The Top-Ranked Dividend Contenders

This article presents the top-ranked Dividend Contenders, which are companies listed on U.S. exchanges that have dividend increase streaks of 10-24 years. In a previous article, I presented the top-ranked Dividend Champions (25+ years), and a subsequent article will present the top-ranked Dividend Challengers (5-9 years).

I use DVK Quality Snapshots to assess the quality of dividend growth [DG] stocks. The system scores each of five quality indicators to determine a quality score out of 25 points. To rank DG stocks, I sort them by quality scores and use tie-breaking metrics, including, in order, dividend safety, credit rating, and dividend yield. 

The article presents the 74 top-ranked Dividend Contenders and presents key metrics, quality indicators, and fair value estimates.

I regularly do quality assessments of different lists of DG stocks, including the Dividend Aristocrats and the Dividend Kings. I also have monthly series 10 Dividend Growth Stocks highlighting 10 high-quality DG stocks every month. I'm excited to add the Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers to the mix!

Please read this article at Seeking Alpha to review the 74 top-ranked Dividend Contenders and to download a spreadsheet with qualitative, fundamental, and added value metrics for these stocks.

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