Built to Last: Inside the Elite Club of Blue-Chips That Have Raised Dividends Every Year for a Quarter Century
A select group of S&P 500 companies has accomplished something most businesses never will — raising their dividend payouts every single year for at least 25 consecutive years. These Dividend Aristocrats share a set of financial characteristics that make them indispensable anchors for income-focused US investors. Here is what separates them from the crowd, and how to put them to work in your portfolio.