Dividend Kings are U.S. stocks that have increased their annual dividend payments for 50 or more consecutive years, making them the most elite and reliable dividend-paying companies available to income investors.
This 2026 complete list of dividend growth stocks includes 53 companies, with an average dividend yield of 2.66% and an average dividend increase streak of 58 years. These stocks are widely favored by retirees, income-focused portfolios, and conservative investors seeking dependable cash flow, inflation protection, and long-term wealth compounding. The highest-yielding stock on this list is Universal Corporation (UVV) at 6.40%.
Data as of: 2026-05-29
Symbol | Name | Sector | Streak | Price | Yield | Annual Div | DGR 1Y | DGR 5Y | Last Incr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWR | American States Water Company | Utilities | 71 | $77.27 | 2.61% | $2.02 | 8.26% | 8.66% | 2025-08-15 |
| PH | Parker-Hannifin Corporation | Industrials | 70 | $844.63 | 0.95% | $8.00 | 10.36% | 14.84% | 2026-05-08 |
| PG | The Procter & Gamble Company | Consumer Staples | 70 | $143.56 | 3.03% | $4.35 | 5.47% | 6.02% | 2026-04-24 |
| NWN | Northwest Natural Holding Company | Utilities | 70 | $48.49 | 4.06% | $1.97 | 0.51% | 0.52% | 2025-10-31 |
| GPC | Genuine Parts Company | Consumer Discretionary | 70 | $98.70 | 4.31% | $4.25 | 3.54% | 5.48% | 2026-03-06 |
| DOV | Dover Corporation | Industrials | 70 | $211.36 | 0.98% | $2.08 | 0.98% | 1.00% | 2025-08-29 |
| EMR | Emerson Electric Co. | Industrials | 69 | $143.82 | 1.54% | $2.22 | 1.66% | 1.29% | 2025-11-14 |
| CINF | Cincinnati Financial Corporation | Financials | 66 | $157.42 | 2.39% | $3.76 | 7.55% | 7.70% | 2026-03-24 |
| LOW | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | 64 | $214.36 | 2.33% | $5.00 | 4.44% | 15.87% | 2026-07-22 |
| KO | The Coca-Cola Company | Consumer Staples | 64 | $79.01 | 2.68% | $2.12 | 5.15% | 4.46% | 2026-03-13 |