Technology dividend aristocrats are established tech companies that have consistently increased their dividend payments for at least 7 consecutive years, compared to the traditional 25-year requirement for S&P 500 dividend aristocrats. This modified timeframe acknowledges the technology sector’s historical emphasis on directing profits toward research, development, and growth initiatives rather than shareholder dividends. These tech dividend aristocrats demonstrate exceptional financial discipline, having successfully balanced consistent shareholder returns with maintaining their competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.
The emergence of these technology dividend payers marks a significant maturation in the sector’s business models. Unlike earlier tech generations that prioritized aggressive growth at all costs, these companies have developed sustainable profit engines that generate sufficient cash flow to reward shareholders while still funding future innovation cycles. This evolution represents a new paradigm in technology investing, where income and growth potential can coexist within the same investment thesis.
These companies represent a blend of stable cash flow generation and continued innovation capacity, offering investors a unique combination of income potential and exposure to technological advancement. Many have diversified revenue streams across hardware, software, services, and cloud infrastructure, providing resilience during market volatility while continuing to invest in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced cybersecurity solutions.
Here are the top 10 Technology Dividend Aristocrats for May of 2025 ranked using Validea’s guru models, which are based on the strategies of great investors like Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch and Benjamin Graham.
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| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap ($mil) | PE Ratio | Price/ Sales | Relative Strength | Price/ Book | Price/ Cash Flow | Dividend Yield | Long-Term EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | $1,084.51 | $52,099 | 27.7 | 3.0 | 72 | 15.0 | 23.3 | 0.8% | 26.2% |
| LRCX | LAM RESEARCH CORP | $84.79 | $108,456 | 23.6 | 6.3 | 49 | 11.4 | 21.5 | 1.0% | 17.3% |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | $211.45 | $3,158,181 | 29.9 | 7.9 | 70 | 47.3 | 26.5 | 0.5% | 15.5% |
| BMI | BADGER METER INC | $244.18 | $7,192 | 53.8 | 8.4 | 79 | 11.2 | 43.2 | 0.5% | 26.9% |
| UI | UBIQUITI INC | $420.77 | $25,453 | 46.4 | 11.0 | 96 | 58.4 | 44.6 | 0.6% | -0.9% |
| GRMN | GARMIN LTD | $201.92 | $38,878 | 26.6 | 6.0 | 75 | 4.8 | 23.6 | 1.5% | 9.7% |
| MPWR | MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC | $710.32 | $34,010 | 18.9 | 14.3 | 54 | 10.4 | 18.2 | 0.7% | 67.1% |
| JKHY | JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES INC | $180.63 | $13,153 | 30.8 | 5.7 | 67 | 6.5 | 20.8 | 1.2% | 10.0% |
| HPQ | HP INC | $28.78 | $27,131 | 10.4 | 0.5 | 51 | 7.7 | 3.9% | 3.0% | |
| TTDKY | TDK CORP (ADR) | $10.94 | $21,094 | 18.1 | 1.4 | 77 | 1.7 | 8.4 | 0.9% | 18.2% |
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