Dividend Aristocrats—companies listed on the S&P 500 that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years—can be a good option for investors looking for income and growth. They are often considered reliable income sources and indicate a company’s financial health.
Yet that’s not the only consideration when buying stocks. Investors must consider other factors, like their ability to pay and grow the dividends in the future, their current evaluations, and, of course, analyst recommendations, to guide their decisions.
Let’s look at the three highest-rated Dividend Aristocrats right now.
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