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The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)

Seeking Alpha · Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:16:11 -0400

Dividend Kings have a 50+ year track record of increasing dividends, showcasing resilience through economic challenges. I rank the Dividend Kings using my 9F Quality Scores, blending qualitative and quantitative factors for a robust, investment-grade assessment. ADP stands out as the best total-return candidate. It is undervalued, high-quality, and offering a strong projected dividend growth rate and Adjusted Chowder Number.

Illinois Tool Works: Consistent Execution Leads To Organic Growth

Seeking Alpha · Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:32:58 -0400

Illinois Tool Works is a global industrial conglomerate with strong organic growth, high operating margins, and a disciplined capital allocation strategy. ITW is a Dividend King with a 59-year streak of increases, excellent dividend safety, and a forward yield of ~2.57%, currently trading just below fair value. Management guides for 4–5% revenue and 7–11% EPS growth in 2026, supported by innovation, price increases, and bolt-on acquisitions.

Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2026

Seeking Alpha · Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:28:40 -0400

Dividend Aristocrats, tracked via NOBL, delivered a 12.9% YTD return, closely trailing SPY's 13.68%, with 29 Aristocrats outperforming SPY in 2026. Top 2026 performers include TGT (+73.04%), NUE (+55.64%), and BEN (+49.25%), highlighting strong sectoral momentum among select Aristocrats. Six Aristocrats announced dividend increases in the past month, pushing the group's average 2026 dividend growth rate to 4.30%, up from 4.10% last month.

Best Dividend Kings: August 2026

Seeking Alpha · Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:52:31 -0400

Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 YTD, with a 14.98% total return versus SPY's 12.89%. Thirty Dividend Kings are beating SPY, and 25 appear both potentially undervalued and offer ≥10% annualized return potential. Dividend growth among Kings accelerated, with the average rate rising to 4.12% and several notable increases announced.

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