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Longest dividend-raising streaks
Companies that raised their regular dividend every year for at least five years, longest first, then by size. Our dividend record starts in 2016, so nine years is the most it can count — the real record may be far longer.
5 companies meet this test
Figures as of October 1, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Years of rises | Dividend yield | Payout ratio | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VZVERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | C+ | 9+ years | 6.1% | 73% | $191.1B |
| 2 | SIRISIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. | B+ | 9+ years | 4.2% | 43% | $8.7B |
| 3 | NXSTNEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. | C | 9+ years | 4.6% | 141% | $5B |
| 4 | NYTTHE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY | A+ | 7 years | 1.3% | 34% | $10.2B |
| 5 | CMCSACOMCAST CORPORATION | B | 6 years | 6.1% | 43% | $77.6B |
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