US Dividend Aristocrats — 25+ years of rising dividends
S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats have increased their dividend every year for at least 25 consecutive years. 35 Aristocrats tracked on DivDeck.
What is a Dividend Aristocrat?
To qualify as a Dividend Aristocrat, a company must:
- Be a member of the S&P 500 index
- Have raised its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years
- Meet certain liquidity and market-cap requirements
The list is maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices and reviewed annually. The Dividend Aristocrats Index has historically shown lower volatility than the broader S&P 500.
Confirmed Dividend Data
Dividend Aristocrats in DivDeck (35)
Dividend figures are gross estimates from public sources, not real-time and not investment advice. Verify all data with official sources or your broker.
FAQ
How many Dividend Aristocrats are there?
As of 2025, there are approximately 66–68 S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats. The exact count changes each year as companies are added (meeting the 25-year threshold) or removed (after dividend cuts or index exclusion).
What is a Dividend King?
A Dividend King has increased its dividend for 50+ consecutive years — an even higher bar than the Aristocrats. Examples include Coca-Cola (KO), Procter & Gamble (PG), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).
Are Dividend Aristocrats a safe investment?
Dividend Aristocrats have a strong track record of dividend growth and often show lower volatility. However, no investment is risk-free. Dividends can be cut if a company faces financial difficulty. This is not investment advice.
This information is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, tax advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Dividends, dates and yields may change.
All figures shown are estimated gross amounts before withholding tax. Past dividend payments do not guarantee future payments. Please verify all information with official sources or your broker.