Volatility comes and goes... but through that, some companies consistently keep paying.
Dividend Kings are the elite group of companies that have offered shareholders 50 years of consistent dividend growth. These companies have beaten recessions, periods of inflation, and various market uncertainties while delivering stable and long-term payouts. This is the kind of consistency that offers retirees the possibility of generational wealth.
But no…
Volatility comes and goes... but through that, some companies consistently keep paying.
Dividend Kings are the elite group of companies that have offered shareholders 50 years of consistent dividend growth. These companies have beaten recessions, periods of inflation, and various market uncertainties while delivering stable and long-term payouts. This is the kind of consistency that offers retirees the possibility of generational wealth.
But not all Dividend Kings are a buy today. Some have higher cash flow and more stable payout ratios, some offer higher yields, and some have Wall Street’s stamp of approval. I prefer a trifecta - companies that tick all the boxes. That’s why today, I’ll cover the Dividend Kings that meet all these criteria.
I used Barchart’s Stock Screener to find the highest-yielding companies on my watchlist.
**Annual Dividend Yield (FWD), %: **Left to blank so I can sort it from highest to lowest
Dividend Payout Ratio (%): 35 – 65%. This is the sweet spot as I am looking for companies that pay fair dividends without overextending. This also means that they are balancing customer value and company growth.
**Operating Income Growth Last Year (%): **At least 10%
Number of Analysts: 12 or higher. A higher number means higher confidence in the rating.
Current Analyst Rating: 3.5 – 5. Stocks that analysts call a “Moderate” to “Strong Buy”. Only the best will do.
Investing Ideas: Dividend Kings. I’m looking to limit my search to companies that exhibited long-term resilience and consistent performance.
I got exactly three results after running the screen. I will cover them based on the highest to lowest dividend yield:
Let’s get to the first Dividend King, starting with:
Procter & Gamble manufactures consumer goods that people use worldwide. The company was founded in 1837 and now supplies a wide range of products, including health, baby, fabric, home, beauty, and grooming.
You most likely have some of their products at home, as it’s the company behind Pampers, Tide, Crest, and more. In fact, P&G’s Charmin just launched its largest toilet paper roll yet, the Forever Roll, which features 1,700 sheets that can last up to one month, resulting in strong consumer interest. It is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, highlighting the company’s convenience-driven approach.