Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2026

Dividend Yield Theorist 10.62K Followers Follow Summary Dividend Aristocrats, tracked via NOBL, delivered a 12.9% YTD return, closely trailing SPY’s 13.68%, with 29 Aristocrats outperforming SPY in 2026. Top 2026 performers include TGT (+73.04%), NUE (+55.64%), and BEN (+49.25%), highlighting strong sectoral momentum among select Aristocrats. Six Aristocrats announced dividend increases in the past month, pushing the group’s average 2026 dividend growth rate to 4.30%, up from 4.10% last month. 29 Aristocrats currently appear undervalued and offer estimated long-term annualized returns of at least 10%, based on dividend yield theory and projected earnings growth. Galeanu Mihai/iStock via Getty Images 2026 Review July was another strong month for the Dividend Aristocrats, the ProShares Dividend Aristocrat ETF ( NOBL ) gained 1.64%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ) gained just 0.03%. August has This article was written by Dividend Yield Theorist 10.62K Followers Follow I have a masters degree in Analytics from Northwestern University and a bachelors degree in Accounting. I have worked in the investment arena for over 10 years starting as an analyst and working my way up to a management role. Dividend investing is a personal hobby and I look forward to sharing my thoughts with the Seeking Alpha community. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of ADP, CTAS, FAST, FDS, HRL, JNJ, LOW, MKC, NEE, O, PEP, SPGI, WST either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.