20 Best Dividend Growth Stocks That Large-Cap Investors Can’t Ignore – Mar 2025

The best dividend growth stocks give you a history of consistent dividend growth, nice current dividend yield, and a low payout ratio that means the dividend should keep growing in the near future. In addition, a history of EPS growth adds additional confidence that the company is well run and growing, and your investment in these stocks will be rewarded.

The following screen is focused on large cap stocks with market capitalization above $5 Billion USD.

Additionally, the screen calls for

• 1 yr, 3 yr and 5 yr average dividend growth rate > 8%
• 5 yr average EPS growth > 8%
• Payout ratio between 10% and 40%, and,
• Forward dividend yield between 1.5% and 3.75%

The goal of the screen is to find stocks that can become part of your long term dividend growth portfolio.

One advantage of looking at large cap stocks like this is that the companies have history of execution and profitability and there is enough confidence that it will continue. Any and all of these stocks can be a solid choice for your portfolio. However, for best results, you should also consider the current valuation and go for the stocks that are valued fairly or even undervalued.

We own SNA in our Founder’s Club Dividend Fortress Portfolio.