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Dividend King stocks with over a half century of dividend increases can often fall into a rut over time.

The article highlights 55 Dividend Kings, noting that five of the top ten by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices. Analysts predict top-ten Kingly net gains ranging from 12.57% to 50.26% for March 2026, with six out of ten top-yield Kings expected to be top gainers. Sixteen out of fifty-five Kings show negative free cash flow margins, making the...

Despite recession fears and negative sentiment surveys, historical data and fundamentals indicate strong potential for stock market gains. Sentiment surveys are unreliable due to social media algorithms. Hard economic data shows steady growth, suggesting consumer spending remains robust and recession fears are overblown. Dividend aristocrats, with their long-term dividend growth and coiled spri...

High-yield dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for good reason.

Since 1926, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of the total return for the S&P 500, while capital appreciation has contributed 68%.

The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025 by 4.57%. Top performers include National Fuel & Gas (+30.21%), Consolidated Edison (+22.66%), and AbbVie (+20.40%). Promising Dividend Kings identified in February showed relative outperformance, averaging -0.38% vs. -1.58% for all Kings and -3.34% for SPY.

High-yield dividend aristocrats offer stability and income. Due to their defensive sector composition and lower volatility, they outperform the S&P 500 during market downturns. Despite recession fears, economic data shows continued growth driven by consumer spending, particularly from the wealthiest Americans, mitigating recession risks. Here are 10 low-volatility, 4.5%-plus yielding aristocrat...