"At 24/7 Wall St., we have closely followed dividend-paying stocks for over 15 years. With a growing audience of savvy Baby Boomers and retirees seeking safe income ideas that deliver more than passbook savings rates, we have screened hundreds of stocks for recurring, dependable dividend payouts and a level of safety that allows for a good night's sleep. One group of stocks that we have always recommended is the Dividend Aristocrats."
"Investors seeking defensive companies that pay substantial dividends are drawn to the Dividend Aristocrats, and with good reason. The 69 companies that made the cut for the 2026 S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats list have increased their dividends (not just maintained them) for 25 consecutive years. But the requirements go even further, with the following attributes also mandatory for membership on the aristocrats list:"
Dividend-paying stocks have been screened for recurring, dependable payouts suitable for Baby Boomers and retirees seeking higher income than passbook savings. Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends for 25 consecutive years, with 69 firms on the 2026 list. Membership requires at least $3 billion market value at each quarterly rebalancing, average daily volume of at least $5 million transactions over each trailing three-month period, and S&P 500 inclusion. Dividend Aristocrats tend to be conservative, defensive companies that often hold up better than volatile technology names during market corrections. Five highest-yielding Aristocrats were identified, including Amcor with a 5.18% yield.
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