Dividend Growth Streak

Dividend growth streak counts the consecutive years a company has increased its dividend. It's a key measure of management's commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Why It Matters

Companies with long streaks have weathered recessions, industry disruptions, and management changes while still increasing dividends. This track record suggests financial discipline and stability.

Key Milestones

• 5+ years: Emerging dividend grower
• 10+ years: Dividend Achiever (Contender)
• 25+ years: Dividend Aristocrat
• 50+ years: Dividend King

How Dividend.Direct Uses It

Growth streak is the largest component of our Quality Score, worth up to 30 points. We display badges for Aristocrats and Kings on stock pages.

See It in Action

We track the exact number of years a company has increased its dividend, prominently displayed on every stock page.