3 ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Aristocrat Stocks, According to Top Analysts — July 14, 2026

Chevron (CVX), Coca-Cola (KO), and Linde (LIN) are three Dividend Aristocrat stocks with a Strong Buy rating from top Wall Street analysts, according to TipRanks’ Dividend Aristocrat tool.

Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 members that have raised their dividends every year for at least 25 consecutive years. Investors find this attractive because they can enjoy a steady stream of cash payouts while maintaining exposure to stock growth.

Why These 3 Dividend Aristocrats Are Top Picks

According to Wall Street analysts, the three stocks listed below are worth buying. They all have payout ratios above 50%, meaning each company recently distributed more than half of its earnings to shareholders as dividends.

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. Chevron (CVX) — Chevron is a U.S. crude oil giant and one of the world’s largest energy companies. The company engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. The Texas-based company currently has a dividend payout ratio of 106.56%. Chevron paid $1.78 per share in its last dividend, with a yield of 3.83%. Its shares currently boast a Strong Buy consensus rating from the top 16 Wall Street analysts that cover the stock. This is based on an average price target of $211.13, indicating about 16% upside.
2. Coca-Cola (KO) — Coca-Cola is a Georgia-based American beverage giant. The company produces various products, including carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, water, coffee, and tea. Coca-Cola currently has a dividend payout ratio of 196.99%. It paid 46 cents per share in its last dividend issuance, with a dividend yield of 2.47%. Its shares currently boast a Strong Buy consensus rating from the eight top Wall Street analysts that cover the stock. This is based on an average price target of $87.29 that indicates about 5% upside.
3. Linde (LIN) — Linde is the world’s largest industrial gas supplier. The British chemicals company processes atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. It also designs and constructs turnkey process plants for third-party customers. Linde also provides extreme cryogenic cooling infrastructure for quantum computing. The firm currently has a dividend payout ratio of 73.04%. It paid $1.60 per share in its last dividend issuance, with a dividend yield of 1.18%. LIN stock currently boasts a Strong Buy consensus rating from the top seven Wall Street analysts that cover the stock. This is based on an average price target of $570.86, implying about 9% upside potential.

More on Dividend Aristocrats

Some observers also treat recent spin-offs as dividend aristocrats if their parent companies meet the required track record, effectively granting the offshoot the parent’s dividend history.

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.