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Regular dividend increases each year, even during recessions, are critical for dividend growth investors. This makes the Dividend Kings a great source of stocks that can provide long-term passive income.
The Dividend Kings have each increased their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years.
This article will list 3 Dividend Kings with strong growth prospects, and market-beating yields.
Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX)
Becton, Dickinson & Co. is a global leader in the medical supply industry. The company was founded in 1897 and has 75,000 employees across 190 countries. The company generates about $20 billion in annual revenue, with approximately 43% of revenues coming from outside of the U.S.
Becton, Dickinson & Co., or BD, is a global leader in the medical supply industry. The company generates almost $22 billion in annual revenue, with approximately 43% of revenues coming from outside of the U.S.
On November 6th, 2025, BD increased its quarterly dividend 1.0% to $1.05, extending the company’s dividend growth streak to 54 consecutive years.
BD also reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, which ended September 30th, 2025. For the quarter, revenue grew 8.3% to $5.89 billion, but this was $20 million below estimates. Adjusted earnings-per-share of $3.96 compared favorably to $3.81 in the prior year and was $0.05 more than expected. For the fiscal year, revenue grew 8.2% to $21.8 billion while adjusted earnings-per-share of $14.40 compared to $13.14 in FY 2024.
BD provided an outlook for fiscal year 2026 as well. Revenue is projected to grow at a low single-digit rate. Adjusted earnings-per-share are expected to be in a range of $14.75 to $15.05.
At the midpoint, this would represent growth of 3.5% from FY 2025.
PepsiCo Inc. (PEP)
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage company that generates $89 billion in annual sales. The company’s products include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Frito-Lay chips, Gatorade, Tropicana orange juice and Quaker foods.
The company has more than 20 individual $1 billion brands in its portfolio. On February 4th, 2025, PepsiCo increased its annualized dividend by 5.0% to $5.69 starting with the payment that was made in June 2025, extending the company’s dividend growth streak to 53 consecutive years.
On October 9th, 2025, PepsiCo reported third quarter earnings results for the period ending September 30th, 2025. For the quarter, revenue grew 2.7% to $23.9 billion, which beat estimates by $90 million. Adjusted earnings-per-share of $2.29 compared unfavorably to $2.31 the prior year, but this was $0.03 better than expected.
Organic sales grew 1.3% for the third quarter. For the period, volumes for both beverages and foods were down 1%. PepsiCo Beverages North America’s organic revenue grew 2% for the period even as volume declined by 3%.
Revenue for PepsiCo Foods North America decreased 3%, largely due to divestitures. Food volume decreased 4%. The International Beverages segment fell 1%, primarily due to lower volume. Revenues in Europe/Middle East/Africa were up 5.5%. Food volume declined 1%, but this was offset by a 1.5% gain in beverages.
PEP has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years.
PPG Industries (PPG)
PPG Industries is the world’s largest paints and coatings company. Its only competitors of similar size are Sherwin Williams and Dutch paint company Akzo Nobel. PPG Industries was founded in 1883 today has approximately 3,500 technical employees located in more than 70 countries at 100 locations.
PPG Industries is the world’s largest paints and coatings company. Its only competitors of similar size are Sherwin-Williams and Dutch paint company Akzo Nobel.
PPG Industries was founded in 1883 as a manufacturer and distributor of glass (its name stands for Pittsburgh Plate Glass) and today has approximately 3,500 technical employees located in more than 70 countries at 100 locations.
On July 17th, 2025, PPG Industries raised its quarterly dividend 4.4% to $0.71, extending the company’s dividend growth streak to 54 consecutive years.
On October 28th, 2025, PPG Industries reported third quarter results for the period ending September 30th, 2025. For the quarter, revenue declined 10.7% to $4.1 billion, but this was $50 million above estimates. Adjusted earnings-per-share of $2.13 matched the prior year’s result, but this was $0.05 better than expected.
Organic growth was 2% for the quarter due to higher prices and improved product volume. Revenue for Global Architectural Coatings, which was formerly part of Performance Coatings, grew 1% to $1.01 billion as higher prices and a benefit from foreign currency translation was offset by weaker volume and divestitures.
Latin America and Asia Pacific performed well during the period. Performance Coatings grew 3% to $1.41 billion due to higher prices that were offset by weaker volume. Aerospace, protective and marine coatings, and traffic solutions all were higher for the quarter.
Revenue for Industrial Coatings was unchanged at $1.66 billion. Volume grew 4%, but was offset by slightly weaker pricing and divestitures. Automotive OEMs returned to growth during the quarter, with volume growth seen in all regions. This business outpaced the global automotive industry by ~300 basis points.
PPG Industries repurchased ~$150 million worth of shares during Q3 and has retired ~$690 million worth of shares year-to-date.
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