Several companies are about to distribute dividends, which has once again made these "dividend aristocrats" the focus of attention for income-oriented investors. According to the "Dividend Aristocrat" tool from TipRanks, three dividend aristocrat stocks—Caterpillar (Caterpillar, Procter & Gamble (Procter & Gamble, PG), and Rockwell (Lowe's, LOW)—currently have a unanimous "buy" rating on Wall Street, and their ex-dividend dates fall between October 19th and 23rd, 2026. In other words, if investors wish to receive their next dividend distribution in November, they must purchase the relevant stocks before each company's ex-dividend date.

The so-called "dividend aristocrats" refer to companies that are constituents of the S&P 500 index (SPX) and have increased their dividends for 25 consecutive years or more. Investors value such companies because they not only provide stable income but also possess growth potential.

Why are these 3 dividend aristocrat stocks receiving attention?

TipRanks indicates that the following content explains the characteristics of each stock. Before deciding to include them in a portfolio, investors should click on the corresponding stock code for more comprehensive research. Below are the selected dividend aristocrats provided on TipRanks for that day.

• Caterpillar ( Caterpillar , CAT )Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. This company, headquartered in Texas, also produces diesel and natural gas engines as well as locomotives. Caterpillar's last dividend was $1.63 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.84%. Currently, CAT has received a unanimous "moderate buy" rating from 16 analysts, with an average target price of $983.21, which indicates approximately 35% upside potential. Caterpillar's ex-dividend date is October 19, 2026, and the next dividend payment is scheduled for November 19, 2026.
• Procter & Gamble ( Procter & Gamble, PG )Procter & Gamble is a giant in the American consumer goods industry, with products covering multiple categories such as beauty, personal care, healthcare, and home care. PG The last dividend was $1.09 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.75%. Currently, the stock has received a unanimous "moderate buy" rating from 18 analysts, with an average target price of $159.35, indicating limited upside potential. Procter & Gamble's ex-dividend date is October 23, 2026, and the next dividend date is November 16, 2026.
• Lloyd's ( Lowe ’s, LOW )Lowe's is a giant in the home improvement retail industry in the United States, operating over 1,700 stores, which allows it to maintain its position as the second-largest home improvement retailer globally, second only to Home Depot ( Home Depot, HD ). Lowe's sells products such as home appliances, tools, paint, and gardening supplies. The last dividend paid by Lowe's was $1.25 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.48%. Currently, the stock has received a unanimous "moderate buy" rating from 24 Wall Street analysts, with an average target price of $251.14, indicating a potential upside of about 27% from the current trading level. Lowe's ex-dividend date is October 21, 2026, and the next dividend payment date is November 4, 2026.

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Some observers also regard the recently spun-off companies as 'dividend aristocrats', provided that their parent companies meet the required continuous dividend growth record. In this way, these spin-off entities are actually considered to have inherited the dividend history of their parent companies.

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