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 • 18 hours ago

Best Dividend Kings: October 2026

Dividend Kings have outperformed SPY YTD, rising 13.5% versus SPY's 12.32%, with a strong October rebound. Twenty-six Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings in 2026 averages 4.65%, with recent increases from GRC, NWN, and RPM.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2026

Nordson Corporation Completes Acquisition of Contrinex, Expanding Its Industrial Sensing and Automation Portfolio

WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced that it has acquired Contrinex, a global technology leader in high-performance sensors supporting factory automation and related solutions. The acquisition complements Nordson's test and inspection portfolio, adding leading technology in harsh-environment and miniature precision-positioning applications. “We are excited to welcome Contrinex's nearly 500 employees into the Nordson family. Their differentiated sen.

Business Wire • Oct 23, 2026

5 Dividend Stocks That Turn Small Annual Raises Into Serious Long-Term Income

A dividend that grows beats one that just pays, but only if the raise keeps coming year after year.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 9, 2026

Here's Why You Should Consider Investing in Nordson Stock Now

Nordson Corporation NDSN stands to benefit from strength across its businesses, focus on operational excellence and acquired assets. The company remains focused on investing in growth opportunities and strengthening its long-term market position.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2026

MWA or NDSN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Manufacturing - General Industrial sector have probably already heard of Mueller Water Products (MWA) and Nordson (NDSN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats For October 2026

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF trails SPY YTD, but 20 individual Aristocrats are outperforming the ETF. Dividend growth among Aristocrats in 2026 averages 4.43%, with notable increases from Nordson (14.63%) and McDonald's (3.76%) in the past month. 36 Aristocrats currently screen as potentially undervalued, each with an estimated long-term annualized return of at least 10%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 28, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: September 2026

Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2026

Reasons Why Investors Should Consider Investing in Nordson Stock

NDSN is benefiting from broad-based business strength, acquisition gains and shareholder returns as it invests in long-term growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 25, 2026

3 Industrial Stocks You've Never Heard of With 25+ Years of Dividend Increases

Most dividend growth watchlists stop at consumer staples brands you already know, but three industrial compounders have quietly raised their payouts every year for over a quarter century while making things most investors never think about.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 24, 2026