The Dividend Kings are an elite group of stocks that have amassed a dividend growth streak of at least 50 years. Membership within this group is so exclusive that just 40 companies have earned the title of Dividend King.
Along with sturdy business models and enviable dividend growth track records, many of these stocks also offer the potential for high rates of total return.
This story will examine the three Dividend Kings that we project will offer the largest total annual returns over the next five years. These three stocks are:
Our third-ranked Dividend King for total returns is PPG Industries, a leading paint, and coatings company. The almost $31 billion company generates annual revenue of close to $18 billion.
The company was founded in the 1880s has become one of the top names in its industry, with only a few peers that can match its size and scale. PPG Industries has operations in more than 70 countries, evidence of its global reach.
The most recent raise was also ahead of the 10-year compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. As a result, shares yield 1.8% at the moment, above the 1.4% average yield of the S&P 500 Index.