The Dividend Aristocrats represent an elite group of S&P 500 companies that have raised their dividend payments for 25 straight years or more. This exclusive club includes under 70 companies spanning multiple economic sectors.
Such sustained dividend growth demonstrates reliable earnings strength over decades. These firms have successfully navigated various economic conditions while continuing to boost their payouts, showcasing their capacity to produce dependable cash flows and allocate capital wisely. Although other stocks may offer larger dividend yields today, Dividend Aristocrats tend to deliver progressive income growth that has traditionally matched or exceeded inflation rates.
When markets decline, these companies typically experience smaller price swings compared to the overall S&P 500. The majority maintain prudent debt management and produce significant free cash flow, enabling them to sustain dividend distributions even during economic downturns.
The quarter-century dividend growth requirement serves as a natural filter, identifying businesses with resilient operating models and strong competitive positions. This standard automatically eliminates newer enterprises and companies in volatile industries that cannot achieve consistent dividend expansion. Portfolio managers frequently incorporate these securities into income-oriented strategies because of their proven payment history, although historical results don’t ensure continued dividend growth or stock appreciation.
Below are the leading 10 Dividend Aristocrats for June 2025, ranked according to Validea’s investment models that emulate the approaches of legendary investors including 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $111.05 | $478,626 | 14.7 | 1.4 | 48 | 1.8 | 8.1 | 3.5% |
| CVX | CHEVRON CORP | $147.98 | $258,480 | 17.0 | 1.3 | 45 | 1.7 | 7.8 | 4.5% |
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | $1,035.28 | $49,734 | 26.4 | 2.9 | 64 | 14.3 | 22.3 | 0.8% |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | $77.68 | $37,656 | 20.1 | 0.5 | 62 | 19.6 | 13.2 | 2.6% |
| CB | CHUBB LTD | $280.08 | $112,235 | 13.5 | 2.0 | 62 | 1.7 | 12.5 | 1.3% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC | $305.05 | $123,827 | 31.2 | 6.1 | 76 | 21.2 | 27.2 | 1.9% |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $155.56 | $374,289 | 17.3 | 4.2 | 59 | 4.8 | 12.9 | 3.2% |
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC | $256.45 | $75,140 | 22.6 | 4.8 | 61 | 23.2 | 19.9 | 2.9% |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | $136.48 | $187,125 | 20.1 | 2.0 | 37 | 10.2 | 14.2 | 4.0% |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO | $161.20 | $377,940 | 25.6 | 4.5 | 49 | 7.3 | 20.8 | 2.5% |
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