Dividend Kings are publicly traded companies that have increased their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. Altria (MO) stands out as the highest-yielding Dividend King, maintaining dividends for over five decades and posting a substantial year-to-date stock gain. Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) provides a near 4.7% yield supported by strong brand recognition and dependable consumer demand, positioning it as a value opportunity. Target (TGT) remains a blue-chip retailer with a 4%+ dividend yield and more than 50 years of dividend increases despite prior controversies and stock weakness. Top-yielding Dividend Kings often include REITs and utilities.
Well, the dividend kings are the stocks and publicly traded stocks that have lifted their dividend for 50 years or longer. Which is a long, long time. And, the companies that are in the dividend Kings, unlike the dividend aristocrats, do not have to be in the S&P 500. So it's a broader list of companies for our investors readers and those seeing this, that they can look at.
Altria (NYSE: MO), the highest-yielding Dividend King, has not only maintained its dividend for over 50 years but also delivered a 28% stock gain year-to-date, doubling the S&P 500's performance. Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) offers a nearly 4.7% dividend yield, benefiting from strong brand recognition and consumer reliance during economic downturns, making it an attractive value play. Target (NYSE: TGT), despite past controversy and a hit to its stock price, remains a blue-chip retailer with a 4%+ dividend yield and over 50 years of dividend increases.
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