Dividend Contenders: Stocks with 10-24 Years of Dividend Growth

A Dividend Contender is a company that has increased its dividend for 10 to 24 consecutive years. These companies are on the path to becoming Dividend Aristocrats and often offer compelling growth prospects alongside their established dividend track records.

REWD currently tracks 78 Dividend Contenders — companies with 10 to 24 consecutive years of dividend increases. This reflects our data coverage inside that range, not the total number of such companies in the market.

Notable Dividend Contenders include J M SMUCKER Co (SJM) with 24 years, Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT) with 23 years, Donegal Group Inc (DGICB) with 23 years, Northrop Grumman Corp /De/ (NOC) with 22 years, Texas Instruments Inc (TXN) with 22 years. See the full list above for all qualifying stocks with their current yields and growth metrics.

You can invest in individual Dividend Contenders through any brokerage account, or gain broad exposure through dividend-focused ETFs like NOBL (ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF). Use our dividend calculator to project income from any combination of these stocks.

The classification is based on consecutive years of dividend increases: Kings (50+ years), Aristocrats (25-49 years, S&P 500 members), Contenders (10-24 years), and Challengers (5-9 years). Higher tiers indicate longer track records of dividend growth but may offer lower current yields.

Dividend Contenders have demonstrated 10+ years of dividend increases, which suggests strong financial discipline. However, past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Always check payout ratios, earnings coverage, and debt levels before investing. Use our safety ratings on each stock's dividend page for a quick assessment.