Everyone likes a good deal, but in the markets the best deals are rarely advertised. And I say we’re lucky, because sometimes even the strongest companies get pushed into oversold territory, not because the business is broken, but because the feeling is.
While others are afraid, That’s exactly where I find opportunities. And that’s why I often turn to the Dividend Aristocrats, the elite group of S&P 500-listed companies that have consistently increased their dividends for more than 25 years. And when these stocks trade near their recent lows, while still earning solid analyst support and paying a reliable (and growing) income stream, to me, this creates a window of opportunity.
With that, today I’m focusing on finding dividend aristocrats that are in that sweet spot where value meets momentum.
Using Barchart’s Stock Screener, I selected the following filters to get my list:
Annual dividend yield (FWD), %– Left blank to sort the results from highest to lowest performance.
14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI): Less than 40%. RSI below 30% suggests the stock is “oversold” and above 80% is considered “overbought.” I set the maximum at 40% as a “practically oversold zone.”
Percentage from low: Within 10% of the 1 month minimum. It confirms that the stock is still close to a bullish reversal zone, which may give me a chance to get in before the bounce starts.
Number of analysts: 12 or higher. The greater the consensus, the better.
Current Analyst Rating: 3.5–5. Stocks that are “moderate buy” to “strong.”
The screen returned six results, and I’ll cover three, ordered by performance from highest to lowest, to compile my list of the best Dividend Aristocrats to buy now.
Let’s start with the first Dividend Aristocrat:
J.M. Smucker is a company that started selling apple butter and has grown to make some of the biggest brands in the world, including Smucker’s jams, Folgers coffee, and Milk-Bone. Apart from that, it also dominates the premium pet food market with a 47% share.
In its recent quarterly report, sales rose 2.6% year-over-year to $2.3 billion, while its net income rose 1,085% to $241 million. While the stock has risen marginally from its one-month low, it currently has an RSI of 39.19, possibly making the current level a particularly attractive entry point.
The company pays an annual forward dividend of $4.40, which translates to a yield of around 4.4%, the highest yield on this list. At the same time, a consensus among 18 analysts rates the stock as a “Moderate Buy,” a rating that has been consistent over the past three months. Other than that, with a high target of $135, there could be up to 35% upside in the stock over the next 12 months.
The second dividend aristocrat on my list is Procter & Gamblea company that probably doesn’t need much introduction. P&G is a consumer goods corporation that produces household and personal care products. Their extensive portfolio includes Tide, Pampers, Gillette and more. However, you may not know that P&G’s latest advancement is the world’s smallest Pampers, designed for micropreemies, demonstrating P&G’s commitment to meeting real needs with precision and care.
P&G’s first-quarter 2026 financial results reported that sales rose 3% year-over-year to $22 billion, and its net income grew 20% to $4.8 billion. Procter & Gamble stock is trading with an RSI of 32.92; is inching toward “oversold” territory, but still holding steady in a potentially attractive buying zone.
The company pays an annual forward dividend of $4.23, yielding approximately 3%. Additionally, a consensus among 24 analysts rates the stock as a “Moderate Buy.” Aside from that, there are also some upsides to current prices – up to 29% if the stock hits its high price of $181 over the next 12 months.
The last dividend aristocrat on my list is Air products and chemicalsone of the world’s leading industrial gases companies that supplies critical elements such as oxygen, hydrogen, helium and related equipment to various industries. The company is also leaning towards sustainability with large-scale low-emission hydrogen and ammonia projects, including advanced talks with Yara, to strengthen long-term demand visibility.
In its most recent quarterly report, the company reported that sales declined nearly 1% year-over-year to $3.17 billion, while net income swung to a net loss of $4.9 million this quarter as a result of one-time charges and strategic business and asset actions.
Still, Air Products and Chemicals stock gained over 6% from its 1-month low and currently has a 14-day RSI of 35.15, suggesting a potentially decent entry point.
The company pays an annual forward dividend of $7.16, which translates to a yield of around 3%. With that, a consensus among 23 analysts rates the stock as a “Moderate Buy.” The stock has a high target of $350, suggesting an upside of up to 48% over the next year.
So, there you have it, the three Dividend Aristocrats worth buying, and within 10% of their 1-month low. While they don’t offer the highest returns, each of these companies offers a combination of fundamental improvements, catalysts that could fuel a rally, and of course, a lifetime of income. For investors looking to secure high-quality dividends at low prices, these companies could be a great addition to a portfolio looking for long-term stability and upside.
As of the date of publication, Rick Orford had no (directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article are for informational purposes only. This article was originally published on Barchart.com
