Carefully Curated: 25 Dividend Growth Stocks to Build Long-Term Wealth
Ideal for long-term investors
In a previous article, I explored the key benefits and strategic appeal of dividend growth investing.
By targeting companies that consistently increase their dividends, investors can unlock a growing income stream, greater confidence during market volatility, and the power of long-term compounding. Rather than chasing high yields or leaning on past performance, dividend growth investing emphasizes forward-looking analysis, business quality, and payout sustainability.
As promised, this article features a curated selection of 25 stocks that align perfectly with the dividend growth strategy.
To make things clearer, I have grouped them into a few distinct categories:
Growth. ⭐ Low (0–5%) / ⭐⭐ Mid (5–10%) / ⭐⭐⭐ Fast (10%+)
Yield. ⭐ Low (<1.5%) / ⭐⭐ Mid (1.5–3%) / ⭐⭐⭐ High (>3%)
Risk. ⚠️ Low / ⚠️⚠️ Mid / ⚠️⚠️⚠️ High
Note: to minimize short-term volatility and align with long-term growth expectations, I used the 2027 analyst consensus forecast. The yield reflects the 2025 forecast, while the risk assessment is a personal evaluation based on the sector, company size, and current market dynamics.
Selection overview
This article features both small and large-cap stocks across diverse sectors, offering a range of growth profiles, yields, and risks from various countries, helping you discover both well-known and under-the-radar investment ideas!
Size: 18 large-caps / 7 small-caps
Country: US (12) / Australia (2) / France (4) / Italy (1) / Denmark (1) / UK (1) / Netherlands (1) / Norway (1) / Sweden (2)
Sector: financials (6) / consumer discretionary (3) / service (4) / healthcare (4) / technology (3) / industrials (4) / consumer staples (1)
In the world of dividend growth investing, preferences vary: some investors prioritize companies with rapid dividend growth, others favor higher current yields, and many seek a balanced combination of both. Occasionally, a rare stock offers the best of both: strong growth and a generous yield. The table below presents the 25 selected stocks, mapped according to their yield and growth profiles.
The 25 stocks
AJ Bell (AJB.L)
Country: UK / Size: small-cap
Investment platform offering online trading and pension services
Growth ⭐⭐ Mid (9.1%) / Yield ⭐⭐ Mid (2.8%) / Risk ⚠️⚠️ Mid
ASML (ASML)
Country: Netherlands / Size: large-cap
Produces advanced photolithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing
Growth ⭐⭐⭐ Fast (12.6%) / Yield ⭐ Low (1.1%) / Risk ⚠️⚠️ Mid
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
Country: US / Size: large-cap
Provider of payroll, HR, and workforce management solutions
Growth ⭐⭐ Mid (5.4%) / Yield ⭐⭐ Mid (1.8%) / Risk ⚠️ Low
Betsson (BETS.ST)
Country: Sweden / Size: small-cap
Operating online gaming and betting platforms
Growth ⭐⭐ Mid (7.6%) / Yield ⭐⭐⭐ High (4.9%) / Risk ⚠️⚠️⚠️ High
Blackrock (BLK)
Country: US / Size: large-cap
Global asset management firm offering investment and risk management services
Growth ⭐⭐⭐ Fast (10.1%) / Yield ⭐⭐ Mid (2.5%) / Risk ⚠️⚠️ Mid
De’Longhi (DLG.MI)
Country: Italy / Size: small-cap
Manufacturer of small household appliances, especially coffee machines
Growth ⭐⭐ Mid (5.3%) / Yield ⭐⭐⭐ High (3.7%) / Risk ⚠️⚠️ Mid
Euronext (ENX.PA)
Country: France / Size: large-cap
Pan-European stock exchange operating markets in multiple EU countries
Growth ⭐⭐ Mid (5.4%) / Yield ⭐⭐ Mid (2.2%) / Risk ⚠️ Low
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