I think the companies on the Dividend Kings list more than earn the title “King.” Not all companies pay dividends; even then, not all can consistently increase their dividend payouts. Certainly, not all can consistently weather economic turbulence, volatile interest rate periods, recessions, pandemics, and market crashes. To reach Dividend King status, a company must increase itsdividend payouts for 50 or more years. That means a solid business foundation, effective resource management, world-class brand recognition, and impressive adaptability to ever-changing consumer requirements and market…