- Solve real problems with our hands-on interface
- Progress from basic puts and calls to advanced strategies
Interactive Options Course
Posted August 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
Technology dividend aristocrats represent mature technology companies that have maintained a consistent pattern of increasing dividend payments for at least seven consecutive years. This classification adapts the traditional dividend aristocrat concept—which typically requires 25 years of dividend growth for S&P 500 companies—to better reflect the tech industry’s unique characteristics. Historically, technology firms prioritized reinvesting profits into innovation, expansion, and competitive positioning rather than distributing cash to shareholders, making the shorter seven-year requirement more appropriate for evaluating dividend consistency in this sector.
These companies showcase strong financial management by successfully maintaining regular shareholder payouts while preserving the capital needed to remain competitive in fast-moving technology markets.
The Evolution of Tech Company Priorities
The rise of dividend-focused technology companies signals a fundamental transformation in how the industry operates. Moving away from the aggressive growth strategies that once defined the sector, these businesses have built reliable revenue streams that produce enough cash flow to simultaneously reward shareholders and support ongoing innovation efforts. This evolution presents investors with an attractive dual opportunity: the potential for steady dividend income combined with the growth prospects that technology companies can offer, creating a more balanced investment approach than traditional tech or dividend strategies alone.
Technology Dividend Aristocrats
The following list presents Technology Dividend Aristocrats for August of 2025, according to Validea’s analytical models that incorporate investment strategies from renowned investors including Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch, and Benjamin Graham.
| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap ($mil) | PE Ratio | Price/ Sales | Relative Strength | Price/ Book | Price/ Cash Flow | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | $995.40 | $47,612 | 25.1 | 2.7 | 59 | 13.0 | 21.1 | 0.8% |
| LRCX | LAM RESEARCH CORP | $100.33 | $126,980 | 24.1 | 6.9 | 67 | 12.9 | 22.1 | 0.9% |
| KLAC | KLA CORP | $876.08 | $115,609 | 28.8 | 9.5 | 62 | 24.7 | 25.8 | 0.8% |
| GRMN | GARMIN LTD | $233.45 | $44,938 | 28.8 | 6.7 | 78 | 5.5 | 25.6 | 1.4% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC | $305.72 | $123,830 | 30.6 | 6.0 | 68 | 20.0 | 26.7 | 1.9% |
| APH | AMPHENOL CORP | $109.98 | $134,277 | 43.9 | 7.1 | 87 | 11.7 | 33.6 | 0.6% |
| MPWR | MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC | $844.80 | $40,459 | 22.0 | 15.9 | 45 | 11.9 | 21.2 | 0.6% |
| HPQ | HP INC | $27.00 | $25,360 | 10.4 | 0.5 | 34 | 7.6 | 4.2% | |
| AAPL | APPLE INC | $230.56 | $3,421,600 | 31.8 | 8.4 | 58 | 52.0 | 28.3 | 0.4% |
| FDS | FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC | $374.10 | $14,144 | 27.0 | 6.2 | 43 | 6.6 | 19.9 | 1.1% |
—
Originally Posted August 20, 2025 – Technology Dividend Aristocrats – August 2025
Information posted on IBKR Campus that is provided by third-parties does NOT constitute a recommendation that you should contract for the services of that third party. Third-party participants who contribute to IBKR Campus are independent of Interactive Brokers and Interactive Brokers does not make any representations or warranties concerning the services offered, their past or future performance, or the accuracy of the information provided by the third party. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
This material is from Validea Capital Management and is being posted with its permission. The views expressed in this material are solely those of the author and/or Validea Capital Management and Interactive Brokers is not endorsing or recommending any investment or trading discussed in the material. This material is not and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any security. It should not be construed as research or investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security or commodity. This material does not and is not intended to take into account the particular financial conditions, investment objectives or requirements of individual customers. Before acting on this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, as necessary, seek professional advice.
Join The Conversation
For specific platform feedback and suggestions, please submit it directly to our team using these instructions.
If you have an account-specific question or concern, please reach out to Client Services.
We encourage you to look through our FAQs before posting. Your question may already be covered!