The 10 Best and Worst Dividend Aristocrats in 2025
The average year-to-date return for all Dividend Aristocrats combined is -2.9%
As of April 17, 2025, the Dividend Aristocrats, a group of companies with a track record of increasing their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, continue to be a reliable source of income for investors.
The average return of the 68 Aristocrats in 2025 is -2.9%. The average yield is 2.7%. There are 9 double-digit gainers and 19 double-digit losers. The biggest risers this week were Realty Income and Fastenal with +7%, while the biggest decliners were Albemarle (-3%) and Stanley Black & Decker (-2%).
Below, we'll explore the top 10 best and worst performers among these Dividend Aristocrats based on their Year-to-Date (YTD) total return, dividend yield, and what these companies do.
Top 10 Best Dividend Aristocrats in 2025 (YTD Total Return)
Consolidated Edison Inc ED 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $112.10
YTD Total Return: 26.8%
Yield: 3.0%
Business: Consolidated Edison is a utility company providing electricity, gas, and steam in the New York City area.
Coca-Cola Co KO 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $73.00
YTD Total Return: 18.1%
Yield: 2.8%
Business: Coca-Cola is a global leader in the beverage industry, producing soft drinks, juices, teas, and other beverages.
Abbott Laboratories ABT 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $130.98
YTD Total Return: 17.0%
Yield: 1.8%
Business: Abbott is a healthcare company that develops medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic medicines.
Brown & Brown Inc BRO 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $117.22
YTD Total Return: 15.1%
Yield: 0.5%
Business: Brown & Brown is an insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management and insurance products.
Cardinal Health Inc CAH 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $134.71
YTD Total Return: 14.8%
Yield: 1.5%
Business: Cardinal Health is a healthcare services and products company, including pharmaceuticals and medical supplies distribution.
Fastenal Co FAST 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $81.58
YTD Total Return: 14.1%
Yield: 2.2%
Business: Fastenal is a distributor of industrial and construction supplies, with products ranging from fasteners to safety equipment.
Atmos Energy Corp ATO 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $157.54
YTD Total Return: 13.8%
Yield: 2.2%
Business: Atmos Energy is a natural gas utility company serving communities across the U.S.
Cintas Corp CTAS 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $205.76
YTD Total Return: 12.8%
Yield: 0.8%
Business: Cintas provides corporate identity uniform programs, facility services, and fire protection services.
Realty Income Corp O 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $58.32
YTD Total Return: 11.3%
Yield: 5.5%
Business: Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on commercial properties leased to businesses.
Kimberly-Clark Corp KMB 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $142.81
YTD Total Return: 9.9%
Yield: 3.5%
Business: Kimberly-Clark is a consumer goods company known for its paper-based products, including brands like Kleenex and Huggies.
Top 10 Worst Dividend Aristocrats in 2025 (YTD Total Return)
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc WST 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $201.90
YTD Total Return: -38.3%
Yield: 0.4%
Business: West Pharmaceutical provides packaging and delivery systems for injectable drugs.
Albemarle Corp ALB 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $52.91
YTD Total Return: -38.2%
Yield: 3.1%
Business: Albemarle is a global leader in specialty chemicals, including lithium production for electric vehicle batteries.
Target Corp TGT 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $93.11
YTD Total Return: -30.5%
Yield: 4.8%
Business: Target is a major retail corporation, offering a wide range of products including apparel, electronics, and groceries.
Stanley Black & Decker Inc SWK 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $57.21
YTD Total Return: -28.0%
Yield: 5.7%
Business: Stanley Black & Decker manufactures tools, security products, and industrial equipment.
T Rowe Price Group Inc TROW 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $86.11
YTD Total Return: -22.8%
Yield: 5.9%
Business: T Rowe Price is a global investment management firm, offering mutual funds and other financial products.
Emerson Electric Co EMR 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $99.57
YTD Total Return: -19.3%
Yield: 2.1%
Business: Emerson Electric provides automation solutions, climate technologies, and industrial equipment.
Pentair PLC PNR 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $80.36
YTD Total Return: -19.7%
Yield: 1.2%
Business: Pentair specializes in water treatment and filtration products for residential and commercial markets.
Caterpillar Inc CAT 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $294.25
YTD Total Return: -18.6%
Yield: 1.9%
Business: Caterpillar is a leader in the manufacturing of heavy construction equipment and mining machinery.
Dover Corp DOV 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $161.08
YTD Total Return: -13.9%
Yield: 1.3%
Business: Dover designs and manufactures industrial equipment, including pumps, compressors, and other mechanical components.
Clorox Co CLX 0.00%↑
Stock Price: $139.78
YTD Total Return: -13.3%
Yield: 3.5%
Business: Clorox is a manufacturer of cleaning products, disinfectants, and other consumer goods.
Highest Dividend Yields Among Dividend Aristocrats (from high to low)
Franklin Resources Inc (BEN) – Yield: 7.3%
T Rowe Price Group Inc (TROW) – Yield: 5.9%
Realty Income Corp (O) – Yield: 5.5%
Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK) – Yield: 5.7%
Amcor PLC (AMCR) – Yield: 5.4%
Target Corp (TGT) – Yield: 4.8%
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) – Yield: 4.7%
Chevron Corp (CVX) – Yield: 5.0%
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) – Yield: 4.3%
Eversource Energy (ES) – Yield: 5.2%
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.