Published on 10 May 2022 on Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance
In this article, we discuss 10 highest-yielding dividend aristocrats for 2022. If you want to see some more stocks in this selection, click 5 Highest-Yielding Dividend Aristocrats for 2022.
Dividend aristocrats are S&P 500 constituents that have raised their dividends annually for at least 25 consecutive years.
In the volatile macro backdrop, dividend stocks have decidedly been classified as effective inflation hedges. Big companies can withstand inflationary pressure and even benefit from higher prices, which in turn allows them to consistently pay dividends to shareholders. As inflation persists, revenue, earnings, and dividends will increase over the immediate and long-term as companies adjust to the new market dynamics.