Dividend Kings — 50+ Years of Dividend Growth
Dividend Kings have raised their dividend for 50+ consecutive years — the most elite group of dividend payers in the market. Half a century of raises through every recession is the ultimate test of a durable dividend.
One tier down (25+ years) are the Dividend Aristocrats.
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Key facts: Dividend Kings
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 28, 2026, SmarterDividends' Dividend Kings list includes 6 stocks.
- Ranked first on SmarterDividends' Dividend Kings list as of Oct 28, 2026 is Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), with a forward dividend yield of 2.01% and 55 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.
- The median forward dividend yield of the 6 stocks on SmarterDividends' Dividend Kings list is 2.15% as of Oct 28, 2026.
- The highest-yielding stock on SmarterDividends' Dividend Kings list as of Oct 28, 2026 is PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), at 4.43%.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has the longest dividend-growth streak on SmarterDividends' Dividend Kings list, at 55 consecutive years as of Oct 28, 2026.
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SmarterDividends, "Dividend Kings List," updated Oct 28, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/dividend-kings
| # | Company | Yield | Growth Streak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  JNJJohnson & JohnsonDividend history | 2.01% | 55 yr |
| 2 |  KOThe Coca-Cola CompanyDividend history | 2.29% | 55 yr |
| 3 |  PEPPepsiCo, Inc.Dividend history | 4.43% | 53 yr |
| 4 |  EMREmerson Electric Co.Dividend history | 1.37% | 53 yr |
| 5 |  CLColgate-Palmolive CompanyDividend history | 2.28% | 52 yr |
| 6 |  WMTWalmart Inc.Dividend history | 0.82% | 50 yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Dividend King?
A Dividend King is a company that has increased its dividend for at least 50 consecutive years — half a century of uninterrupted raises through every recession, oil shock and market crash in living memory. It's the most elite tier of dividend reliability.
How many Dividend Kings are there?
There are roughly 50–55 Dividend Kings. The list grows slowly as more Aristocrats cross the 50-year mark, and shrinks if a King ever cuts or freezes its dividend.
Dividend Kings vs Dividend Aristocrats — what's the difference?
Aristocrats have a 25+ year growth streak; Kings have a 50+ year streak. Every King is also an Aristocrat, but only the longest-tenured payers reach King status.
Are Dividend Kings safe?
A 50-year streak is the strongest possible signal of dividend durability, but it's history, not a guarantee. Always check the current payout ratio and business health — which is on each stock's page — before assuming the streak will continue.
Data is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Yields and figures refresh daily.