
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index includes many top-tier companies, many of which are at the pinnacle of their respective sectors. And with the companies paying ever-increasing dividends spanning a quarter of a century or more, how can income investors choose the right ones?
One of the best options is to consider what the experts say. And by experts, I mean Wall Street analysts and firms who make it their business to rate companies according to their current and future performance. So, today, let’s look at the top-rated Dividend Aristocrats you can add to your portfolio.