3 Best Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Now, 01/15/2026

If you’re looking for steady portfolio cash flow in 2026, dividend aristocrat stocks offer plenty of reliable, income‑oriented opportunities.

Which Dividend Aristocrat Stocks Are the Best to Buy?

According to Wall Street analysts, the three stocks listed below are worth buying. Each stock has a dividend payout ratio of at least 50%, meaning that each company distributes at least half of its net earnings to shareholders as dividends. Furthermore, each company currently has a Buy rating based on consensus from top analysts or broader Wall Street agreement, with at least 10% upside potential.

Be sure to click on any ticker to thoroughly research the stock before you decide whether to add it to your portfolio. Here are today’s top dividend aristocrat stock picks from TipRanks.

1. AbbVie (ABBV)— AbbVie is the American drugmaker behind the blockbuster drug Humira, used to treat several inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The biopharmaceutical company has just secured a tariff exemption from the Trump administration and plans to invest $100 billion in research and development in the U.S. The Illinois-based company’s dividend payout ratio is currently 140.02%. AbbVie paid $1.73 per share in its last dividend issuance, with a dividend yield of 2.97%. ABBV stock presently holds a Moderate Buy consensus rating from 21 Wall Street analysts, with an average price target of $254.06, implying over 17% upside potential.
2. The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) — J.M. Smucker is a producer of branded food and beverage products, including pet food, coffee, and consumer items. The Ohio-based company’s dividend payout ratio currently stands at 97.76%. The firm paid $1.10 per share in its last dividend issuance, with a dividend yield of 4.29%. SJM stock currently holds a Moderate Buy consensus from 12 analysts on Wall Street, with an average price target of $117.10 that suggests over 12% upside.
3. Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) — This multinational food processing company deals with meats, nuts, and food products. It serves both retail and commercial customers. The company currently has a dividend payout ratio of 169.71%. It paid 29 cents per share in its last dividend issuance, with a dividend yield of 4.95%. HRL stock currently holds a Moderate Buy consensus rating from five Wall Street analysts, with an average price target of $27.40, implying approximately 12% upside potential.

What Are Dividend Aristocrats?

Dividend aristocrats are S&P 500 (SPX) companies that have not only paid dividends for many years but have also raised them every year for at least 25 years. Because of this long and growing payout track record, investors often turn to these stocks when they want steady cash returns rather than big swings in share prices. New spin‑offs can also qualify as dividend aristocrats, since they are generally treated as inheriting their former parent’s long history of dividend increases.

Interested in More Dividend Aristocrat Stocks?

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The page provides an exhaustive list of all dividend aristocrats, including their most recent dividend yields, previous dividend amounts, payout ratios, and other details.

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