Higher-yield dividend stocks (2026)
How to research high-yield dividend stocks
High-yield dividend stocks can be attractive for income investors, but yield should be treated as a starting point rather than a final answer. A high dividend yield may reflect generous income, but it can also signal that the market expects slower growth, elevated risk, or a possible dividend cut. This high-yield dividend stock screen ranks companies in the Dividend Terminal coverage universe by indicated yield. It is meant to help you find income ideas quickly while still keeping payout ratio and dividend growth visible for context. When reviewing a high-yield stock, compare the current yield with the company’s payout ratio, dividend growth history, balance sheet, and sector norms. REITs, utilities, energy companies, and financials can all support different payout structures, so cross-sector comparisons require caution. A sustainable high yield is usually backed by recurring cash flow and a dividend policy that management can maintain through normal business cycles. Avoid relying on yield alone, especially when the stock price has recently fallen sharply.
Dividend stock screen
| Symbol | Company | Yield | Payout | 5Y Growth | Sector | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHCT | Community Healthcare Trust | 13.79% | 289% | 2.3% | Real Estate | $377M |
| NXRT | NexPoint Residential Trust | 11.82% | 4743% | 10.0% | Real Estate | $955M |
| GLPI | Gaming and Leisure Properties | 8.45% | 92% | 19.2% | Financials | $11.7B |
| DKL | Delek Logistics Partners | 8.03% | 155% | 4.5% | Energy | $3.3B |
| MPLX | MPLX LP | 7.40% | 90% | 8.2% | Energy | $59.2B |
| PRGO | Perrigo Company plc | 7.21% | 1349% | 0.0% | Health Care | $2.2B |
| RHI | Robert Half Inc. | 7.18% | 205% | 11.7% | Consumer Discreti… | $3.5B |
| EPR | EPR Properties | 6.85% | 115% | 24.7% | Real Estate | $4.2B |
| UPS | United Parcel Service, Inc. | 6.73% | 122% | 11.6% | Industrials | $83.8B |
| AMSF | AMERISAFE, Inc. | 6.46% | 65% | 7.6% | Financials | $470M |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | 6.41% | 73% | 2.0% | Communication Ser… | $185.1B |
| LAND | Gladstone Land Corporation | 6.34% | 926% | 0.9% | Real Estate | $383M |
| EIX | Edison International | 6.30% | 36% | 5.5% | Utilities | $21.8B |
| CMCSA | Comcast Corporation | 6.03% | 43% | 7.8% | Communication Ser… | $79.3B |
| MAIN | Main Street Capital | 5.98% | 86% | 12.0% | Energy | $5.0B |
| AMCR | Amcor plc | 5.92% | 109% | 2.1% | Consumer Staples | $20.7B |
| O | Realty Income Corporation | 5.87% | 235% | 3.5% | Real Estate | $53.3B |
| CLX | The Clorox Company | 5.84% | 103% | 2.6% | Consumer Staples | $10.6B |
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | 5.84% | 226% | 3.6% | Health Care | $171.6B |
| UBCP | United Bancorp, Inc. | 5.79% | 55% | 10.1% | Financials | $77M |
| HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | 5.75% | 188% | 4.5% | Consumer Staples | $11.3B |
| LCII | LCI Industries | 5.62% | 53% | 10.7% | Industrials | $2.0B |
| CUBE | CubeSmart | 5.50% | 145% | 9.7% | Real Estate | $8.9B |
| AVA | Avista Corporation | 5.45% | 71% | 3.9% | Utilities | $3.1B |
| EMN | Eastman Chemical Company | 5.38% | 87% | 4.5% | Materials | $7.3B |
| MAA | Mid-America Apartment | 5.29% | 178% | 8.9% | Real Estate | $14.0B |
| FNF | Fidelity National Financial | 5.23% | 72% | 9.6% | Financials | $10.9B |
| HY | Hyster-Yale Materials | 5.20% | 1014% | 2.4% | Consumer Discreti… | $519M |
| TROW | T. Rowe Price Group | 5.19% | 52% | 7.4% | Financials | $21.8B |
| UDR | UDR, Inc. | 5.14% | 109% | 3.7% | Real Estate | $12.6B |
| POR | Portland General Electric | 5.07% | 94% | 5.5% | Utilities | $5.2B |
| TRN | Trinity Industries, Inc. | 4.99% | 29% | 9.6% | Industrials | $2.0B |
| PRU | Prudential Financial, Inc. | 4.93% | 50% | 4.2% | Financials | $39.8B |
| BIP | Brookfield Infrastructure | 4.90% | 285% | 0.6% | Financials | $29.1B |
| ES | Eversource Energy | 4.89% | 65% | 5.8% | Energy | $24.6B |
| NSP | Insperity, Inc. | 4.89% | 500% | 8.6% | Industrials | $1.9B |
| KMB | Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 4.86% | 100% | 3.3% | Consumer Staples | $36.0B |
| REXR | Rexford Industrial Realty | 4.78% | 185% | 15.3% | Real Estate | $8.5B |
| AES | The AES Corporation | 4.70% | 26% | 4.3% | Utilities | $10.7B |
| HVT | Haverty Furniture | 4.67% | 96% | 11.8% | Consumer Discreti… | $445M |
| PEBO | Peoples Bancorp Inc. | 4.61% | 50% | 3.5% | Financials | $1.4B |
| NXST | Nexstar Media Group | 4.49% | 141% | 27.8% | Communication Ser… | $5.2B |
| WSO | Watsco, Inc. | 4.49% | 105% | 11.1% | Consumer Discreti… | $12.5B |
| FNLC | First Bancorp (NC) | 4.48% | 55% | 3.6% | Financials | $388M |
| KVUE | Kenvue Inc. | 4.45% | 97% | - | Health Care | $37.0B |
| FRT | Federal Realty Investment Trust | 4.43% | 91% | 1.1% | Real Estate | $9.3B |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | 4.43% | 73% | 6.9% | Consumer Staples | $182.6B |
| NKE | NIKE, Inc. | 4.41% | 79% | 9.8% | Consumer Discreti… | $56.3B |
| OTEX | Open Text Corporation | 4.36% | 43% | 8.3% | Technology | $6.4B |
| CTRE | CareTrust REIT, Inc. | 4.35% | 91% | 6.1% | Health Care | $8.6B |
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FAQ
- What is a yield trap?
- A yield trap is a stock whose high yield reflects a falling price or an unsustainable dividend, not a bargain income stream.