The Dividend Aristocrats comprise a select group of S&P 500 companies defined by their consistent dividend growth record. To qualify, companies must have increased their dividend payments annually for at least 25 consecutive years. Currently, fewer than 70 companies meet these criteria, representing various sectors across the economy.
This consistent dividend growth demonstrates these companies’ financial stability. By maintaining and increasing shareholder payments through different economic environments, these businesses have shown their ability to generate reliable profits and manage cash flow effectively. While other stocks may offer higher dividend yields, Dividend Aristocrats provide dependable, growing income that has helped investors address the effects of inflation over time.
From a performance perspective, Dividend Aristocrats have historically shown lower volatility during market downturns compared to the broader S&P 500. These companies typically maintain conservative debt levels and generate strong free cash flow, enabling them to sustain their dividend commitments during challenging economic periods.
Here are the top 10 Dividend Aristocrats for April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $118.67 | $514,926 | 15.1 | 1.5 | 57 | 2.0 | 8.8 | 3.2% | 15.4% |
| CVX | CHEVRON CORP | $166.47 | $293,087 | 17.2 | 1.5 | 65 | 1.9 | 8.4 | 3.9% | 26.1% |
| CTAS | CINTAS CORP | $208.67 | $84,234 | 10.2 | 2.0 | 79 | 18.3 | 9.5 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO | $169.50 | $397,452 | 27.0 | 4.7 | 66 | 7.9 | 21.9 | 2.3% | 15.8% |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | $75.30 | $36,839 | 19.4 | 0.5 | 53 | 18.3 | 12.9 | 2.7% | 47.8% |
| CB | CHUBB LTD | $301.54 | $120,823 | 13.3 | 2.2 | 75 | 1.9 | 12.1 | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | $1,004.92 | $48,408 | 25.8 | 2.8 | 62 | 14.5 | 21.8 | 0.8% | 26.1% |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | $149.12 | $204,518 | 21.5 | 2.2 | 48 | 11.3 | 15.2 | 3.6% | 9.7% |
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC | $252.43 | $74,054 | 21.6 | 4.7 | 54 | 22.4 | 19.0 | 2.3% | 10.0% |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $155.36 | $374,394 | 26.8 | 4.2 | 56 | 5.2 | 17.5 | 3.2% | 3.9% |
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