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Only 58 US companies have raised dividends 50 years running
| Company | Ticker | Years |
|---|---|---|
| American States Water | AWR | 71 |
| Northwest Natural Holding | NWN | 70 |
| Genuine Parts Co. | GPC | 70 |
| Dover Corp. | DOV | 70 |
| Procter & Gamble Co. | PG | 70 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corp. | PH | 70 |
| Emerson Electric Co. | EMR | 69 |
| Cincinnati Financial Corp. | CINF | 66 |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | CL | 65 |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 64 |
Source: Sure Dividend, list updated 9 June 2026.
A Dividend King has raised its dividend every year for at least 50 consecutive years. Fifty eight US companies clear that bar, and the longest streak, American States Water, runs 71 years. It contains only survivors, so it describes the past rather than the odds.
58Dividend Kings
71 yearsLongest streak
50Years needed to qualify
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