Best Dividend Aristocrats For November 2026

Dividend Aristocrats underperformed SPY in September but rebounded sharply in October, narrowing the YTD gap. NOBL and the average Aristocrat have YTD returns of 13.13% and 13.35%, trailing SPY's 14.15%. Dividend growth among Aristocrats accelerated, with the 2026 average increase now at 4.55%, bolstered by recent double-digit hikes.

Seeking Alpha • 17 hours ago

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of October 18

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies that changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2026

McCormick vs. Smucker: Which Pantry Staple Pays Income Investors Better

Two beloved pantry brands sit on opposite ends of the stock chart right now, and that gap creates a surprising tension between which one looks better on paper and which one actually puts more cash in a retiree's pocket.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 14, 2026

McCormick: Add Spice To Your Portfolio

McCormick & Company remains a "Buy," supported by a BBB credit rating, robust Q3 2026 results, and a likely November dividend increase. MKC delivered double-digit net sales growth and a double earnings beat in Q3 2026, driven by the McCormick de Mexico acquisition and strategic pricing. The stock trades at a double-digit discount to a revised fair value of $54/share, offering 24% upside potential through November 2027.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2026

The Grocery Shelf Battle Is Changing—Who Comes Out Ahead?

Store brand sales are growing as consumers look for ways to mitigate elevated food prices. Private label sales in the United States reached $330 billion in 2025, according to Circana.

MarketBeat • Oct 11, 2026

Why McCormick Stock Got Slammed Last Month

Adding to the general bearishness affecting the food sector, several analysts cut their price targets on the stock. Expectations for the company were modest going into its third quarter earnings release, which took place just after the end of September.

The Motley Fool • Oct 6, 2026

McCormick Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q3 Results

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) on Thursday reported better-than-expected fiscal 2026 third-quarter results and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

Benzinga • Oct 2, 2026

McCormick Stock Trades Cheap, Offers Dividend Growth and Unilever Deal Upside

The main criticism has long been McCormick's persistently high valuation, typically at the high end of the consumer discretionary range, creating a hurdle for value-conscious investors—but that hurdle is not present this year. Trading at approximately 15x its current-year earnings forecast, the stock is as cheap as it's going to get, and a robust recovery could lie ahead.

MarketBeat • Oct 2, 2026

McCormick beats quarterly sales estimates on steady demand

McCormick beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter ​sales on Thursday, as consumers continued ‌to reach for its seasonings and sauces despite tightening budgets and macroeconomic uncertainty, sending its ​shares up about 5% in premarket ​trading.

Reuters • Oct 1, 2026

McCormick quarterly profit beats as margins expand, Mexico deal adds to sales

McCormick & Company Inc (NYSE:MKC) beat estimates for third-quarter adjusted profit and sales on Thursday, helped by wider margins and the acquisition of McCormick de Mexico.  The spice and flavor maker reported adjusted earnings of $0.86 per share, compared with estimates of $0.76.

Proactive Investors • Oct 1, 2026