Rising Income Over Big Yields: 4 Dividend Kings That Have Raised Payouts for 70 Years Straight

A dividend that has risen every year for seven decades has seen a lot.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2026

NWN Earns CRN Triple Crown for Fifth Consecutive Year, Recognized for Scale, Growth, and Technical Excellence

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NWN, the leading AI-powered managed services provider delivering intelligent workplace, cloud, cybersecurity and customer experience solutions, today announced it has earned the prestigious CRN Triple Crown Award for 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has received the distinction. Reserved for the most accomplished technology solution providers in North America, the award recognizes NWN as one of only 55 companies named across all three of CRN's most r.

Business Wire • Oct 14, 2026

Dividend Announcements: October 3-9, 2026

I track dividend announcements across 1,200+ stocks. This week, I'm highlighting 5 dividend increases. RPM announced the largest dividend increase this week of 5.56% and boasts the highest Quality Score (7.10). LMT raised its dividend by 4.35%, marking its 24th consecutive annual increase. Its payout ratio is well covered at 50%, and it has an A+ Dividend Safety Grade.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13, 2026

NW Natural Holdings Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Thursday, Nov. 5

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NW Natural Holdings Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Thursday, Nov. 5.

Business Wire • Oct 9, 2026

5 Hidden Dividend Stocks With Payout Records That Put Bigger Names to Shame

Two of these obscure dividend stocks have raised their payouts for 56 straight years, longer than most household names, yet they trade at a fraction of the attention.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 9, 2026

NW Natural Holdings Increases Dividend for 71st Consecutive Year

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NW Natural Holdings Increases Dividend for 71st Consecutive Year.

Business Wire • Oct 8, 2026

ExxonMobil, Visa Among 16 Dividend Growth Companies To Announce Annual Dividend Increases In October

ExxonMobil is expected to announce its 45th consecutive year of dividend growth in October, with a predicted increase of 4.4–5.8%. XOM's cost-cutting and share buybacks are driving a recovery, with GAAP EPS up 26% and adjusted EPS up 32% in 1H 2026. Dividend growth for XOM is forecast to accelerate modestly, reflecting improved earnings after a period of slower growth and recent acquisitions.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 5, 2026

NWN Named the Largest Private Technology Services Company in Massachusetts by Boston Business Journal

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NWN, the leading AI-powered managed services provider delivering intelligent workplace, cloud, cybersecurity and customer experience solutions, today announced it has been named the #1 largest private technology services company in Massachusetts and ranked #20 overall on the Boston Business Journal's 2026 list of the Largest Private Companies in Massachusetts. With nearly 40% growth, the recognition reinforces NWN's position as one of North America's largest and fastest.

Business Wire • Sep 22, 2026

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

NWN Earns AWS Agentic AI Competency, Helping Enterprises Move AI Agents from Pilots to Production

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As enterprises race to move AI agents from experimentation into production, many are being slowed by gaps in cloud architecture, data readiness, governance, cybersecurity, and operational oversight. NWN, the leading AI-powered technology services provider, today announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI Services Competency for Agentic AI Consulting Services, validating the company's ability to help customers deploy agentic AI responsibly and at enterpri.

Business Wire • Sep 15, 2026