Periodic Table of Dividend Contenders (10-24 Year Streaks)

My first two Periodic Tables of Dividend Champions proved popular with readers, several of whom suggested extending the idea to Challengers and Contenders. So this article covers Dividend Contenders, which are stocks that have raised their dividends between 10 and 24 years in a row. As of the end of June, there are 148 Contenders (compared to 100 Champions, those with 25+ year streaks). As in the two previous Periodic Tables (available here and here), the X and Y axes are yield and dividend growth rate (DGR). Shading is used to identify stocks that don’t “make the grade” on either yield or DGR. My choices of what “make the grade” are explained below. I continue to tinker with the format to make these tables useful to the highest number of readers. Please note: DGR Timeframe. I maintained the change introduced last time of using the.... Read more