Currently, there are only 68 companies that boast the esteemed title of Dividend Aristocrat. Among a couple of other, more trivial requirements, a company must be a member of the S&P 500 index and have raised its dividend payout for a minimum of 25 consecutive years.
However, in this article, we will look beyond the confines of these renowned Aristocrats and explore companies that, while not officially crowned, seem to have the potential for royal payouts.
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