The 10 Stocks With The Longest Dividend Growth Streaks

Updated on June 9th, 2026 by Bob Ciura

We recommend long-term investors focus on high-quality dividend stocks.

To that end, we view the Dividend Kings as among the best dividend stocks to buy-and-hold for the long run.

What is a Dividend King? A stock with 50 or more consecutive years of dividend increases.

Over the past 50+ years, the U.S. has gone through a variety of economic recessions, wars, stock market crashes, and many other difficult periods.

Just a few of these include the tech bubble, the Great Recession, the coronavirus pandemic, and more.

And yet, the Dividend Kings continued to raise their dividends each year, through it all.

This is why we believe the Dividend Kings are the best-of-the-best in dividend longevity.

The downloadable Dividend Kings Spreadsheet List below contains the following for each stock in the index among other important investing metrics:

Payout ratio
Dividend yield
Price-to-earnings ratio

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The 10 Stocks With The Longest Dividend Growth Streaks

Stocks that have increased their dividends for over 50 years have demonstrated the ability to continue hiking their dividends, even during recessions.

This is a testament to the strength and durability of their business models and competitive advantages.

The following 10 stocks have maintained the longest dividend streaks.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #10: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Dividend Growth Streak: 64 years

Johnson & Johnson is a diversified health care company and a leader in the area of innovative medicines and medical devices.

Johnson & Johnson was founded in 1886 and the company expects to generate revenue of ~$100 billion this year. J&J has increased its dividend for 64 consecutive years.

Johnson & Johnson reported first quarter results for the period ending March 31st, 2026. For the quarter, revenue grew 9.9% to $24.1 billion, which was $450 million better than expected.

Adjusted earnings-per-share of $2.70 compared unfavorably to $2.77 in the prior year, but this was $0.02 ahead of estimates.

Revenue for Innovative Medicines grew 11.2% on a reported basis and 7.4% on an operational basis. Oncology grew nearly 23% on a reported basis, largely due to increasing demand Darzalex, which treats multiple myeloma.

Revenue for MedTech improved 7.7% on a reported basis and 4.6% on an operational basis. Cardiovascular continues to produce strong results, as sales were up 13.0%, once again led by new products.

The company announced previously that it plans to separate its orthopedics business into a standalone company called “DePuy Synthes” within the next 18 to 24 months.

Johnson & Johnson provided updated guidance for 2026 as well with the company now expecting adjusted earnings-per-share in a range of $11.45 to $11.65 for the year.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #9: Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL)

Dividend Growth Streak: 65 years

Colgate-Palmolive was founded in 1806 and has built an impressive and extensive portfolio of consumer brands. It operates globally, selling in most countries around the world.

About one-sixth of its revenue comes from Hill’s pet food division, which has shown very strong growth in recent years.

The other five-sixths of revenue comes from a mix of cleaning and personal care products, with the company’s most recognizable brands being Colgate (tooth care) and Palmolive (soap).

The company has structured itself into four units: Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition.

Colgate posted first quarter earnings on May 1st, 2026, and results were better than expected on both the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings-per-share came to 97 cents, which was three cents ahead of estimates.

Revenue was up 8.4% year-over-year to $5.32 billion, beating estimates by $100 million. Net sales rose 8.4%, with organic sales higher by 2.9%, including a 0.6% headwind from lower private label pet food sales.

Latin America saw sales growth of 5.4%, Asia-Pacific was up 5.6%, while organic sales in North America fell 1.8%.

Gross profit margin was up versus the fourth quarter, as were operating profit, net income, earnings-per-share, and free cash flow.

The company guided for net sales to rise 2% to 6%, including a low-single digit tailwind from forex translation. Organic sales are still expected to rise between 1% and 4%.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #8: Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF)

Dividend Growth Streak: 66 years

Cincinnati Financial is an insurance company founded in 1950. It offers business, home, auto insurance, and financial products, including life insurance, annuities, property, and casualty insurance.

Cincinnati Financial recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter for fiscal year 2025. The company reported Q4 2025 revenue of $3.09 billion, up 21.8% year over year.

Operating EPS was $3.37, beating estimates and rising from $3.14 in the prior year. Net income increased to $676 million, or $4.29 per share, up from $405 million ($2.56 per share) a year earlier, supported by $145 million in after-tax investment gains and stronger investment income.

Insurance operations remained profitable, with a property-casualty combined ratio of 85.2% in Q4 and 94.9% for full-year 2025, marking the company’s 14th consecutive year of underwriting profit.

Net written premiums grew 5% in the quarter and 9% for the year, surpassing $10 billion annually for the first time, while earned premiums rose 10% in Q4 to $2.59 billion.

The balance sheet strengthened significantly. Book value per share increased 15% to $102.35, while total investments rose 12% to $31.8 billion and total assets reached $41.0 billion.

Investment income increased 9% in Q4 and 14% for the year, helping drive a full-year value creation ratio of 18.8%, supported by both earnings growth and dividends.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #7: Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)

Dividend Growth Streak: 69 years

Emerson Electric is a diversified global leader in technology and engineering. Its global customer base and diverse product and service offerings afford it more than $18 billion in annual revenue.

The company’s very impressive 69-year dividend increase streak lands it on the prestigious Dividend Kings list.

Emerson posted first quarter earnings on May 5th, 2026, and results were mixed. The company saw adjusted earnings-per-share of $1.54, which was a penny ahead of estimates. Revenue was up 3% year-on-year to $4.56 billion, but missed estimates by $30 million.

Cash flow came to $694 million, on profit margin of 15% of revenue. The company also noted the backlog was up 9% year-on-year to $8.2 billion.

Book-to-bill, which is a measure of future demand, was above the critical 1 level, coming in at 1.07. Adjusted segment EBITDA margin was 27.6% of revenue, which was better than expected on cost reductions.

The Americas were up 5% during the quarter while the US was up 9%. Europe was off 4% while EMEA was down 5%, which management attributed to the Iran war. Underlying orders were up 5%, driven by software and systems, primarily.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #6: Parker-Hannifin Corp. (PH)

Dividend Growth Streak: 70 years

Parker-Hannifin is a diversified industrial manufacturer specializing in motion and control technologies. The company was founded in 1917 and has grown to generate annual revenue of $20 billion.

In late April, Parker-Hannifin reported (4/30/26) results for the third quarter of 2026. Organic sales grew 6.5% over the prior year’s quarter, primarily thanks to 14.2% growth in aerospace.

Adjusted earnings-per-share grew 18%, from $6.92 to an all-time high of $8.17, thanks to strong sales and an expansion of operating margin from 26.3% to 26.7%.

Parker Hannifin exceeded the analysts’ consensus by $0.34.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #5: Procter & Gamble Co. (PG)

Dividend Growth Streak: 70 years

Procter & Gamble is a consumer products giant that sells its products in over 180 countries.

Notable brands include Pampers, Luvs, Tide, Gain, Bounty, Charmin, Puffs, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Old Spice, Dawn, Febreze, Swiffer, Crest, Oral-B, Scope, Olay and many more.

The company generated $84 billion in sales in fiscal 2024 and 2025. Procter & Gamble has paid a dividend for 134 years and has grown its dividend for 69 consecutive years – one of the longest active streaks of any company.

On April 14th, 2026, Procter & Gamble raised its dividend by 3%, from $1.0568 per quarter to $1.0885.

In late April, Procter & Gamble reported (4/24/26) results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Its sales grew 7% and its organic sales grew 3% over the prior year’s quarter thanks to volume growth and modest price hikes.

Core earnings-per-share grew 3%, from $1.55 to $1.59, beating the analysts’ consensus by $0.03.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #4: Dover Corp. (DOV)

Dividend Growth Streak: 70 years

Dover Corporation is a diversified global industrial manufacturer with annual revenues approaching $8 billion.

Dover is composed of five reporting segments: Engineered Systems, Clean Energy & Fueling, Pumps & Process Solutions, Imaging & Identification, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies.

On April 23rd, 2026, Dover reported first quarter results the period ending March 31st, 2026. For the quarter, revenue grew 9.6% to $2.1 billion, which beat estimates by $50 million.

Adjusted earnings-per-share of $2.28 compared favorably to $2.05 in the prior year and was $0.01 more than expected.

For the quarter, organic revenue was up 5% while bookings grew 10%. Organic sales were up 2% for the Engineered Products segment due to higher demand for aerospace and defense components and industrial winches.

The vehicle aftermarket business showed signs of stabilization. Clean Energy & Fueling improved 11% due to ongoing demand for clean energy components, fluid transport, and retail fueling.

Dover reaffirmed prior guidance for 2026 as well, with the company expecting adjusted earnings-per-share in a range of $10.45 to $10.65 for the year. At the midpoint, this would represent 9.8% growth from 2025.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #3: Genuine Parts Co. (GPC)

Dividend Growth Streak: 70 years

Genuine Parts Company was founded in 1928 and since that time, it has grown into a sprawling conglomerate that sells automotive and industrial parts, electrical materials, and general business products.

Its global span reaches throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe and is comprised of more than 3,000 locations. It has about 63,000 employees with about $24 billion in annual revenue.

Genuine Parts posted fourth quarter and full-year earnings on February 17th, 2026, and results were weak on both the top and bottom lines.

Adjusted earnings-per-share came to $1.55, which was well off of estimates that were 27 cents higher. Revenue was up 4.1% year-over-year to $6 billion, but missed estimates by $60 million.

Sales performance was attributed to a 1.7% increase in comparable sales, a 1.5% benefit from acquisitions, and a forex translation gain of 0.9%.

Gross profit was up 70 basis points on an adjusted basis to 37.6% of sales. Earnings was down from $1.61 per share a year earlier.

The company guided for total sales growth of 3% to 5.5%, and adjusted earnings-per-share of $7.50 to $8.00.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #2: Northwest Natural Holding (NWN)

Dividend Growth Streak: 70 years

Northwest Natural Holding Company is a diversified utility holding company that operates through three business segments: NWN Gas Utility, SiEnergy, and NWN Water.

Its core gas utility serves 810,000 metered connections and around 2 million people in Oregon and southwest Washington, with approximately 88% of customers located in the former and the remaining 12% located in the latter.

More recently, NWN has expanded its footprint into the high-growth Texas market through the acquisition of SiEnergy. This serves roughly 90,000 metered connections and 225,000 people in the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin area.

Finally, NWN Water reaches 200,000 people across 80,000 connections in six states (Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington).

On February 27th, 2026, the company released its earnings report for the fourth quarter ended December 31st, 2025. NWN’s total operating revenue grew by 6.3% over the year-ago period to $394.2 million in the quarter.

Key contributors to this topline growth during the quarter included new rates in Oregon for NWN Gas Utility, the SiEnergy Gas Utility acquisition in January 2025/Pines last June, and new rates for NWN Water Utility’s Arizona utilities/water acquisitions.

NWN’s adjusted EPS decreased by 1.4% year-over-year to $1.39 for the quarter.

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Longest Dividend Growth Streak #1: American States Water (AWR)

Dividend Growth Streak: 71 years

American States Water Company is a U.S. utility holding company that provides regulated water and electric services and contracted services to customers primarily in California and military bases around the United States.

Through its principal subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, it delivers water service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across numerous California communities.

The company’s electric subsidiary, Bear Valley Electric Service, supplies electricity to customers in the Big Bear area of Southern California, and its contracted services segment performs operations, maintenance, and construction management for water and wastewater systems under long-term government contracts.

On May 6, 2026, AWR released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company’s total operating revenue climbed 14.3% higher over the year-ago period to $169.2 million in the quarter.

This was powered by strength throughout the business during the quarter (+10.9% for Water to $113.1 million, +20.7% for Contracted Services to $37.4 million, and +24.4% to $18.7 million for Electric).

Higher rates for Golden State Water Company implemented on January 1, 2026, were the biggest growth contributor.

AWR’s diluted EPS grew by 8.6% year-over-year to $0.76 for the quarter.

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