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Stocks That Raised Their Dividend Every Year

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A long record is a good sign, not a promise

A company that raised its dividend every year through recessions, rate rises and a pandemic has shown it values the payment and can afford it. That is why lists such as Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Kings are so popular.

This page looks back at most ten years, so “9+ years” means at least nine increases in a row inside that window. Many of these companies have much longer records, which you can read about on their profiles and on the Aristocrats and Kings pages.

Dividend ETFs Ranked by Yield and Growth

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Funds pay what their holdings pay

An ETF collects the dividends of the companies it holds and passes them on, usually every quarter or every month. Because it holds many companies, one cut hurts less than it would in a single stock. But a fund’s yield still depends on what it holds and how it is built: dividend-growth funds tend to yield less today and grow faster, while high-yield and option-income funds pay more today and can vary a lot.

Fastest-Growing Dividends: Stocks and ETFs

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Why dividend growth matters

A dividend that grows protects your income against inflation, and reinvested growth compounds. A company that raises its payout 8% a year doubles it in about nine years. A stock with a lower starting yield can overtake a higher-yield stock over time if its dividend grows faster. You can test that yourself in the dividend growth calculator.

How we measure it

Growth here is the yearly change in the typical (median) payment over five full calendar years. We use the typical payment, not the yearly total, because totals jump around when a payment slips over New Year or a one-off special dividend is paid.

Highest Dividend Yield Stocks and ETFs

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A high yield is a starting point, not a recommendation

The yield is the yearly dividend divided by the share price. It goes up when the dividend rises, but also when the price falls. That is why the highest yields on any list deserve the most questions: is the payout covered by profits, is the price falling for a reason, and has the company ever cut the dividend?

Some funds, such as those that sell options to boost income, can show very high yields. Their payout can change a lot from month to month and they may give up growth in exchange. Read what a fund does before you rely on its yield.