15 stocks that have grown dividends the most — and nearly all have beaten the S&P 500

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# Dividend Growth Outperformance A study of 15 stocks with the most consistent dividend increases reveals a strong correlation between dividend growth and market outperformance, with nearly all of these companies beating the S&P 500's returns despite many having low initial dividend yields. The findings suggest that investors who focus on companies with expanding dividend histories can achieve superior returns, indicating that dividend growth itself—rather than current yield—may be a more reliable indicator of long-term stock performance.