Dividend Track Records

Is 3M the next Aristocrat to announce a dividend cut? After the stunning dividend cut by Dividend Aristocrat VF Corp (VFC) many investors are speculating about the next company with a great track record to announced a dividend cut. A recent Twitter poll shows that 3M  (MMM) is more likely than Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) to cut its dividend.

In 2021, as of November 29, the average Dividend Aristocrat has gained 21.5% with the best performers being steel maker Nucor Corp and lithium manufacturer Albemarle. The biggest loser YTD is Clorox with a 14.2% drop in share price.