Dividend Kings List

Dividend Kings are companies that have consistently increased their dividend payouts for at least 50 consecutive years, reflecting a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders. As of April 2025, the following 54 companies are recognized as Dividend Kings, along with the number of consecutive years they've raised dividends and their current dividend yields:

  1. American States Water (AWR)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 70 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.8%

  2. Dover Corporation (DOV)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 69 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.9%

  3. Northwest Natural Holding (NWN)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 69 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.5%

  4. Genuine Parts (GPC)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 69 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.6%

  5. Parker Hannifin (PH)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 68 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.8%

  6. Procter & Gamble (PG)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 68 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.5%

  7. Emerson Electric (EMR)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 68 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.1%

  8. Cincinnati Financial (CINF)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 65 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.2%

  9. Coca-Cola (KO)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 63 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.9%

  10. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 62 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.6%

  11. Kenvue (KVUE)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 61 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.0%

  12. Lancaster Colony (LANC)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 61 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.7%

  13. Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 61 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.4%

  14. Nordson (NDSN)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 60 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.5%

  15. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 59 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.2%

  16. Hormel Foods (HRL)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 58 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.0%

  17. ABM Industries (ABM)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 57 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.5%

  18. California Water Service Group (CWT)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 57 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.8%

  19. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 56 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.0%

  20. Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 56 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.2%

  21. Commerce Bancshares (CBSH)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 56 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.0%

  22. SJW Group (SJW)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 56 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.8%

  23. Stepan (SCL)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 56 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.9%

  24. H.B. Fuller (FUL)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 55 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.6%

  25. Sysco (SYY)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 55 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.5%

  26. Altria Group (MO)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 55 years

    • Dividend Yield: 7.8%

  27. MSA Safety (MSA)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 54 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.9%

  28. Black Hills Corp. (BKH)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 54 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.0%

  29. Illinois Tool Works (ITW)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.0%

  30. National Fuel Gas (NFG)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.1%

  31. Universal Corporation (UVV)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 54 years

    • Dividend Yield: 5.1%

  32. W.W. Grainger (GWW)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.3%

  33. AbbVie (ABBV)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.7%

  34. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.5%

  35. PPG Industries (PPG)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.0%

  36. Target Corporation (TGT)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.2%

  37. Tennant Company (TNC)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.8%

  38. Canadian Utilities Limited (CDUAF)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 4.0%

  39. Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.8%

  40. Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.1%

  41. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.6%

  42. Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.9%

  43. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 53 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.4%

  44. PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 52 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.8%

  45. Nucor Corporation (NUE)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 52 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.9%

  46. Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 52 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.0%

  47. S&P Global Inc. (SPGI)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 52 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.2%

  48. The Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 52 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.4%

  49. Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 52 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.6%

  50. Fortis Inc. (FTS)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 51 years

    • Dividend Yield: 3.8%

  51. RPM International Inc. (RPM)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 51 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.5%

  52. United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 51 years

    • Dividend Yield: 4.2%

  53. RLI Corp. (RLI)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 50 years

    • Dividend Yield: 1.3%

  54. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    • Years of Dividend Growth: 50 years

    • Dividend Yield: 2.0%

Please note that dividend yields are subject to change based on stock price fluctuations and company dividend policies. It's advisable to verify the current dividend yield and other financial details from official company communications or financial advisors before making investment decisions.