Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividend payments for at least 25 consecutive years. Currently, fewer than 70 companies meet this criteria across various sectors of the economy.
This extended period of dividend growth reflects consistent earnings performance over time. These companies have maintained dividend increases through different economic cycles, indicating their ability to generate steady cash flows and manage capital effectively. While some stocks offer higher current dividend yields, Dividend Aristocrats typically provide gradual income increases that have historically kept pace with inflation.
During market downturns, Dividend Aristocrats have generally shown less price volatility than the broader S&P 500 index. Most of these companies maintain conservative debt levels and generate substantial free cash flow, which has allowed them to continue dividend payments during economic recessions.
The 25-year requirement for Dividend Aristocrat status creates a screening mechanism that identifies companies with durable business models and established market positions. This qualification naturally excludes newer companies and those in highly cyclical industries that struggle to maintain consistent dividend growth. Investment managers often include these stocks in income-focused portfolios due to their track record of regular payments, though past performance does not guarantee future dividend increases or stock price appreciation.
Here are the top 10 Dividend Aristocrats for June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | $103.05 | $444,146 | 13.6 | 1.3 | 47 | 1.7 | 7.6 | 3.8% |
| CVX | CHEVRON CORP | $137.84 | $240,768 | 15.8 | 1.3 | 45 | 1.6 | 7.3 | 4.8% |
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | $1,074.44 | $51,615 | 27.4 | 3.0 | 73 | 14.8 | 23.1 | 0.8% |
| SYY | SYSCO CORP | $73.06 | $35,416 | 18.9 | 0.4 | 60 | 18.4 | 12.5 | 2.8% |
| CB | CHUBB LTD | $299.93 | $120,190 | 14.4 | 2.1 | 69 | 1.8 | 13.3 | 1.2% |
| JNJ | JOHNSON & JOHNSON | $155.40 | $373,904 | 17.3 | 4.2 | 65 | 4.8 | 12.9 | 3.2% |
| ITW | ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC | $242.65 | $71,096 | 21.4 | 4.5 | 56 | 21.9 | 18.9 | 3.0% |
| PEP | PEPSICO INC | $130.91 | $179,488 | 19.2 | 2.0 | 39 | 9.8 | 13.7 | 4.1% |
| PG | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO | $167.78 | $393,367 | 26.7 | 4.7 | 61 | 7.6 | 21.6 | 2.4% |
| ABBV | ABBVIE INC | $186.99 | $330,300 | 79.7 | 5.8 | 73 | 232.6 | 26.2 | 3.4% |
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