The 10 Best Dividend Growth Stocks in (2026)
How to use this dividend stock screen
The best dividend stocks are rarely defined by yield alone. A useful dividend stock screen should balance income, dividend growth, payout sustainability, valuation context, and business quality. Dividend Terminal ranks companies in our coverage universe using a composite methodology that considers dividend growth history, payout ratio, yield, and fundamental health signals. Our proprietary scoring quickly surfaces the top dividend growth stocks amongst the dividend aristocrats and dividend contenders. Use this table to compare dividend yield, five-year dividend growth, payout ratio, and score side by side. A company with a modest yield and strong growth profile may be more attractive for long-term dividend growth than a stock with a high current yield but weak coverage.
Dividend stock screen
| Symbol | Company | Score | Yield | Payout | 5Y Growth | Sector | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALU | Value Line, Inc. | A | 4.31% | 56% | 9.0% | Financials | $305M |
| LCII | LCI Industries | A | 4.88% | 56% | 10.7% | Industrials | $2.3B |
| AMSF | AMERISAFE, Inc. | A | 5.17% | 65% | 3.4% | Financials | $593M |
| TROW | T. Rowe Price Group | A | 4.91% | 55% | 8.9% | Financials | $22.7B |
| SCVL | Shoe Carnival, Inc. | A | 3.80% | 46% | 28.5% | Consumer Discreti… | $443M |
| DLB | Dolby Laboratories, Inc. | A | 2.62% | 55% | 9.0% | Technology | $5.1B |
| SNA | Snap-on Incorporated | A | 2.57% | 47% | 14.7% | Industrials | $19.7B |
| TRN | Trinity Industries, Inc. | A | 3.79% | 38% | 9.6% | Industrials | $2.6B |
| BF-B | Brown-Forman Corporation | A | 3.51% | 60% | 6.4% | Consumer Staples | $12.0B |
| WLK | Westlake Corporation | A | 2.50% | 69% | 15.1% | Materials | $10.8B |
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FAQ
- How are “best” dividend stocks chosen?
- We rank stocks in our Aristocrat and Contender universe using a composite score from dividend growth, payout ratio, balance-sheet metrics, and yield. It is a screening tool, not a recommendation.
- Is a higher yield always better?
- Not necessarily. Very high yields can signal distress or unsustainable payouts. Compare yield with payout ratio and cash-flow coverage.