Dividend Aristocrats in Disguise: 3 Stocks With Royal Payout Potential

Currently, there are only 68 companies that boast the esteemed title of Dividend Aristocrat. Among a couple of other, more trivial requirements, a company must be a member of the S&P 500 index and have raised its dividend payout for a minimum of 25 consecutive years. This is opening the door for some of the top dividend aristocratsWith a long track record of sustained growth in shareholder returns, often including more than one recession, these companies have proven their ability to endure market downturns ...