Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividend payments for at least 25 consecutive years. This group currently includes fewer than 70 companies from various economic sectors.
This long-term dividend growth pattern indicates consistent financial performance. These companies have maintained and increased shareholder payments across different market cycles, demonstrating reliable profit generation and effective cash flow management. While other stocks may offer higher dividend yields, Dividend Aristocrats provide steady income growth that has helped offset inflation effects over time.
Historically, Dividend Aristocrats have exhibited lower volatility during market downturns compared to the broader S&P 500. With typically conservative debt profiles and strong free cash flow generation, these companies have been able to maintain their dividend commitments even during economic challenges.
Here are the top 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $106.21 | $459,389 | 14.1 | 1.4 | 50 | 1.7 | 7.8 | 3.7% | 14.1% |
| CVX | CHEVRON CORP | $138.50 | $241,921 | 15.9 | 1.3 | 47 | 1.6 | 7.3 | 4.8% | 23.4% |
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | $1,068.00 | $51,306 | 27.3 | 3.0 | 73 | 14.8 | 23.0 | 0.8% | 26.2% |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | $70.75 | $34,296 | 18.3 | 0.4 | 53 | 17.8 | 12.1 | 2.9% | 47.2% |
| CB | CHUBB LTD | $287.31 | $115,132 | 13.8 | 2.1 | 72 | 1.8 | 12.8 | 1.3% | 17.4% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC | $303.57 | $123,226 | 31.1 | 6.1 | 79 | 21.1 | 27.1 | 1.9% | 14.2% |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $156.12 | $375,636 | 17.4 | 4.2 | 63 | 4.8 | 12.9 | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | $133.75 | $183,382 | 19.7 | 2.0 | 40 | 10.0 | 14.0 | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO | $160.52 | $376,346 | 25.5 | 4.5 | 55 | 7.3 | 20.7 | 2.5% | 15.5% |
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC | $242.32 | $71,000 | 21.3 | 4.5 | 60 | 21.9 | 18.8 | 3.0% | 9.8% |
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