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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
These Are the Highest Yielding Dividend Aristocrats Today (Entire List)
Experience is everything and as an investor, I've always been interested in generating multiple streams of passive income. Naturally, dividend stocks, especially high-yielding ones, are alluring. That said, nothing in life is guaranteed, and dividends can get cut at a moment's notice. Companies that pay dividends (without fail) for say 10, 15, or 20 years are likely 'safer' than those simply with the highest yield. But then, we need to ask ourselves: what if the dividend doesn't increase? As inflation erodes our buying power, it also erodes the power of the dividend. Dividend Aristocrats answer that question. The Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of 69 S&P 500 listed companies that have increased their dividend for at least each of the past 25 years. Let's call them the 'cream of the crop'. They, as a whole, are proven to have weathered pandemics, wars, and pretty much any economic downturn thrown at them- while still increasing their dividend year after year. More News from Barchart Why This 'Strong Buy' Dividend King Is Ready to Soar Stop Missing Market Moves: Get the FREE Barchart Brief – your midday dose of stock movers, trending sectors, and actionable trade ideas, delivered right to your inbox. Sign Up Now! And that leads me to my next thought. If I'm hunting for yield, why not just look for the 'Highest Yielding Dividend Aristocrats?' Not a terrible idea. The only issue with buying a high (or highest) yielding stock is that the yield could be high because the stock was hammered, perhaps due to a fundamental problem. In recent years, for example, Walgreens slashed their dividend at the beginning of 2024, as did 3M, VF Corp, and AT&T - all for different reasons. So, how does one protect oneself from buying companies that could cut their dividend? While we can't entirely eliminate the risk, but, if we combine analyst ratings and technical analysis into the hunt, now we have a clearer picture: a 'buy' or higher consensus on Wall Street helps determine if a company is still worth investing in, while technical analysis tells us if Main Street believes in the narrative. Today, I'm going to use what I've learned over the last 25 years as a trader to generate a list of the highest-yielding Dividend Aristocrats. While I usually cover three companies in my lists, today, I'll take it a step further and cover five - and I'll also list the rest as honorable mentions. How I Came Up With The Following Dividend Stocks To get today's list, I used Barchart's Stock Screener to find companies on my Aristocrats watchlist, with the highest dividend yields. And for each, I'll cover the consensus rating, and Barchart's Opinion - an indication of the stock's short-term direction. Annual Dividend Yield (%): Adding this field so I can use it as my sort column. Watchlists: Dividend Aristocrats I ran the screen and got the following results (arranged by yield, highest to lowest): With that out of the way, here are the 5 highest-yielding Dividend Aristocrats today, what the consensus is, and the stocks' short term direction. I'll also include all the others as honorable mentions to round out the list. Realty Income Corp (O) Realty Income Corp is the landlord to some of the world's largest companies. It specializes in the acquisition and management of commercial units, with a portfolio of 15,600 properties in the U.S., U.K., and Europe. The company's most recent quarterly financials reported sales of $1.38 billion, representing a 9.5% increase over the same quarter last year. Its net income also rose 87.8% to $251.5 million. Realty Income pays a forward annual dividend of $3.228, which translates to a yield of 5.73%, making it the highest-yielding Dividend Aristocrat today. Barchart Opinion has an overall average of 'Hold' for the stock, suggesting a wait-and-see phase before signaling a direction. Barchart Opinion shares the same sentiments as the consensus 'Hold' rating for O. The stock's mean price is $61.18, with a high 52-week target of $68, which is approximately 20.7% above the stock's current trading price. Amcor Plc (AMCR) Amcor provides packaging solutions for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The company has over 400 production facilities and a presence in more than 140 countries. It has two segments: Flexibles, which is the world's largest supplier of plastic, and Rigid Plastics, which comprises operations. Amcor's most recent quarterly financials reported sales of $3.33 billion, 2% lower year-over-year, while net income rose 4.2% to $196 million. Amcor's forward annual dividend is $0.51, translating to a forward yield of 5.36%, second only to Realty Income, which has the highest yield among all Dividend Aristocrats today. Barchart Opinion has an overall average of 24% sell on AMCR, suggesting short-term bearish momentum for the stock. If you believe in 'buy low, sell high', this could be an opportunity! Meanwhile, a consensus among 12 analysts rate Amcor a 'Strong Buy', which is rare for a company near the top of a list of 'highest-yielding' stocks. AMCR's mean price target is $11.39, and a high target price of $13, which is 36.7% away from its current price. Franklin Resources (BEN) The third Dividend Aristocrat on this list today is Franklin Resources, also known as Franklin Templeton, a leader in the investment management industry. The company specializes in fixed income, equities, alternatives, and asset solutions. Franklin's most recent quarterly financials reported operating revenue of $2.1 billion, down 1.9% year-over-year. Meanwhile, net income jumped 21.9% to $151.4 million. Franklin Resources pays a forward annual dividend of $1.28, which translates to a yield of approximately 5.22%, ranking it next to Amcor and third among Dividend Aristocrats with the highest dividend yields. Barchart Opinion has an overall average of 100% Buy, suggesting a potential bullish momentum for the stock. Meanwhile, a consensus among 12 analysts rate the stock a 'Hold', which has been consistent over the past two months. The stock has a mean target price of $23.17, and a high target $31, suggesting as much as 26.4% upside from the stock's current price. T Rowe Price Group (TROW) The next Dividend Aristocrat in this list is in a similar industry to Franklin Resources. T Rowe Price Group is another global asset manager operating with 8,084 associates globally and boasts over $1.6 trillion in assets under management (AUM). The company's most recent financials reported income of $1.76 billion, up 0.8% year-over-year. Meanwhile, net income declined 14.5% from the same quarter last year, to $490.5 million. Rowe pays a forward annual dividend of $5.08, translating to a yield of 4.77%, one of the highest among the Dividend Aristocrats today. Barchart Opinion has an overall average rating of 40% Buy, indicating short-term bullish momentum for the stock. The strength is weak, however, improving. A consensus among 13 analysts rate TROW stock a 'Moderate Sell', consistent over the past three months. The stock's mean target is $98.08, and its high target is $108, which is just 1.5% shy of its current price. If you believe in buy low, sell high, investors might want to wait for a pullback before hitting the buy button. Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK) The last Dividend Aristocrat in this list is Stanley Black & Decker, which specializes in tools and engineering fastening systems. The company provides a wide range of equipment products that cater to builders, tradespeople, and DIYers like myself - and operate in two business segments: Industrial and Tools and Storage. Stanley Black & Decker's most recent quarterly financials reported sales of $3.7 billion, down 3.2% year-over-year. Its net income jumped 363.6% to 90.4 million. The company pays a forward annual dividend of $3.28, translating to a forward yield of 4.63%. Barchart Opinion has an overall average of 24% sell, suggesting a short-bearish momentum for the stock. If you believe in Stanley Black & Decker, and in 'Buy low, sell high' this could be your moment. Meanwhile, a consensus among 16 analysts rate the stock a 'Moderate Buy', consistent, yet improving over the past three months. The stock has a mean price of $82.92, with a 52-week high target of $102, which is roughly 44% from its current price. This suggests that there could be significant upside potential from its current position. The Complete List of Dividend Aristocrats, Organized by Yield While the companies above have the highest yields, here's the complete list of Dividend Aristocrats, organized by yield, as of the pre-market on July 18, 2025. Symbol Company Exchange Industry Yield O Realty Income Corp NYSE REIT - Equity Trust Retail 5.61% AMCR Amcor Plc NYSE Containers - Paper Products 5.36% BEN Franklin Resources NYSE Finance - Investment Mgmt 5.22% TROW T Rowe Price Group NASDAQ Finance - Investment Mgmt 4.87% SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc NYSE Machinery - Tools & Related 4.72% FRT Federal Realty Investment Trust NYSE REIT - Equity Trust Retail 4.66% ES Eversource Energy NYSE Utility - Electric Power 4.53% CVX Chevron Corp NYSE Oil - International Integrated 4.46% TGT Target Corp NYSE Retail - Discount 4.42% PEP Pepsico Inc NASDAQ Beverages - Soft 4.05% SJM J.M. Smucker Company NYSE Food - Misc & Diversified 4.01% KMB Kimberly-Clark Corp NASDAQ Consumer Prdts - Misc Staple 3.89% CLX Clorox Company NYSE Consumer Prdts - Misc Staple 3.85% HRL Hormel Foods Corp NYSE Food - Meat Products 3.85% KVUE Kenvue Inc NYSE Consumer Prdts - Misc Staple 3.75% ADM Archer Daniels Midland NYSE Agriculture Operations 3.74% ESS Essex Property Trust NYSE REIT - Equity Trust Resident 3.51% XOM Exxon Mobil Corp NYSE Oil - International Integrated 3.49% ABBV Abbvie Inc NYSE Large Cap Pharma 3.39% ED Consolidated Edison Company NYSE Utility - Electric Power 3.34% GPC Genuine Parts Company NYSE Retail - Wholesale Auto Parts 3.31% BF.B Brown Forman Inc Cl B NYSE Beverages - Alcohol 3.24% MDT Medtronic Inc NYSE Medical Products 3.13% JNJ Johnson & Johnson NYSE Large Cap Pharma 3.05% NEE Nextera Energy NYSE Utility - Electric Power 2.89% KO Coca-Cola Company NYSE Beverages - Soft 2.87% SYY Sysco Corp NYSE Food - Misc & Diversified 2.68% PG Procter & Gamble Company NYSE Consumer Prdts - Misc Staple 2.65% CHRW C.H. Robinson Ww NASDAQ Transportation - Services 2.53% MKC Mccormick & Company NYSE Food - Misc & Diversified 2.48% APD Air Products and Chemicals NYSE Chemical - Diversified 2.46% IBM Intl Business Machines NYSE Computer - Integrated Systems 2.37% PPG PPG Industries NYSE Chemical - Specialty 2.35% ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc NYSE Machinery - General Industrial 2.34% MCD McDonald's Corp NYSE Retail - Restaurants 2.34% ALB Albemarle Corp NYSE Chemical - Diversified 2.30% CL Colgate-Palmolive Company NYSE Consumer Prdts - Misc Staple 2.30% BDX Becton Dickinson and Company NYSE Medical - Dental Suppliers 2.28% CINF Cincinnati Financial NASDAQ Insurance - Proprty & Casualty 2.27% ATO Atmos Energy Corp NYSE Utility - Gas Distribution 2.21% AFL Aflac Inc NYSE Insurance - Accident & Health 2.13% LOW Lowe's Companies NYSE Retail - Home Furniture 2.12% ADP Automatic Data Processing NASDAQ Internet - Software 2.00% AOS Smith A.O. Corp NYSE Machinery - Electrical 1.97% GD General Dynamics Corp NYSE Aerospace - Defense 1.95% FAST Fastenal Company NASDAQ Industrial Services 1.81% ABT Abbott Laboratories NYSE Medical Products 1.76% NUE Nucor Corp NYSE Steel - Producers 1.59% ERIE Erie Indemnity Company NASDAQ Insurance - Brokers 1.54% EMR Emerson Electric Company NYSE Machinery - Electrical 1.50% NDSN Nordson Corp NASDAQ Machinery - General Industrial 1.46% CAT Caterpillar Inc NYSE Machinery - Construct & Mining 1.37% CB Chubb Ltd NYSE Insurance - Proprty & Casualty 1.33% EXPD Expeditors Intl NYSE Transportation - Services 1.33% CAH Cardinal Health NYSE Medical - Dental Suppliers 1.26% LIN Linde Plc NASDAQ Chemical - Specialty 1.26% CHD Church & Dwight Company NYSE Consumer Prdts - Misc Staple 1.20% DOV Dover Corp NYSE Machinery - General Industrial 1.10% FDS Factset Research Systems Inc NYSE Business Information 0.97% ECL Ecolab Inc NYSE Chemical - Specialty 0.94% WMT Walmart Inc NYSE Retail - Supermarket 0.93% PNR Pentair Ltd NYSE Waste Removal Svcs 0.92% SHW Sherwin-Williams Company NYSE Chemical - Specialty 0.89% GWW W.W. Grainger NYSE Industrial Services 0.81% CTAS Cintas Corp NASDAQ Business Services 0.73% SPGI S&P Global Inc NYSE Securities Exchanges 0.71% ROP Roper Industries NASDAQ IT Services 0.59% BRO Brown & Brown NYSE Insurance - Brokers 0.55% WST West Pharmaceutical Services NYSE Medical - Dental Suppliers 0.37% Final Thoughts So, there you have it: the entire list of Dividend Aristocrats, organized by their dividend yields. I covered the top five, reported the current consensus among analysts, and the potential short-term direction of the stock. While opinions vary, one thing remains consistent: having a portfolio of these companies can deliver an ever-increasing and stable income. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. 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Bloomberg
12 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Big Take: Even Retailers Hate Those Locked Shelves
If you've been to a store like CVS, Walgreens or Target in the last few years, you may have noticed a trend: more and more essentials are locked up behind plexiglass walls. The strategy started as an anti-theft measure. But there's little evidence that it's worked. On today's Big Take podcast, Bloomberg's Amanda Mull takes host Sarah Holder through the causes and consequences of the retail lock-up era — and how it's changed the way we shop.
Bloomberg
13 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Everyone Hates Locked Shelves. Even the Retailers.
By and Sarah Holder Save Never miss an episode. Follow The Big Take daily podcast today. If you've been to a store like CVS, Walgreens or Target in the last few years, you may have noticed a trend: more and more essentials are locked up behind plexiglass walls. The strategy started as an anti-theft measure. But there's little evidence that it's worked.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Newsweek
San Francisco Store Manager Faces Up To A Year For Assaulting Shoplifter
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A former San Francisco-based Walgreens manager faces up to one year in prison and a $10,000 fine after being convicted this week of assaulting a suspected shoplifter. The Context The former manager, 46-year-old Guang Hong, was working at Walgreens when he attacked the alleged shoplifter on March 19. Hong is no longer an employee at Walgreens and hasn't been "for months," a source close to the case told Newsweek. What To Know A jury convicted Hong of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury this week, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced. Assault is a "wobbler" offense in California, meaning prosecutors can elect to charge it as a felony or misdemeanor. Hong was convicted of a misdemeanor, the DA's office confirmed to Newsweek. According to California's penal code, any person convicted of assault as a felony "shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years" and those convicted of misdemeanor assault can be sentenced to "county jail for not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment." Street camera footage shows Guang Hong approaching a suspected shoplifter outside a Walgreens where Hong worked as a store manager. Street camera footage shows Guang Hong approaching a suspected shoplifter outside a Walgreens where Hong worked as a store manager. Screenshot via YouTube/San Francisco Bay Times Castro Street Cam The suspected shoplifter, 30-year-old Larry Whitlock, entered the Walgreens where Hong worked before 5 a.m. on March 19 and took a bottle of shampoo, prosecutors said in court filings. They said that as Whitlock was leaving the store, "the security guard alerted Mr. Hong, the Walgreens manager, of the theft." Hong got the shampoo bottle back from Whitlock after a confrontation and Whitlock then left the store. "After approximately one minute, Mr. Hong noticed that the victim was still outside the store," Jenkins' office said in its statement announcing Hong's conviction. "He confronted the victim again, shouting and pointing with his keys." He "then charged at the victim and punched him in the face with a key protruding from his knuckles. Mr. Hong then punched the victim two more times with his keys in his hand and kicked the victim as he fell to the ground." What People Are Saying Jenkins said in a statement after Hong's conviction: "I would like to thank the jury for their service in this trial. Although I understand the frustration and anger in the community, violence is unacceptable and only makes matters worse. My office takes all crime seriously and is working in partnership with law enforcement to ensure those who engage in criminal behavior are held accountable and face consequences to protect the safety of the public and to restore the public's faith in the criminal justice system and the rule of law." Assistant District Attorney Max Draskovich said: "Store theft is an important issue, but it does not justify an assault that goes beyond self-defense. Mr. Hong's response went far beyond self-defense, and we are thankful that the jury rightly held him accountable. Justice means upholding the law for everyone, on both sides of the incident." Hong's attorney, deputy public defender Megan Votaw, said in a statement: "Mr. Hong was a longtime and extremely hardworking Walgreens employee who was working the graveyard shift on the night in question, and he fought in self-defense after attempting to recover stolen items from the alleged victim. "During the interactions that Mr. Hong and the alleged victim had that night, the alleged victim threw a bottle at Mr. Hong, repeatedly hurled offensive insults – that Mr. Hong interpreted as threats – and came toward him with a fighting posture. Mr. Hong was not holding his keys between his fingers when he punched the alleged victim." What Happens Next Hong is scheduled to be sentenced on August 15. Whitlock is also facing charges of petty theft and battery.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt REACTS to birth of Kiara Advani-Sidharth Malhotra's baby girl; mentor Karan Johar says 'badhai ho'
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have announced the arrival of their baby girl, sending waves of joy through Bollywood. The couple shared the heartwarming news on Instagram, prompting an outpouring of love from celebrities like Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar. Their romance blossomed after their on-screen chemistry in 'Shershaah,' leading to a private wedding in Jaisalmer in 2023. It's a girl! Bollywood's beloved couple, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani , have just embraced parenthood with the arrival of their baby girl. The news, confirmed through a heartwarming joint post on Instagram, sent fans and celebrities into a frenzy of love and congratulations. From Alia Bhatt to mentor Karan Johar , the who's who of B-town joined in to celebrate the newest star kid on the block. Official Announcement Melts the Internet On Wednesday, Kiara and Sidharth posted a pink-themed post on their Instagram, writing, 'Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a baby girl. Kiara & Sidharth.' They captioned the post with folded hands, red heart and evil eye emoji. Celebs Shower Love on the New Parents Alia Bhatt, who starred with Sidharth in their debut Student of the Year, and Janhvi Kapoor , currently working with him on Param Sundari, liked the post. Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, Parineeti Chopra, Bhumi Pednekar, Manish Malhotra, and several others also dropped heartfelt congratulatory messages for the new parents. Karan Johar and Others Join in the Celebration While Karan Johar wrote, 'Love you and badhai ho', another one added, 'Biggest congratulations'. Kajal Aggarwal commented, 'Big congratulations you lovelies! Lots of love to all 3 of you!' Neha Dhupia wrote in jest, 'Welcome to the best hood…PARENTHOOD Ki n Sid.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Heads Turn as Walgreens Shoppers Discover 87¢ ED Pills fridayplans Learn More Undo Neena Gupta mentioned that her daughter, Masaba Gupta, has a girl too, writing, 'Big big big congratulations, so many girls now, even Masaba has a girl, lovely.' From On-Screen Chemistry to Real-Life Love Rumours of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani's romance began circulating in 2020, following their on-screen chemistry in the 2021 hit Shershaah. The couple kept their relationship private and tied the knot in 2023 in a dreamy ceremony in Jaisalmer. Up next, Sidharth will be seen in Param Sundari and Vvan: Force of the Forest, while Kiara is gearing up for War 2 and Toxic.
