63 Top Dividend Growth Stocks For May 2025

May 08, 2025 11:00 AM ET, , , , , , , 31 Comments
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Summary

  • I present 63 high-quality dividend growth stocks for investment for May 2025, categorized by yield: High (4%+), Medium (2.5-3.9%), and Low (<2.5%).
  • My selection process focuses on high-quality companies with strong dividend-growth rates for their yields and favorable current valuations, aimed for investors with diverse needs.
  • Use these lists to find high-quality, well-valued DG stocks that match your goals, whether you prefer high yields, "sweet spot" stocks, or lower yielders with fast growth rates.
  • This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, Dividends & Income Select. Learn More »
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This article presents 63 dividend-growth stocks that, I think, are good purchase bets for DG investors at the present time. Before presenting the stocks, let me run through the process for identifying them.

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