Investors Keep Buying These Sizzling 4 S&P Mid-Cap Dividend Aristocrats

Group 1: Dividend Stocks and Returns - Dividends have contributed approximately 32% of the total return for the S&P 500 since 1926, while capital appreciation has contributed 68% [1] - A study from Hartford Funds found that dividend stocks delivered an annualized return of 9.18% from 1973 to 2023, more than double the 3.95% return for non-payers during the same period [1] Group 2: Mid-Cap Dividend Aristocrats - Mid-cap stocks are defined as companies with market capitalizations between $2 billion and $10 billion [2] - The S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats index measures mid-sized companies that have consistently increased dividends for at least 15 years [2] - Four companies from the S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats have been identified as having significant payouts and are currently rated as Buy by major Wall Street firms [2] Group 3: Company Profiles - Aaron's Company (NYSE: AAN): Provides lease-to-own and retail purchase solutions for furniture, appliances, and electronics through various sales channels [5] - NNN REIT: Owns 3,532 properties across 49 states with a gross leasable area of approximately 36 million square feet and has increased annual dividends for 34 consecutive years [7] - Omega Healthcare Investors: Focuses on owning Skilled Nursing Facilities and has increased dividends every year since 2003, with an annual dividend growth rate of 4.80% [9] - Southwest Gas Holdings: Distributes natural gas in Arizona, Nevada, and California, and operates through multiple segments including utility infrastructure services [11]