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.