Home/News Feed/Emerson to raise dividends for 70th consecutive year, driven by strong business growth. Emerson is expected to increase its dividend by 6.3–8.1%, marking 70 years of consecutive dividend growth. This increase is supported by the company's strategic shift towards higher-margin Intelligent Devices and Software & Control segments, which is forecasted to boost adjusted earnings per share by 19% this year. Other long-term dividend payers like ADP, Assurant, and Atmos are also anticipated to announce dividend hikes of over 10%. Dividend kings including Emerson, ADP, and Becton Dickinson will likely continue their trend of annual payout increases in early November, reinforcing their reputation for reliable dividend growth.
Emerson Electric Co. trades at USD 164.82 on Pluang as of Nov 01, 2026 08:51 WIB, down 3.47% in one day. Its dividend yield stands at 1.35%, with a market cap of $92.00B. Becton Dickinson shares are priced at USD 197.88, down 0.23%, with a dividend yield of 2.12%. The platform shows strong sell activity for Emerson, reflecting cautious sentiment despite its dividend growth streak.