Dividend Aristocrats List: Ranking the Best Dividend Stocks

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This updated Dividend Aristocrats list and ranking system can help you identify the most undervalued Dividend Aristocrat stocks for further evaluation. Use this list as a starting point to conduct additional research on the best dividend stocks for your next investment.Below you’ll find the Dividend Aristocrats list for 2024 and a free dynamic ranking system that updates daily. Updated 01/27/2024 to reflect S&P latest changes. 

Visit the page at any time to see the latest scores. The detailed 35-point scoring methodology is outlined below the table. You’ll also find tips for selecting the best Dividend Aristocrat stocks and the best brokers for dividend growth investing. 


Dividend Aristocrats List and Rankings

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Keep reading after the table to learn about the dynamic ranking system and how I source the data. 

The default sort is by the ranking score, highlighting the most undervalued Dividend Aristocrats at the top, and overvalued at the bottom. You can sort it as you like. 

You may also download this table as a free Dividend Aristocrats spreadsheet, CSV, or PDF. Swipe to scroll across the table on mobile. 

Here’s a video overview of the tool. 

Please note: This data table relies on multiple data feeds. If one feed is down, the table may not populate all fields or load to the website. If there’s an error, refresh or come back later. Blanks and data feed errors will impact rankings. 

TABLE UPDATED 03/28/2024
SYMBOL NAME PRICE P/E P/E FWD DIV/SH YIELD PEG RATIO PRICE/BK PAYOUT 5-YR DGR SCORE
ABBV AbbVie 180.35 66.3 14.76 6.23 0.0345 -9.84 30.74 2.2033 0.1053 12
ABT Abbott Laboratories 113.48 34.75 22.06 2.12 0.0187 1.69 5.1 0.6381 0.1275 18
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland 62.99 9.83 10.77 1.97 0.0312 0.76 1.34 0.2801 0.0609 30
ADP Automatic Data Processing 248.33 28.9 24.83 4.88 0.0197 1.79 23.61 0.5836 0.1297 17
AFL Aflac 85.62 11.05 12.38 1.93 0.0226 0.68 2.25 0.2159 0.1007 29
ALB Albemarle 128.8 9.66 15.07 1.65 0.0128 0.68 1.61 0.1198 0.0362 26
AMCR Amcor 9.48 21.54 12.95 0.5 0.0531 0 3.45 0.6875 0 17
AOS A. O. Smith 88.85 24.11 20.55 1.28 0.0144 3.03 7.11 0.331 0.0993 18
APD Air Products and Chem 243.1 23.24 18.08 7.08 0.0291 3.79 3.63 0.6673 0.0974 19
ATO Atmos Energy 118.26 18.77 16.78 3.22 0.0272 1.92 1.58 0.4853 0.0885 24
BDX Becton, Dickinson 246.53 58.31 17.18 3.74 0.0152 9.78 2.81 0.7372 0.0404 12
BEN Franklin Resources 27.63 14.58 9.56 1.24 0.0449 -1.75 1.14 0.6969 -0.0108 21
BF-A Brown-Forman 53.07 26.34 26.78 0.84 0.0159 -1.75 7.73 0.4835 -0.0108 11
BRO Brown & Brown 87.26 28.58 22.99 0.53 0.0061 1.17 4.45 0.1556 0.0927 20
CAH Cardinal Health 112.54 44.3 14.07 2.03 0.018 0 0 1.9953 0.011 6
CAT Carrier Global 364.65 18.1 16.26 5.45 0.015 1.03 9.34 0.2534 0.088 21
CB Caterpillar 258.5 11.84 10.88 3.61 0.014 0.5 1.76 0.1565 0.033 26
CHD Chubb Limited 104.21 34.15 27.92 1.14 0.0109 5.2 6.57 0.3572 0.0462 12
CHRW Church & Dwight 74.32 27.39 18.5 2.41 0.0324 -3 6.12 0.8981 0.0536 14
CINF Cincinnati Financial 123.29 10.57 17.62 3.2 0.026 0.2 1.6 0.2574 0.072 27
CL Colgate-Palmolive 89.95 32.4 23.63 2.03 0.0225 171.87 121.32 0.6886 0.0285 9
CLX Clorox 152.74 240.04 23.77 4.86 0.0318 -6.09 357.59 3.9503 0.0506 8
CTAS Cintas 685.64 47.31 42.22 5.02 0.0073 3.93 16.43 0.3542 0.1953 12
CVX Chevron 156.35 13.78 10.86 6.51 0.0417 1.67 1.81 0.5314 0.0616 27
DOV Dover 177.22 23.58 17.96 2.09 0.0118 1.47 4.85 0.2701 0.0134 19
ECL Ecolab 231.76 48.41 31.93 2.28 0.0098 19.29 8.22 0.4509 0.0504 8
ED Consolidated Edison 90.05 12.54 16.09 3.33 0.037 1.22 1.47 0.4493 0.0253 25
EMR Emerson Electric 113.45 157.31 19.24 2.12 0.0187 -26.34 3.14 0 0.014 9
ESS Essex Property Trust 241.41 38.24 41.91 9.52 0.0394 29.17 2.86 1.463 0.0443 10
EXPD Expeditors Intl of Wash 121.24 24.26 23.93 1.56 0.0129 3.46 7.3 0.2753 0.0893 18
FAST Fastenal 77.28 38.34 32.91 1.54 0.0199 3.54 13.2 0.6945 0.1271 12
FRT Federal Realty Inv Trust 101.54 36.27 32.75 4.38 0.0431 -14.68 3 1.5501 0.0145 11
GD General Dynamics 281.9 23.44 17.27 5.58 0.0198 16.36 3.62 0.4392 0.0754 18
GPC Genuine Parts Company 155.19 16.63 14.57 4 0.0258 1.15 4.92 0.4071 0.0571 23
GWW W.W. Grainger 1020.17 27.98 23.61 8.11 0.008 1.06 16.15 0.2 0.0638 16
HRL Hormel Foods 34.85 24.05 20.69 1.13 0.0323 -5.29 2.43 0.761 0.0797 16
IBM IBM 190.8 23.49 17.88 6.86 0.0359 -6.79 7.75 0.8149 0.0132 12
ITW Illinois Tool Works 268.21 27.54 24.49 5.55 0.0207 5.35 26.65 0.5565 0.0878 13
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 157.96 28.32 14.37 4.8 0.0304 -18.51 5.53 0.8493 0.0584 16
KMB Kimberly-Clark 127.27 24.45 17.38 4.94 0.0388 4.47 46.87 0.9065 0.0337 11
KVUE Kenvue 21.45 26.86 17.2 0.8 0.0374 0 3.66 0.6905 0 15
KO Coca-Cola 61.03 24.72 20.35 1.95 0.0319 2.29 10.14 0.7452 0.0336 14
LIN Linde plc 466.23 37.01 27.27 5.6 0.012 -88.41 5.66 0.405 0.091 15
LOW Lowe's Companies 253.33 19.24 18.85 4.53 0.0179 0.47 0 0.3297 0.193 23
MCD McDonald's 282.02 24.38 20.82 6.74 0.0239 2.88 0 0.5387 0.0826 16
MDT Medtronic 86.92 27.57 15.95 2.64 0.0304 -11.19 2.23 0.9647 0.0701 15
MKC McCormick & Company 76.03 28.99 24.81 1.68 0.0221 -3.94 3.9 0.6184 0.0835 16
MMM 3M Company 104.59 0 10.15 6.29 0.0601 0 12.02 0.5856 0.0198 12
NDSN NextEra Energy 273.74 31.98 24.4 2.76 0.0101 3.15 5.75 0.3109 0.154 20
NEE Nucor 63.79 17.69 17.36 2.06 0.0323 29.58 2.76 0.5195 0.11 21
NUE Realty Income 198.56 11.03 15.23 2.14 0.0108 0.5 2.32 0.115 0.061 25
O Otis Worldwide 53.77 42.69 32.48 3.14 0.0583 773.31 1.23 2.4303 0.03 12
PEP PepsiCo 173.57 26.46 19.66 5.3 0.0305 -4.52 12.89 0.7537 0.0663 12
PG Procter & Gamble 162.61 27.23 23.36 3.83 0.0235 3.03 8.02 0.6239 0.0563 14
PNR Pentair 85.02 22.71 17.91 0.82 0.0096 1.24 4.37 0.2377 -0.0348 18
PPG PPG Industries 144.54 27.01 15.47 2.66 0.0184 -174.89 4.34 0.4744 0.0644 15
ROP Roper Technologies 559.18 44.04 28.6 2.8 0.005 6.07 3.43 0.2202 0.106 16
SHW Raytheon Technologies 346.89 37.55 27.17 2.82 0.0081 1.79 23.76 0.2617 0.1612 18
SJM Sherwin-Williams 125.72 0 12.32 4.21 0.0335 0 1.77 0 0.05 15
SPGI S&P Global 422.81 51.36 26.53 3.72 0.0088 48.04 3.98 0.4372 0.1248 15
SWK Stanley Black & Decker 97.06 0 17.18 3.3 0.034 0 1.65 0 0.0454 13
SYY Sysco 81.94 19.99 17.35 2.02 0.0247 2.31 17.17 0.5673 0.0658 17
TGT Target 174.67 19.54 16.56 4.17 0.0239 1.61 6 0.4899 0.1159 23
TROW T. Rowe Price Group 120.86 15.58 14.89 4.92 0.0407 13.87 2.85 0.6289 0.1176 22
WMT Walmart 60.72 31.74 23.42 0.84 0.0138 1.41 5.83 0.3973 0.0186 16
WST West Pharmaceutical 394.1 50.04 43.35 0.74 0.0019 1.9 10.05 0.099 0.062 12
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Notes:
01/27/2024: Addition FAST, Deletion WBA  (S&P Global Press Release)
03/07/2023: Addition KVUE
02/07/2023: Deletion VFC due to dividend cut
01/24/2023: Additions NDSN, CHRW, SJM (S&P Global Press Release)
01/26/2022: Additions BRO, CHD; Deletion T (S&P Global Press Release)
12/20/2021: Deletion LEG moved from S&P 500 to S&P 400 Mid Cap Index
02/01/2021: Additions IBM, NEE, WST; Deletions CARR, OTIS, RTX (S&P Global Press Release)
05/21/2020: ROST suspended dividend – Removed from table 09/29/20
04/06/2020 Removed UTX, added RTX. OTIS, CARR
Update for 2020: Added AMCR, ALB ATO, ESS, EXPD, O, ROST. PX to LIN.
Update for 2019: Added CB, CAT, UTX, PBCT. 
Update for 2018: Added AOS, PX, ROP 

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Dividend Aristocrats Ranking Methodology

The table above has the updated Dividend Aristocrats list and a dynamic ranking system designed to highlight the most undervalued Dividend Aristocrats at a given point in time, worthy of more research. 

I call this a quick value rankings list because it’s a first-glance look at the current best value opportunities. Keep in mind that this is in no way a complete way to evaluate a stock. Further research is necessary before buying one of these stocks.

Don’t consider this ranking system a recommendation to buy or sell individual stocks. However, use it as a starting point for further due diligence and research.

I also make no guarantee of the accuracy of this data. Data is sourced from Google Finance, Finviz, and the Dividend Radar CCC list, so it’s as good as they provide it. This table is now fed with near real-time data.

I’m currently using a 40-point system to rank the stocks based on my own investment philosophies and objectives.

Up to five points are awarded to each stock based on the following criteria:

  • Current P/E Ratio
  • Forward P/E Ratio
  • Current Yield
  • PEG Ratio (Price to earnings growth)
  • Price to Book Ratio
  • Payout Ratio
  • 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (DGR)

These are eight valuation measures I use in my own investing. 

Above you can see the vital data, but I’m calculating the scoring behind the scenes because it doesn’t fit. Basic logical commands calculate the scoring based on the metrics listed after the table.

If you have any suggestions for additional metrics, please write them in the comments section. Data that is N/A, negative, or unavailable is scored as zero.

The table and calculations are done with a Google Sheet, utilizing the GOOGLEFINANCE function and the SheetsFinance add-on. I get the dividend growth rate (5-YR DGR) from the Dividend Radar CCC spreadsheet. 

What are the Dividend Aristocrats?

The S&P Dividend Aristocrats Stocks List is a group of companies that have paid and increased dividends for 25 years or more. Income investors favor Dividend Aristocrats because the companies are solid long-term holdings with predictable, safe, and growing dividend payments.

The list is maintained by S&P Global and updated once a year in late January. 

Dividend growth is a key metric for income investors to ensure income growth outpaces inflation. Stability and reliability are also important factors so that income streams remain consistent in a retirement portfolio.

To learn more about the Dividend Aristocrats, visit the Standard & Poors Indices Website.

Dividend Aristocrats Stocks List Eligibility

To be eligible for membership in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats list, a company must meet the following criteria (source):

  • Be a member of the S&P 500
  • Have increased dividends every year for at least 25 consecutive years
  • Meet minimum float-adjusted market capitalization and liquidity requirements

S&P maintains the complete eligibility standards of the Dividend Aristocrats list. 

The Dividend Champions List is not bound by membership in the S&P 500 index, so smaller companies qualify. In addition, the Champions follow the fiscal year instead of the calendar year.

So the S&P 500 rules may not include certain companies with great dividend histories (such as Parker Hannifin) whose streaks are fiscal year based.

Many dividend growth investors prefer the Dividend Champions, Challengers, and Contenders (CCC) for its more comprehensive range of companies.

But the Dividend Aristocrats are the most famous, so many investors choose to stick with the most well-known list. I’ve chosen to do the same for this exercise to keep the size of the table manageable.

How to Buy the Most Undervalued Dividend Aristocrat Stocks

You can attempt to buy each Dividend Aristocrat stock one at a time or use an ETF such as “NOBL”. 

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Detailed Scoring Metrics

I’ve updated the table to be dynamically generated in real-time. A Google Sheet feeds the table, which gets its data from the GOOGLEFINANCE function, FinViz, and the SheetsFinance add-on.

TTM P/E Ratio

  • 0-105 points
  • 10.01-15, 4 points
  • 15.01-20, 3 points
  • 20.01-30, 2 points
  • 30.01-40, 1 point
  • >40, 0 points

Forward P/E Ratio

  • 0-105 points
  • 10.01-15, 4 points
  • 15.01-20, 3 points
  • 20.01-30, 2 points
  • 30.01-40, 1 point
  • >400, 0 points

Dividend Yield

  • >4%, 5 points
  • 3.01%- 4.0%, 4 points
  • 2.01%-3.0%, 3 points
  • 1.01%-2.0%, 2 points
  • 0.01%-1.0%, 1 point
  • No dividend, 0 points

PEG Ratio

  • 0.0-1.0, 5 points
  • 1.01-2, 4 points
  • 2.01-3, 3 points
  • 3.01-4, 2 points
  • 4.01, 5, 1 point
  • >5.0, 0 points

Price to Book

  • 0-2, 5 points
  • 2.01-4, 4 points
  • 4.01-6, 3 points
  • 6.01-8, 2 points
  • 8-10, 1 point
  • >10, 0 points

Payout Ratio

  • <35%, 5 points
  • 35.01%- 45.0%, 4 points
  • 45.01%-60.0%, 3 points
  • 60.01%-75.0%, 2 points
  • 75.01%-90.0%, 1 point
  • >90.00% =, 0 points

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

  • >=15%, 5 points
  • 10%- 14.99%, 4 points
  • 7.5%-9.99%, 3 points
  • 5.0%%-7.49%, 2 points
  • 2.5%-4.99%, 1 point
  • <2.5% =, 0 points

Cash Ratio (Under construction)

  • >1.00, 5 points
  • 0.75-1.00, 4 points
  • 0.50-0.75, 3 point
  • 0.25-0.50, 2 point
  • 0.1-0.25, 1 point
  • 0.01-.1, 0 points

Please provide any feedback you may have in the comments section or by contacting me. I’m happy to consider other metrics or adjusting the methodology as long as the data is available and it fits into the screen.This updated Dividend Aristocrats list and ranking system can help you identify the most undervalued Dividend Aristocrat stocks for further evaluation. Use this list as a starting point to conduct additional research on the best dividend stocks for your next investment.

Why Invest in the Dividend Aristocrats?

Dividend growth investors pay close attention to a few lists of stocks to help quickly weed out companies without a proven long-term dividend commitment.

 

The most widely used is the S&P Dividend Aristocrats List. Dividend Aristocrats are stocks that are part of the Standard & Poors 500 index and have maintained a continuous dividend payment and growth streak of 25 years or more. They also must meet minimum certain market capitalization and liquidity requirements.

The Dividend Aristocrats are, as their name suggests, an elite group. Today, the list consists of 50 stocks.

Some of the more popular members include Chevron (CVX), Proctor & Gamble (PG), Walmart (WMT), Coca-Cola (KO), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

For dividend investors looking for excellent, wide-moat companies with superior business models and rock-solid management over the years, the Dividend Aristocrats List is a candy store.

For now, I’ve chosen to focus on the Dividend Aristocrats instead of the U.S. Champions, Challengers, and Contenders List (the “CCCs”) to keep the table more manageable. Though I also use the CCC list, many beginner-to-intermediate investors tend to favor the upper crust of dividend payers.

How to Use the Dividend Aristocrats Ranking System to find the Best Dividend Stocks

The ranking system is a STARTING POINT for further research. It’s a quick look at the Dividend Aristocrats list, comparable in one table.

Don’t just go and buy the top ten, that would be short-sighted. But use it to foster investment ideas and then go off and do your own research on the individual stocks. A high or low ranking through my automated system is not a recommendation to buy or sell any stock. Invest at your own risk!

Keep in mind that the data is only as accurate as data providers. All are reliable, but sometimes the table doesn’t update perfectly or the data is wrong. Also, watch out for anomalies. For example, a stock could receive a “5” rating for a high yield, but the company may have lost the investors’ confidence and could be ready to cut the dividend.

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