Technology dividend aristocrats are established tech companies that have consistently increased their dividend payments for at least seven consecutive years. This designation modifies the classic dividend aristocrat standard—which normally demands 25 years of dividend increases for S&P 500 firms—to accommodate the distinct nature of the technology sector. Since tech companies have traditionally focused on reinvesting earnings into research, development, expansion, and competitive advantages rather than paying dividends, the reduced seven-year threshold better captures dividend reliability within this industry.
These firms demonstrate exceptional financial stewardship by balancing regular shareholder distributions with the capital requirements necessary to stay competitive in rapidly evolving technology markets.
Shifting Priorities in the Tech Landscape
The emergence of dividend-paying technology companies marks a significant shift in sector dynamics. Rather than pursuing the high-growth, reinvestment-heavy approaches that historically characterized tech firms, these companies have developed stable revenue models that generate sufficient cash flow to both compensate shareholders and fund continued innovation. This transformation offers investors a compelling combination: reliable dividend income paired with the growth potential inherent in technology businesses, delivering a more diversified investment proposition than purely growth-oriented tech stocks or traditional dividend-focused strategies.
Top Technology Dividend Aristocrats
The following list presents the leading 10 Technology Dividend Aristocrats for September of 2025, ranked according to Validea’s analytical models that incorporate investment strategies from renowned 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | $952.93 | $45,581 | 24.0 | 2.6 | 43 | 12.4 | 20.2 | 0.9% |
| NTES | NETEASE INC (ADR) | $150.14 | $95,068 | 20.1 | 6.2 | 86 | 4.5 | 18.1 | 0.3% |
| LRCX | LAM RESEARCH CORP | $128.32 | $162,404 | 30.9 | 8.8 | 85 | 16.5 | 28.3 | 0.7% |
| JKHY | JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES INC | $151.50 | $11,040 | 24.3 | 4.7 | 39 | 5.2 | 16.7 | 1.5% |
| GRMN | GARMIN LTD | $236.44 | $45,513 | 29.2 | 6.7 | 78 | 5.6 | 26.0 | 1.3% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC | $291.50 | $118,070 | 29.2 | 5.7 | 59 | 19.1 | 25.5 | 2.0% |
| KLAC | KLA CORP | $1,068.67 | $140,727 | 35.2 | 11.6 | 79 | 30.1 | 31.5 | 0.6% |
| MPWR | MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC | $908.45 | $43,507 | 23.7 | 17.1 | 50 | 12.8 | 22.8 | 0.6% |
| APH | AMPHENOL CORP | $123.13 | $150,332 | 49.1 | 8.0 | 88 | 13.0 | 37.6 | 0.5% |
| HPQ | HP INC | $27.50 | $25,704 | 10.0 | 0.5 | 31 | 7.2 | 4.2% |
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