Dividend Aristocrat stocks are those that have increased their dividend payouts for 25 consecutive years or more. They are valued highly among investors and are essential for dividend portfolios. Their track record of hiking dividend payouts makes it unlikely that these companies will cut their dividends anytime soon.
Here are three Dividend Aristocrat stocks that Wall Street analysts love, including the number of bullish analysts covering the stock. Stocks that receive more positive coverage from analysts generally trade at a higher premium. They also tend to be steadier names with more established businesses.
This post originally appeared at 24/7 Wall St.