Top 10 Highest-Yield Dividend Stocks
The highest-paying dividend stocks screened from the S&P 500 universe. Updated daily with real market data. These stocks offer the best dividend yields — but remember, high yield alone doesn't mean a stock is a good investment.
| # | Ticker | Company | Price | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CPB | The Campbell's Company $1.56/yr | $23.28 | 6.87% |
| 2 | MO | Altria Group, Inc. $4.24/yr | $65.08 | 6.52% |
| 3 | UPS | United Parcel Service, Inc. $6.56/yr | $105.54 | 6.28% |
| 4 | VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. $2.79/yr | $48.22 | 5.99% |
| 5 | CMCSA | Comcast Corporation $1.32/yr | $26.18 | 5.15% |
| 6 | OKE | ONEOK, Inc. $4.24/yr | $92.64 | 4.68% |
| 7 | PRU | Prudential Financial, Inc. $5.5/yr | $124.75 | 4.58% |
| 8 | T | AT&T Inc. $1.11/yr | $24.58 | 4.53% |
| 9 | PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. $5.75/yr | $140.62 | 4.28% |
| 10 | HPQ | HP Inc. $1.18/yr | $31.30 | 4.10% |
⚠️ Important: High dividend yields can sometimes signal financial distress. A payout ratio above 100% means the company is paying more in dividends than it earns — this may not be sustainable. Always do your own research before investing. This is not financial advice.
Understanding Dividend Yields
Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by the stock price. A 5% yield means $5 per year for every $100 invested.
Payout Ratio
What percentage of earnings goes to dividends. Under 60% is healthy. Over 100% is a red flag — the company is borrowing to pay dividends.
5-Year Average
Shows if the yield is historically normal or unusually high (possibly due to a price crash rather than dividend growth).
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