Dividend Aristocrats have paid out increasing dividends for 25 years or more - and you don’t earn that distinction by simply being a run-of-the-mill company. No, Dividend Aristocrats are the poster child for financial strength, solid foundations, shareholder-centric policy, and, of course, consistent income. Of course, there’s a tradeoff. To maintain that streak of increases, the company must balance earnings with payouts. You can’t pay out too much and leave nothing for the company to grow further. On th ...