As we navigate through the unpredictable market conditions, below is a list of some of the top large cap stocks with A+ dividend growth grade. These stocks span multiple sectors, including Technology, Industrials, and Consumer Staples, and are filtered based on large cap market capitalization.
The list contains Apple (AAPL), with a dividend growth grade of A+ and a massive market cap of $4.05T. Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), Applied Materials (AMAT), A. O. Smith (AOS) and Amphenol (APH) have achieved the highest possible dividend growth grade of A+.
Notable performers include Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL), which posted a 23.33% one-month performance, and A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) with a 14.01% gain over the same period. The list represents diverse industries ranging from Semiconductor Materials & Equipment to Household Products and Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail.
The dividend growth grade is a component of Seeking Alpha’s comprehensive dividend scoring system that evaluates a company’s track record of increasing its dividend payments over time. This grade specifically measures the consistency and magnitude of dividend increases, helping investors assess whether a company is committed to growing shareholder returns through regular dividend raises.
The grades are given on a scale from A+ to F, with A+ being the best. Any grade of B- or above is considered a Buy. A grade of D+ or below is considered a Sell.
Here is the list:
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Apple Inc. (AAPL), Dividend growth grade: A+
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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT), Dividend growth grade: A+
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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), Dividend growth grade: A+
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A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS), Dividend growth grade: A+
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Amphenol Corporation (APH), Dividend growth grade: A+
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Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Dividend growth grade: A+
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Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG), Dividend growth grade: A+
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Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL), Dividend growth grade: A+
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Dividend growth grade: A+
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Crane Company (CR), Dividend growth grade: A+