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An updated compilation of top-performing dividend stocks with 15+ years of consecutive dividend increases, known as Dividend Eagles, selected based on stringent criteria.

Intro

The MaxDividends Income System is built around a simple idea: select only proven dividend businesses, follow clear rules, review them consistently, and let compounding do the work — while you enjoy the results.

Top Dividend Eagles are the backbone of that system.

They reflect our exact philosophy of managing capital for a life funded by dividends — not someday, but steadily, comfortably, and with confidence.

These are real businesses that pay you more each year, quietly and reliably, through every market environment, allowing your income to grow while your focus stays on living — not watching screens.

This Month’s Edition — and the Dividend Eagles insights within it — are reserved exclusively for MaxDividends Premium Partners, giving you access to the same income blueprints and decision frameworks we use ourselves.

🦅 Top Dividend Eagles — September ’26 | Premium Edition

Created by the MaxDividends Team. Available only on MaxDividends. Exclusive.

Dividend Eagles are the elite class of dividend stocks — companies that have raised their payouts for 15 years or more without interruption.

They’ve survived recessions, inflation waves, and market chaos — and still kept raising the check. These are the companies that treat shareholders like true partners.

Every month, the MaxDividends Team reopens the hangar, reviews fresh earnings, confirms dividend hikes, and updates the official list. Only the strongest stay airborne.

And here’s what makes this list truly special — each company isn’t just a long-term payer. It’s been stress-tested through the MaxDividends 5-Step Secret Formula, which examines:

  • 1️⃣ Sales Growth

  • 2️⃣ Profit Growth

  • 3️⃣ Net Income Trend

  • 4️⃣ Dividend Payout Safety

  • 5️⃣ Debt Burden

Every Dividend Eagle here has passed both tests — time and data — proving its ability to grow income through all market cycles. They are the highest-quality businesses we trust with long-term capital.

📊 As always, just like every month — in this issue: we break down the best names to buy right now, highlight the key changes in the list, and reveal who joined — and who got grounded.

First — as tradition goes — a few words on how our team actually uses the Dividend Eagles list in our own investing.

⚡ The MaxDividends Income System — Secret Playbook

The MaxDividends Income System is designed to do one thing exceptionally well:help you own the best dividend businesses at the right moments, follow clear, battle-tested rules, and let compounding do the heavy lifting — while life, not markets, stays front and center.

  • Pick only the strongest. Our Business Quality Score condenses 10–15 years of sales, profits, dividends, and debt into one number. If it’s 90+, it’s proven and reliable.

  • Buy when undervalued. The MaxDividends Research Platform highlights names “on sale,” so you can act fast.

  • Stick with brands you trust. Companies you’d proudly hold for decades.

  • Collect and reinvest. Dividend raises + time = compounding that works automatically.

  • Replace only on a cut — or if the Business Quality Score drops below 80. If a company ever reduces its dividend or its Business Score falls under 80, the Platform alerts you instantly so you can stay on track.

  • Use the MaxDividends Research Platform to track payouts, monitor growth, and receive real-time dividend alerts. It’s the world’s best dividend platform for long-term investors.

That’s it — clear rules, full transparency, and stress-free wealth-building made simple inside the MaxDividends Platform.

👉 My Personal Extra Filter

I zero in on undervalued Dividend Eagles with both a Business Quality and a Dividend Safety Score of 90+, a payout ratio under 70%, and a MaxRatio of 9+ — companies that look cheap today and carry strong prospects for long-term dividend growth from the current entry point.

📘 Now, let’s move to the main part

After discussing it with the team, we decided to introduce a Buy / Hold / Sell list for the Dividend Eagles.

We’ll start with a simple table — and later, this feature will be fully integrated into the MaxDividends Platform.

This new navigation will make it incredibly easy to stay on the same page with us — giving you full transparency from the moment we buy a stock to the moment we sell it.

You’ll instantly see which ideas are worth considering today, which ones deserve a pause and patience, and which names — and why — it might be time to let go of.

🎬 #Act 1 — Undervalued 🦅 Dividend Eagles to Buy Right Now (September ’26)

Below are the Dividend Eagles that currently stand out as undervalued based on our system.

These are the names we’re actively watching — and selectively adding to.

🦅 Novo Nordisk (NVO) — 3.89% yield | +156% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 96

A global leader in diabetes and obesity treatments with one of the strongest metabolic-care franchises in the pharmaceutical industry. Powerful cash generation, a manageable payout, and exceptional dividend growth support its long-term income profile.

🦅 Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) — 2.39% yield | +66% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 94

A critical technology and infrastructure provider to financial institutions, asset managers, and public companies. Recurring revenue, deeply embedded client relationships, and high switching costs support dependable earnings and dividend growth.

🦅 T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) — 4.66% yield | +41% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 96

A leading global asset manager with a strong balance sheet and shareholder-focused capital allocation. Its attractive current yield and long dividend history make it a compelling income name when valuation becomes favorable.

🦅 Lockheed Martin (LMT) — 2.45% yield | +36% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 96

One of the world’s largest defense contractors with exposure to long-term military and aerospace programs. Strong backlog visibility, recurring government demand, and consistent cash generation support reliable dividend growth.

🦅 Accenture (ACN) — 3.52% yield | +85% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 97

A global technology and consulting leader helping companies modernize operations, migrate to the cloud, and deploy AI. Strong cash generation and rapid dividend growth provide an attractive combination of income and long-term business growth.

🦅 Morningstar (MORN) — 0.93% yield | +52% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 92

A leading provider of investment research, financial data, indices, credit ratings, and analytics. Recurring revenue and deeply embedded financial products support steady cash generation and continued dividend expansion.

🦅 A.O. Smith (AOS) — 2.28% yield | +41% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 97

A leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and water-treatment products. Strong market positions, a conservative balance sheet, and disciplined capital allocation support its long record of dividend increases.

🦅 AptarGroup (ATR) — 1.42% yield | +26% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 97

A global leader in dispensing, drug-delivery, and packaging technologies serving pharmaceutical, beauty, and consumer markets. Recurring demand and growing healthcare exposure provide a durable foundation for long-term dividend growth.

🦅 Pool Corporation (POOL) — 2.77% yield | +116% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 98

The largest distributor of swimming pool supplies and related outdoor products in North America. Its dominant distribution network, strong free cash flow, and rapid dividend growth make POOL a high-quality income compounder.

🦅 FactSet Research Systems (FDS) — 1.55% yield | +45% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 96

A major financial data and analytics platform serving investment professionals worldwide. Recurring subscriptions, high switching costs, and strong cash generation support consistent dividend increases.

🦅 H.B. Fuller (FUL) — 1.67% yield | +43% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 96

A global specialty adhesives manufacturer serving packaging, construction, electronics, transportation, and industrial markets. Diversified end markets and disciplined capital management support steady long-term dividend growth.

🦅 Northrop Grumman (NOC) — 1.79% yield | +59% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 95

A leading defense contractor focused on aerospace, space, missile defense, and advanced security systems. Long-duration government programs and strong cash flows provide visibility for continued dividend expansion.

🦅 Bank OZK (OZK) — 3.89% yield | +61% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 90

A highly profitable regional bank known for disciplined underwriting and strong credit performance. A moderate payout ratio and consistent earnings support one of the stronger dividend-growth records in regional banking.

🦅 West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) — 0.25% yield | +31% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 97

A critical supplier of advanced drug-delivery components to the global pharmaceutical industry. High customer integration, strong margins, and exposure to injectable medicines and biologics support durable long-term growth.

🦅 Chemed (CHE) — 0.52% yield | +67% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 93

A diversified services company combining VITAS Healthcare, one of the largest U.S. hospice providers, with Roto-Rooter. Resilient demand, strong cash generation, and a very conservative payout support continued dividend growth.

🚀 Recent Additions to the Dividend Eagles List

After a full system review, these companies have officially earned their place in the Top Dividend Eagles hangar — meeting our standards for dividend longevity, financial strength, and income reliability.

A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) — 2.28% yield | +41% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 97

A leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and water-treatment products with strong positions in residential and commercial markets. Solid profitability, a well-covered payout, and disciplined capital allocation make A.O. Smith a strong addition to the Dividend Eagles core.

Accenture (ACN) — 3.52% yield | +85% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 97

A global technology and consulting leader helping companies modernize operations and adopt cloud, data, and AI technologies. Strong cash generation, a manageable payout, and rapid dividend growth give Accenture the financial quality and consistency we look for in a Dividend Eagle.

Morningstar (MORN) — 0.93% yield | +52% 5-yr growth | Business Quality Score 92

A leading financial data and investment research company with recurring revenue across research, analytics, indices, credit ratings, and investment tools. A low payout ratio, durable cash generation, and consistent dividend growth support Morningstar’s addition to the Dividend Eagles list.

🗂️ #Act 2 — The Current Buy / Hold / Sell List

This table includes only the active Dividend Eagles we’re working with today — those that are undervalued (Buy), those we’re holding, and those we’ve moved to Sell after a change in fundamentals or valuation.

It’s a live view of how we navigate the market month by month — giving you a clear map of our current positions and conviction levels.

📱 #Act 3 — Explore the Full Dividend Eagles Universe in the MaxDividends Research Platform

Created by the MaxDividends Team — available exclusively inside the MaxDividends Platform.

The complete hangar includes 100+ Dividend Eagles — every company that has raised its payouts for 15+ consecutive years and passed the 5-Step Secret Formula.

Inside the MaxDividends Platform, you can see every single one of them — ranked by Business Quality Score, Dividend Safety Score, MaxRatio, yield, growth, and valuation.

That’s where you’ll find the full picture — the entire Dividend Eagles universe — available to explore, compare, and track in real time.

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Why the Dividend Eagles List Stands Apart

The Dividend Eagles list isn’t just a set of “good dividend stocks.” It’s a living roadmap of elite income companies — battle-tested, financially solid, and continually reviewed by the MaxDividends Team.

Consistent Dividend Growth

Each company has raised its dividend for 15+ consecutive years, creating dependable and growing income streams — essential for anyone building lasting passive income or planning for retirement.

Financial Strength & Stability

Every name has passed the MaxDividends 5-Step Secret Formula, ensuring true resilience, clean balance sheets, and sustainable payouts even in tough markets.

Comprehensive Research & Real Oversight

This list is curated monthly, blending deep analytics with real investing experience.It’s the same research process we use in our own portfolios — saving you time while ensuring quality.

Built for Long-Term Outperformance

Dividend growth stocks have consistently outperformed the market over decades.When dividends grow and compound, they quietly transform steady payers into powerful wealth builders.

Exclusive Access & Real-World Practice

Subscribers get early access to updates, performance reviews, and insights. I personally invest in many of these Dividend Eagles and share my real portfolio moves every Friday, explaining each buy and sell in detail. We don’t just analyze these companies — we own them.

These are America’s dividend elite — reliable, profitable, and proven through time.We trust them with our own capital — and that’s the highest test there is.

Best regards, Max & the Team

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