The Dividend Aristocrats – members of the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index that have increased their annual dividend payments for 25 years or longer – aren’t just useful as sources of income. They’re powerful performers that have delivered 44% more in total returns on an annualized basis than the S&P 500 over the past decade.
These consistent dividend growers typically have durable, conservatively managed businesses, resulting in not only excellent long-term total returns but also fast-growing dividend income. The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) – an exchange-traded fund that tracks these stocks – grew its payout by 15% in 2016 and 25% in 2015.
Income investors likely are familiar with many of the current Dividend Aristocrats – companies such as Coca-Cola (KO) and Procter & Gamble (PG). But they might not know about some of the high-quality dividend growth stocks that are on track to join this exclusive group over the next few years. Many of these stocks aren’t as widely followed – yet – but the consistency and resiliency of their businesses make them worth some attention.
Here are nine stocks that are on pace to become Dividend Aristocrats within the next three years.
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