As of January 15th S&P Dow Jones Indices has removed insurer Chubb from its Dividend Aristocrats Index, following the acquisition by Ace Limited (ACE/CB).
The average Dividend Aristocrat lost 1.2% in 2015, with 25 gainers out of the 52 stocks that have raised their dividend for at least 25 years. The biggest gainer in 2015 was Hormel Foods . The biggest loser was Franklin Resources . Only Chevron didn't raise its dividend in 2015.
Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) announced on July 22, 2026, that it will not pay a dividend for fiscal fourth quarter 2026 after a sharp decline in profitability caused by lower egg prices.