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Leggett & Platt: A Dividend Aristocrat With 48 Straight Years of Payout Growth
Founded in 1883, Leggett & Platt (LEG) patented the first steel coil bedspring. The company has since become a diversified manufacturer of engineered components (innersprings, recliner mechanisms, adjustable beds, steel wire, seat frames, carpet cushion, armrests, etc.) used in bedding, furniture, carpet, automobiles, aircraft, and other products around the world.
TJX Companies: An Impressive Retailer Paying Higher Dividends Since 1987
Founded in 1976, TJX Companies (TJX) has grown into the world’s largest off-price retailer, selling deeply discounted brand name and designer fashions. TJX's prices are generally 20% to 60% below department and specialty stores' regular prices on comparable merchandise.The company’s core customer is a fashion and value conscious female shopper between 25 and 54 years old who makes a middle to upper-middle income. This type of customer usually shops high-end and moderate department and specialty stores, as well as online.The company’s 4,000-plus stores operate under the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Winners, HomeSense, T.K. Maxx, and Sierra (plus several e-commerce sites). TJ Maxx and Marshalls account for the majority of locations.
Clorox: A Quality Dividend Aristocrat With 42 Straight Years of Higher Payouts
Clorox (CLX) started in 1913 when five businessmen invested $100 each to start manufacturing and selling one product, Clorox bleach. Impressively, the company remained a one-product business for its first 56 years. Today, Clorox boasts a portfolio of well-known brands spanning categories including home care, laundry, charcoal, food, water filtration, cat litter, and more.
PepsiCo: 47 Years of Dividend Growth From This Predictable Aristocrat
Pepsi (PEP) traces its roots back to 1898 when its original formulation was created by North Carolina pharmacist Caleb Bradham. PepsiCo was formed by the 1965 merger of Pepsi-Cola and snack food giant Frito-Lay (founded in 1932). Today, Pepsi boasts 22 iconic brands with more than $1 billion in annual sales, including Lay’s, Pepsi, Tropicana, Quaker Oats, Gatorade, Naked Juice, Aquafina, Lipton, Doritos, Tostitos, Mountain Dew, Ruffles, Cheetos, and Sierra Mist.