What Makes an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat?
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Robust Earnings: Often household names, they are an elite group of quality companies that have had stable earnings, solid fundamentals and strong histories of profit and growth.
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Lower Volatility: The index has had strong performance with lower volatility than the S&P 500 since its inception in 2005.1
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Consistent Dividend Growth: As a group, the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats have grown their dividends by 8% annually since 2006.2
What Companies Have Been Added in 2023?
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C.H. Robinson (Ticker: CHRW)C.H. Robinson solves logistics challenges for global companies across industries. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the company has grown its dividend by an average of 16.1% annually for the past 24 years.3
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Nordson Corporation (Ticker: NDSN)Nordson is a leading engineer and manufacturer of systems that dispense, apply and control fluids, such as adhesives, sealants and coatings to a range of consumer and industrial industries. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has averaged 10.2% annualized dividend growth over the last 25 years.4
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J.M. Smucker (Ticker: SJM)J.M. Smucker is a manufacturer of food and beverage products, with many well-known brands such as Smucker’s® fruit spreads, Jif® peanut butter, Folgers® coffee and Milk-Bone® dog treats. Headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, the company has grown its dividend 8.5% per year on average over the last 25 years.5
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