{"id":2622,"date":"2025-01-17T20:49:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T17:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2025-06-20T17:28:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T14:28:01","slug":"top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Dependable Dividend Growth and Highest Dividend. Introducing Dividend Kings for January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fpm_start\"><\/div>\n\n<p>People seeking stable income prefer companies with a long history of dividend distributions. They choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/what-stock-pays-the-highest-dividend\/\">highest dividend<\/a> paying stocks and securities with significant growth potential in cash flow. This is one of the popular strategies among long-term investors &#8211; the dividend growth model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the 10 most reliable payers of the dividends for January 2025. All of them are highly likely to increase their dividend payments to shareholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#How_do_you_find_the_best_dividend_stocks_to_buy\" title=\"How do you find the best dividend stocks to buy?\">How do you find the best dividend stocks to buy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#Dividend_Increases_A_Barometer_for_Economic_Growth_and_Stability\" title=\"Dividend Increases: A Barometer for Economic Growth and Stability\">Dividend Increases: A Barometer for Economic Growth and Stability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#Top_10_Highest_Yielding_Dividend_Kings_Now\" title=\"Top 10 Highest Yielding Dividend Kings Now\">Top 10 Highest Yielding Dividend Kings Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#1_Abbott_Laboratories_ABT\" title=\"1. Abbott Laboratories (ABT)\">1. Abbott Laboratories (ABT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#2_PepsiCo_PEP\" title=\"2. PepsiCo (PEP)&nbsp;\">2. PepsiCo (PEP)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#3_Lowes_Companies_Inc_LOW\" title=\"3. Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (LOW)\">3. Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (LOW)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#4_Altria_Group_MO\" title=\"4. Altria Group (MO)\">4. Altria Group (MO)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#5_Procter_Gamble_PG\" title=\"5. Procter &amp; Gamble (PG)\">5. Procter &amp; Gamble (PG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#6_Johnson_Johnson_JNJ\" title=\"6. Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ)\">6. Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#7_RPM_International_RPM\" title=\"7. RPM International (RPM)&nbsp;\">7. RPM International (RPM)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#8_Target_TGT\" title=\"8. Target (TGT)\">8. Target (TGT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#9_WW_Grainger_GWW\" title=\"9. W.W. Grainger (GWW)\">9. W.W. Grainger (GWW)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#10_Kimberly-Clark_KMB\" title=\"10. Kimberly-Clark (KMB)\">10. Kimberly-Clark (KMB)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#Risks_of_Investing_In_Dividend_Stocks_Long_Term\" title=\"Risks of Investing In Dividend Stocks Long Term\">Risks of Investing In Dividend Stocks Long Term<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#What_companies_paid_dividends_for_100_consecutive_years\" title=\"What companies paid dividends for 100 consecutive years?\">What companies paid dividends for 100 consecutive years?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#What_stocks_pay_more_than_6_dividend\" title=\"What stocks pay more than 6% dividend?\">What stocks pay more than 6% dividend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#What_is_the_best_historical_dividend_stock\" title=\"What is the best historical dividend stock?\">What is the best historical dividend stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#What_companies_are_consistently_paying_dividends\" title=\"What companies are consistently paying dividends?\">What companies are consistently paying dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#Are_dividend_paying_stocks_a_good_investment\" title=\"Are dividend paying stocks a good investment?\">Are dividend paying stocks a good investment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#Can_I_Buy_a_Dividend_ETF\" title=\"Can I Buy a Dividend ETF?\">Can I Buy a Dividend ETF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#Do_Dividend_Stocks_Beat_the_Market\" title=\"Do Dividend Stocks Beat the Market?\">Do Dividend Stocks Beat the Market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/#You_Might_Also_Like\" title=\"You Might Also Like\">You Might Also Like<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_find_the_best_dividend_stocks_to_buy\"><\/span>How do you find the best dividend stocks to buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Top dog brokers provide clients with following table lists of the 50 highest dividend yield stocks as well as top dividend ETFs. Such selections are also available on specialized dividend resources (for example, dividend.com).<br>Investors can find the best dividend stocks themselves using the dividend stock screens from BeatMarket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, it is essential to check the reliability of the selected dividend shares. To do this, they evaluate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The period during which the payer of the dividends has raised dividends.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dividend payout ratio, with a value above 80% being a negative factor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial stability (credit rating, debt-to-earnings ratio, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive advantages. They determine the prospects for growth in net income. This, in turn, influences the growth of dividend income for shareholders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dividend_Increases_A_Barometer_for_Economic_Growth_and_Stability\"><\/span>Dividend Increases: A Barometer for Economic Growth and Stability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular dividend payments indicate a high level of economic stability. They show that even during periods of crisis, the company maintains an effective business model. That is, it generates net income or has sufficient cash reserves to support its cash flow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, inclusion in the list of the best long-term dividend stocks is not a 100% guarantee of income preservation. Even trustworthy dividend payers may slash their dividends when facing business challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example is AT&amp;T. This issuer reduced the dividends paid per share. The company had been paying dividends since 1984 and had raised its dividends annually. But in 2023, shareholder rewards were nearly halved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Highest_Yielding_Dividend_Kings_Now\"><\/span>Top 10 Highest Yielding Dividend Kings Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividend aristocrats are companies that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. To be included in this list, a stock must also be part of the S&amp;P 500 and have sufficient trading volume.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/dividend-kings\/\">Dividend kings<\/a> are companies that have paid dividends for 50 consecutive years or more, while consistently rising dividends. As of January 2025, there are 54 stocks referred to as kings. Usually, companies pay a quarterly dividend and increase its amount once a year.&nbsp;<\/p><script data-noptimize>fpm_start( \"true\" )<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of best dividend stocks from various sectors of the economy. They have raised their dividends for more than five decades consecutively. These stocks you can buy on the largest exchanges in the U.S. They are also stocks available on any major exchange companies in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Abbott_Laboratories_ABT\"><\/span>1. Abbott Laboratories (ABT)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/abt.us\">Abbott Laboratories<\/a> is a chemical and pharmaceutical company that has been operating since 1888. Its primary areas of focus are pharmaceuticals and diagnostic equipment. Additionally, ABT manufactures formulas for infant feeding and for patients in serious conditions, as well as products for diabetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annualized dividend \u2014 $2.36.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 2.07%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 72%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 48.67%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Year of dividend increase<strong> <\/strong>\u2014 53 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcM_VHQ0dxF6lQlB_R6i-lXlh5OWNv_6HQTnSqqoASU-wXaymDOC6CWbYXNuZEyROFv-HNrqlN0GOwJzo9-2I8-u00a1NkfT_vNnlj5RAwP78S1iuymIkHilrr6W6OKgAyiDcUOQw?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PepsiCo_PEP\"><\/span>2. PepsiCo (PEP)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/pep.us\">PepsiCo<\/a> is a leader in the global food industry, primarily focusing on non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. The company was founded in 1898 and generates approximately half of its revenue from sales in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annualized dividend \u2014 $5.42.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 3.55%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 41%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 67.04%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consecutive dividend increase years \u2014 53.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeHk_B8SgT3o0UmTZmS5718YDujE4w-evNy98CNijxhkO3sE5FGNq5Ez2NGBA65EU0YqY3C9T99TUZPhAkLXdVXU0DeGI3b0Y4kvTK7dk8n8vCy8Hk2nLjrxrvuoj_96xYLuduvfw?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lowes_Companies_Inc_LOW\"><\/span>3. Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (LOW)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/low.us\">Lowe&#8217;s<\/a> is the owner of more than 2,000 retail stores specializing in building materials and home improvement products. The majority of its operations are concentrated in the United States, and it also has retail locations in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annualized dividend \u2014 $4.6.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 1.69%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 118%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 38.07%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421onsecuens increase \u2014 53 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfEAfqu6rETxs-YGlCFJe7YZ4aY-_i0r-XpXLf4BvugIxf0JHEohbKHa6FlbCchJ6f23FYVpqYuBcHmeizp-RX9zCYqvB500EE-rW2kDg5JoHqJxEeONcP9JKqakO_bMUxS0DzsQg?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2010, the dividend per share has increased more than 10 times. However, these dividend active stocks today are under significant pressure from online trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Altria_Group_MO\"><\/span>4. Altria Group (MO)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/mo.us\">Altria Group<\/a> was founded in 1860. In addition to tobacco and cigarettes, the company offers products for the treatment of smoking-related diseases. MO shows growth in sales and operating profit. Over the year, the share price has increased by more than a third. However, the stock remains undervalued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annualized dividend \u2014 $4.08.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 7.58%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 22%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 79.68%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421onsecuens increase \u2014 56 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdwEPIY8Fyy-M7kgwbQQ2X2-zKmRiTYgCsvr5uQihhMH_kTp1kcV6gnho34AZrUpTMDo_OjdJN8mU31UM3e59RhcTXTXSFXy9ivAJBgze2bRR7vqhXFcvzxkzAoR3m3N_svc5Xr?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Altria Group has the highest yield of dividends among the presented stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Procter_Gamble_PG\"><\/span>5. Procter &amp; Gamble (PG)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/pg.us\">Procter &amp; Gamble<\/a> offers a wide range of consumer goods. These include personal care products, cosmetics, laundry and cleaning products, and baby care products. The business was established in 1837. The company has been paying shareholders a dividend since 1891. The consecutive dividend hikes have been ongoing since 1955. Half of the revenue comes from the United States and Canada, while about 20% comes from European countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annualized dividend \u2014 $4.03.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 2.40%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 34%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 59.22%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421onsecuens increase \u2014 69 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdqZBdqvSHH382biWX7lm2qatjiepH_mHhyjQPQO3Ons6KroenzaVU6WCZsgrhR7YLQPk6yNZsNy1DNqOwRPxdTwJulAgnfphXvKYy3Ah71kgvnk2z4zlg5DgOv5ri5sKKjcCGfjQ?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Procter &amp; Gamble is the leader of the presented list of reliable dividend companies in terms of the length of its streak of dividend increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Johnson_Johnson_JNJ\"><\/span>6. Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/jnj.us\">Johnson &amp; Johnson<\/a> is a leading manufacturer of medical devices. Its interests also include over-the-counter products, bandages, sanitary products, and personal care items. The company has a history dating back to 1886.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annualized dividend \u2014 $4.96.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 3.43%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 31%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 47.95%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421onsecuens increases \u2014 63 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd_wr0ug_2xOxIpDoPnKNr03EIvf459u8gCrVc8VppEmR1acxRPW-Db2aY6SzEtj2RB12k6DlAb8dP9mwhvLc7AYQlW7xt8VOzSEWGO1X2y6WsvY0fKq8brqth8WaQLKuMzngllEw?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In our list, Johnson &amp; Johnson ranks second in terms of the duration of its consecutive dividend increases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, JNJ is one of the \u2022 dogs of the Dow stocks for fiscal 2025. This term refers to a group of dividend shares. The stocks \u2022 Dogs include the 10 highest yielding components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. They represent the highest dividend paying mega-cap stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_RPM_International_RPM\"><\/span>7. RPM International (RPM)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/rpm.us\">RPM International<\/a> is a manufacturer of chemical products for repairs. This includes adhesives, paints, sealants, and various protective coatings. The company also offers roofing materials. It was founded in 1947.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annualized dividend \u2014 $2.04.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014&nbsp; 1.63%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 34%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 36.77%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421onsecuens increase \u2014 52 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdewOodxdYgn0j4LjVRXaiGqGkeYnz4QebAFWaKvgBF3TJREwpGt7LmQrI8LWKUlvmThHPhd8n4F3AXNWFc8o06OUODyeW5VtwnWARosqS_-czxUKPLsOqFkYIYTWJEOq2gDyyDCA?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Target_TGT\"><\/span>8. Target (TGT)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/tgt.us\">Target<\/a> operates a network of retail stores. It offers customers beauty and hygiene products, household chemicals, clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as kitchen items, food, and beverages. The company has been in existence since 1902. Target has approximately 2,000 locations, all of which are located in the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annual dividend \u2014 $4.48.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 2.87%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 71%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 47.08%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421onsecuens increase \u2014 54 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeFTJ4yhPfvN_9VgLUasjUKXz4YMY3l3GP2rvsWBygcoJd3Wc2a8ATc_ANUs55BPq8_hh9GEbox-fYjfHpfZgsKZ1j7fYSZ7i4WsduOPdbckMANlXLAIZjqNOLSxPH_3QrU6O5UbA?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_WW_Grainger_GWW\"><\/span>9. W.W. Grainger (GWW)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/gww.us\">Grainger<\/a> offers engines and equipment for lifting operations. Its product range also includes fasteners, plumbing supplies, various tools, natural gas hoses, and more. The company was founded in 1927.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annual dividend \u2014 $8.2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 0.75%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 41%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 21.31%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421onsecuens increase \u2014 54 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdJYTa0oia4j2sBFvQ27L5vjuqHCvBoeGRM4_g4esVFVs0PKBtQIjlZZud_mhXXVBa4utIwCC-JXDkdFZ1sULKdFZjCtxVrVBhKKYY_KSaysuqoVStAtRRgWoTD7Qslm0K9LiIG?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>GWW is a leader in terms of Payout Ratio. The ratio is slightly above 20%. This indicates a high potential for dividend increases in the future, as well as the fact that the company has free cash available for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Kimberly-Clark_KMB\"><\/span>10. Kimberly-Clark (KMB)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/analytics\/stocks\/kmb.us\">Kimberly-Clark<\/a> is one of the global leaders in the hygiene products industry. The company offers both consumer goods and professional protective products and antiseptics. KMB has been in existence since 1872.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annual dividend \u2014 $4.88.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yield \u2014 3.72%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividend raise over 5 years \u2014 18%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio \u2014 66.76%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421onsecuens increase \u2014 53 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcZ4CdHSXLmuj6fIzj0aQjDgdPG_KrhkPxoWvTcRmRPDumCQG-T-EhlGpAZCJIjbK1f2xTAwT2b5RW2my4K88mVGTUn4qtUl4MHkQhmOg-XBWUrqWnIVyZadqkjWL1K23kt-n14?key=CGi8tdbObJpuQ41oB6chPeK1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Investing_In_Dividend_Stocks_Long_Term\"><\/span>Risks of Investing In Dividend Stocks Long Term<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-term investments in common stocks that pay dividends are associated with three main types of risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Reduction of cash flow or its complete cessation. This may occur due to a decline in the company&#8217;s profits due to individual issues, an industry downturn, or a recession in the overall economy. Inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index does not guarantee that the payment of dividends would continue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow accumulation of capital. Growth companies do not pay out dividends or offer extremely low recent dividend yields. However, during bullish market periods, they can provide investors with significant returns through share price appreciation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rising interest rates. During periods of high rates, deposits and bonds yield higher returns than most dividend stocks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_companies_paid_dividends_for_100_consecutive_years\"><\/span>What companies paid dividends for 100 consecutive years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 15 companies in the American market that have paid uninterrupted dividends for over 100 years in a row. Among them are The York Water Company (YORW), which started making payments in 1816, and ExxonMobil (XOM), which has paid a dividend every year since 1882.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stocks_pay_more_than_6_dividend\"><\/span>What stocks pay more than 6% dividend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of January 14, 2025, among the kings, only 2 companies have a current dividend yield above 6%. Altria Group, Inc. (MO) and Universal Corporation (UVV). Investors looking for the best dividends in may want to consider Verizon Communications (VZ) and Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_historical_dividend_stock\"><\/span>What is the best historical dividend stock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to dividend.com, historically, the best stocks appear to be those of American States Water Co (AWR). The company has increased its dividend payments for 71 years in consequence. The 5 YR DIV CAGR is 7.78%, and the payout ratio is 52.9%. However, AWR does not have a record of dividend highs. The dividend yield as of mid-January 2025 is 2.6%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_companies_are_consistently_paying_dividends\"><\/span>What companies are consistently paying dividends?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable dividends are paid by large companies that have completed the phase of active business expansion. These are financially stable issuers capable of withstanding economic crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dividend_paying_stocks_a_good_investment\"><\/span>Are dividend paying stocks a good investment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in dividend stocks is suitable for several strategies. The most popular one is the formation of a steadily growing cash flow. Conservative investors also tend to hold shares of dividend kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Buy_a_Dividend_ETF\"><\/span>Can I Buy a Dividend ETF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividends of best ETFs today are used for quick diversification of a portfolio. They are popular among people who do not want to spend time selecting companies. They are also suitable for beginners, as they help reduce investment risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dividend_Stocks_Beat_the_Market\"><\/span>Do Dividend Stocks Beat the Market?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The total return of a portfolio of highest dividend paying large-cap stocks is higher than the market average during crises. The stock price of dividend stocks is usually less volatile than growth stocks. An example is the &#8220;lost decade&#8221; (2001-2010). The S&amp;P 500 showed negative returns, while the dividend stocks based in it yielded a profit of 1.8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Might_Also_Like\"><\/span>You Might Also Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/what-is-a-qualified-dividend\/\">What Makes a Dividend Qualified?<\/a> IRS Rules Explained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/what-is-forward-dividend-and-yield\/\">Understanding Forward Dividend Yield<\/a>: The Complete Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/dividend-aristocrats-complete-guide-to-the-elite-dividend-growers-of-2025\/\">Exploring Dividend Aristocrats ETFs: A Smart Income Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Real <a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/annual-percentage-yield-vs-dividend-rate-what-is-the-difference\/\">Difference Between Dividend Rate and APY Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"fpm_end\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beatmarket.com\/blog\/top-10-best-dividend-king-stocks\/\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Explore our list of the top 10 best dividend stocks and discover today&#8217;s highest-yielding Dividend Kings, known for their consistent dividend increases and reliable dividend payment. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2623,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18,26,17,8,27,23],"tags":[31],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.12 - 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Yours sincerely, CEO BeatMarket, investor, entrepreneur, Max Dividends About the Author Max Dividends Seasoned entrepreneur, dedicated father of three, and private investor specializing in high-yield dividend growth stocks.\u200b Professional Background \u2022 Entrepreneurial Ventures: Founded and managed over 10 successful businesses across IT, media, and retail sectors.\u200b \u2022 Investment Experience: Over 15 years of experience in investments, with a portfolio surpassing $1.5 million.\u200b Investment Journey \u2022 From Risk to Reliability: Max started his investing career more than 15 years ago like many\u2014chasing high returns through risky bets, speculative plays, and market timing. After hard-earned lessons and financial losses, he pivoted to a long-term strategy grounded in fundamentals, discipline, and compounding. \u2022 Current Portfolios: Today, Max manages several well-diversified dividend portfolios across U.S. and international markets, focused on high-yield stocks with a track record of annual dividend growth. His primary portfolio is valued at over $1.5 million and generates five figures in annual passive income. \u2022 Dividend-First Strategy: Max\u2019s core focus is building sustainable income through quality businesses\u2014think wide moats, strong free cash flow, and shareholder-friendly management. He follows strict rules around payout ratios, dividend consistency, and sector diversification. \u2022 Personal Milestones: - Fully living off dividends since his early 40s - Reinvests 100% of excess cash flow - Built an \u201cInflation-Proof Income Engine\u201d to withstand economic cycles \u2022 Goals: Max is on a mission to reach complete financial independence and retire before age 50. His broader goal? Help thousands of other investors achieve the same through no-BS education and timeless dividend principles. 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