The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)

Dividend Kings have a 50+ year track record of increasing dividends, showcasing resilience through economic challenges. I rank the Dividend Kings using my 9F Quality Scores, blending qualitative and quantitative factors for a robust, investment-grade assessment. ADP stands out as the best total-return candidate. It is undervalued, high-quality, and offering a strong projected dividend growth rate and Adjusted Chowder Number.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

5 Dividend Stocks Hiding in Boring Businesses Customers Cannot Live Without

Some of the steadiest compounders in the market spend their days hauling trash, killing bugs, and stocking factory shelves, and their customers almost never leave. Here is why that kind of boring turns into decades of uninterrupted dividend raises.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 13, 2026

Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For September 2026

I track a universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Recent upgrades include Eli Lilly, Watsco, and Nike, driven by improved valuations and stronger EPS growth projections. 43 out of 50 stocks currently offer a forward return estimate of at least 10%, with 29 appearing potentially undervalued based on free cash flow mean reversion.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2026

5 Industrial Services Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Challenges

Despite a weak near-term outlook for the Zacks Industrial Services industry, GWW, FAST, MSM, GIC and BOOM are navigating the challenges effectively.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 4, 2026

Why Is W.W. Grainger (GWW) Down 0% Since Last Earnings Report?

W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 3, 2026

All You Need to Know About W.W. Grainger (GWW) Rating Upgrade to Buy

W.W. Grainger (GWW) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 28, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2026

Dividend Aristocrats, tracked via NOBL, delivered a 12.9% YTD return, closely trailing SPY's 13.68%, with 29 Aristocrats outperforming SPY in 2026. Top 2026 performers include TGT (+73.04%), NUE (+55.64%), and BEN (+49.25%), highlighting strong sectoral momentum among select Aristocrats. Six Aristocrats announced dividend increases in the past month, pushing the group's average 2026 dividend growth rate to 4.30%, up from 4.10% last month.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2026

GRAINGER ACQUIRES TECHNOLOGY ASSETS FROM ADROIT WORLDWIDE MEDIA

CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today the acquisition of technology, intellectual property and talent assets from Adroit Worldwide Media (AWM), a leading technology solutions company, for $210 million in cash.

PRNewsWire • Aug 26, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: August 2026

Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 YTD, with a 14.98% total return versus SPY's 12.89%. Thirty Dividend Kings are beating SPY, and 25 appear both potentially undervalued and offer ≥10% annualized return potential. Dividend growth among Kings accelerated, with the average rate rising to 4.12% and several notable increases announced.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 24, 2026

GRAINGER OPENS NORTHWEST DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN GRESHAM, OREGON

New facility builds on Grainger's more than 80-year presence in Oregon, supports local jobs and deepens community partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metropolitan Area GRESHAM, Ore., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, today celebrated the grand opening of its Northwest Distribution Center in Gresham, Oregon.

PRNewsWire • Aug 19, 2026