Discretionary63
KOCoca-ColaConsumer Staples62
JNJJohnson & JohnsonHealthcare62
LANCLancaster ColonyConsumer Staples62
NDSNNordson CorporationIndustrials61
CLColgate-PalmoliveConsumer Staples61
ITWIllinois Tool WorksIndustrials60
SWKStanley Black & DeckerIndustrials57
TGTTarget CorporationConsumer Discretionary57
ABMABM IndustriesIndustrials57
FRTFederal Realty Investment TrustReal Estate56
SCLStepan CompanyMaterials56
SJWSJW GroupUtilities56
CWTCalifornia Water ServiceUtilities56
MOAltria GroupConsumer Staples55
PPGPPG IndustriesMaterials55
SYYSysco CorporationConsumer Staples54
CBUCommunity Bank SystemFinancials54
MSAMSA SafetyIndustrials54
TRTootsie Roll IndustriesConsumer Staples54
PEPPepsiCoConsumer Staples54
BDXBecton DickinsonHealthcare54
GWWW.W. GraingerIndustrials53
UVVUniversal CorporationConsumer Staples53
NFGNational Fuel GasUtilities53
SPGIS&P GlobalFinancials53
ABBVAbbVieHealthcare52
ABTAbbott LaboratoriesHealthcare52
KMBKimberly-ClarkConsumer Staples52
WEYSWeyco GroupConsumer Discretionary52
TNCTennant CompanyIndustrials52
NUENucor CorporationMaterials51
ADMArcher-Daniels-MidlandConsumer Staples51
WMTWalmartConsumer Staples51
EDConsolidated EdisonUtilities50
UBSIUnited BanksharesFinancials50
MGEEMGE EnergyUtilities50

Methodology: Dividend King status requires 50+ consecutive years of annual dividend increases, tracked through SEC filings and company announcements. There is no official S&P-style Dividend Kings index, so lists vary by source and can include more companies than the 45 tracked here. Dividend yields are calculated using trailing 12-month dividends divided by current share price, sourced from Yahoo Finance (may be delayed up to 24 hours). MerryDiv refreshes yield data regularly but does not guarantee accuracy. Always verify streaks and payouts through official company filings before making investment decisions.

Kings vs Aristocrats vs Champions

These three lists track companies with long dividend growth streaks, but they have different requirements.

Comparison of Dividend Kings, Aristocrats, and Champions requirements
KingsAristocratsChampions
Min. Consecutive Years50+25+25+
Must Be in S&P 500?NoYesNo
Maintained ByCommunity-maintainedS&P Dow Jones IndicesCommunity-maintained
Typical Count50+~60-70~145+
Popular ETFNoneNOBLNone
ExamplesAWR, DOV, PGJNJ, KO, XOMBroader list

Why Dividend Kings Matter for Income Investors

Half a Century of Proof

Raising dividends for 50+ years means a company has weathered multiple recessions, market crashes, wars, and technological disruptions, and still managed to pay shareholders more every single year. That kind of track record is nearly impossible to fake. A stock with a reliable 3% dividend yield that grows its dividend at 6% per year effectively yields over 5% on your original investment within a decade. Add dividend reinvestment (DRIP) and the compounding accelerates further.

Durable Competitive Advantages

Companies don't pay increasing dividends for half a century by accident. Kings tend to have wide economic moats: dominant brands like Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola, essential services like American States Water, or entrenched industrial positions like Dover and Emerson Electric. Many Kings also rank well on ESG screens; see our guide to sustainable dividend stocks.

Beyond the S&P 500

Because Kings are not restricted to the S&P 500, the list includes excellent smaller and mid-cap companies that Aristocrats miss: water utilities like SJW Group and California Water Service, specialty manufacturers like Nordson, and niche players like Weyco Group. This broader universe gives income investors more choices and potentially better diversification for their portfolios. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dividend Kings are companies that have increased their dividend every year for at least 50 consecutive years. Unlike Dividend Aristocrats, Kings do not need to be members of the S&P 500. They can trade on any major U.S. exchange. This makes the Kings list the gold standard for dividend reliability.
Dividend Kings require 50+ consecutive years of dividend increases and can be any publicly traded U.S. company. Dividend Aristocrats require only 25+ years but must be members of the S&P 500. Many Kings also qualify as Aristocrats if they are in the S&P 500, but smaller Kings like American States Water or SJW Group would not qualify as Aristocrats.
There are now more than 50 commonly cited Dividend Kings in 2026, depending on the source and methodology. MerryDiv currently tracks 45 of the most-followed U.S.-listed Kings on this page. The number changes each year as companies reach the 50-year milestone or lose their status by cutting or freezing their dividend.
Dividend Kings have historically delivered competitive total returns with lower volatility compared to the broader market. Their decades-long track records suggest durable business models. However, past performance does not guarantee future results, and individual Kings can still underperform or face challenges that threaten their dividend streaks.
Yes. A Dividend King loses its status if it fails to increase its dividend in any given year; even holding the dividend flat resets the clock. Companies facing severe financial difficulties can be at risk. The Kings list is community-maintained and updated as companies report their annual dividend actions.
You can buy individual Dividend King stocks through any brokerage account. There is no widely tracked Dividend Kings ETF equivalent to NOBL (the Aristocrats ETF), so most investors build their own King portfolios. You can use MerryDiv to track dividend income from your King holdings automatically.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational and educational purposes only. The information presented does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Dividend payments are not guaranteed and can be reduced or eliminated at any time. Past dividend performance does not guarantee future results. The Dividend Kings list is community-maintained and changes as companies report their annual dividend actions. Always verify through official company filings. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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