Dividend Aristocrats - What Companies And How They Work

The College Investor Audio Show · Mar 23, 2020 · 5m

Some companies don’t just pay dividends—they raise them year after year, no matter what the market throws at them. These are the Dividend Aristocrats: a select group of S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividends for at least 25 straight years.

If you're interested in dividend investing, you've likely heard about the dividend aristocrats. These are a special breed of dividend paying stocks that have not only paid their dividends consistently over time, but have also increased their payouts as well.

But which companies make the cut in 2026, and how can you invest? Here’s what you…