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 recognizes that technology companies have historically directed profits toward research and growth initiatives rather than shareholder dividends. These tech dividend aristocrats represent companies that have successfully balanced shareholder returns with maintaining their competitive edge in the rapidly changing technology landscape.
Investment Benefits
Investors in these companies gain exposure to:
- Potential technological innovation and growth
- Reliable and increasing income streams that help offset inflation effects
- Greater stability compared to newer tech companies
Financial Characteristics
These companies typically demonstrate:
- Disciplined financial management necessary to maintain consistent dividend growth
- Lower debt levels than industry peers
- Substantial cash reserves that allow them to weather economic downturns while continuing their dividend programs
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCX | LAM RESEARCH CORP | $78.69 | $101,011 | 23.9 | 6.2 | 45 | 11.5 | 21.7 | 1.1% | 16.2% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC | $291.76 | $118,709 | 30.4 | 6.0 | 76 | 23.4 | 26.4 | 1.9% | 14.1% |
| APH | AMPHENOL CORP | $63.00 | $76,298 | 32.9 | 5.0 | 72 | 7.8 | 25.3 | 0.9% | 19.3% |
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | $967.82 | $46,621 | 24.9 | 2.7 | 54 | 13.9 | 20.9 | 0.8% | 26.1% |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | $213.49 | $3,210,436 | 30.7 | 8.1 | 78 | 48.1 | 27.2 | 0.5% | 15.9% |
| HPQ | HP INC | $28.41 | $26,782 | 10.2 | 0.5 | 50 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| MPWR | MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC | $606.06 | $29,010 | 16.5 | 13.1 | 47 | 9.2 | 15.9 | 0.8% | 67.0% |
| AVGO | BROADCOM INC | $195.54 | $919,419 | 91.2 | 16.9 | 89 | 13.2 | 45.4 | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| OTEX | OPEN TEXT CORP (USA) | $26.06 | $6,879 | 10.6 | 1.3 | 33 | 1.6 | 5.1 | 3.9% | 29.1% |
| GRMN | GARMIN LTD | $213.90 | $41,155 | 29.3 | 6.5 | 87 | 5.3 | 25.9 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
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