The top 20 stocks with consecutive dividend increases have been announced, with Kao leading at 36 consecutive years and Mitsubishi HC Capital ranking among the top stocks at 27 consecutive years. Data is provided for each stock's dividend-growth period, dividend growth over the most recent 3 years and since the start, dividend yield and minimum investment amount.
Based on data as of 1 October 2026, the top 20 stocks with the longest records of consecutive dividend increases have been published. In addition to the length of the dividend-growth period, the article provides indicators such as the dividend growth rate and payout ratio, as well as the dividend yield and minimum investment amount. It explains the relationship between long-term stable growth and dividends while presenting figures to use as indicators when selecting stocks.
Kao, ranked first, has increased its dividend for 36 consecutive years. Its dividend growth over the most recent 3 years is 1.04 times, its forecast annual dividend is ¥78, up from the previous fiscal year, its dividend yield is 2.24% and its minimum investment amount is ¥348,200. Kao is expected to target a 37th consecutive year of dividend increases, and attention is focused on the latest information on its share price and dividend.
SPK, ranked second, has increased its dividend for 28 consecutive years. Its dividend growth over the most recent 3 years is 1.65 times, its annual dividend is ¥41, its dividend yield is 2.79% and its minimum investment amount is ¥146,900. Mitsubishi HC Capital, ranked third, has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years. Its dividend growth over the most recent 3 years is 1.39 times, its annual dividend is ¥51, its dividend yield is 3.84% and its minimum investment amount is ¥132,500.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, ranked fourth, has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Its dividend growth over the most recent 3 years is 1.15 times, its annual dividend is ¥106, its dividend yield is 1.51% and its minimum investment amount is ¥698,900. USS ranks fifth with 26 consecutive years of dividend increases, dividend growth of 1.61 times over the most recent 3 years, an annual dividend of ¥56.4, a dividend yield of 3.08% and a minimum investment amount of ¥183,100. Also ranked fifth, Ricoh Leasing has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years, with dividend growth of 1.27 times over the most recent 3 years, an annual dividend of ¥256, a dividend yield of 3.87% and a minimum investment amount of ¥660,000.
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