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Rankings - Highest Dividends Companies

Welcome to our list of public companies ranked by their dividend yield, specifically those with a market cap exceeding $100 million and traded on the Nasdaq and NYSE.

As you review our list of companies offering the highest dividends, you may come across names that are well-known as well as those that are less familiar but equally significant. This list aims to provide a comprehensive view of the companies that stand out in terms of their dividend offerings.

Whether you're an investor looking for income-generating stocks, a business analyst conducting research, or simply someone interested in the financial metrics that distinguish companies, this list will serve as a valuable resource.

What Are Dividends?

Dividends are payments made by corporations to their shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares. These payments come from a company's earnings and are distributed at regular intervals, often quarterly.

Dividends can be an attractive feature for investors looking for a stable income, but they also offer insights into a company's financial health and business strategy.

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Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend
Ex Date
Pay Date
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
25.96%
$ 0.09
09/15/2025
09/29/2025
2.02 B
$ 4.16
United States
Financial Services
2
IEP
23.61%
$ 0.50
05/18/2025
06/24/2025
4.39 B
$ 8.47
United States
Energy
3
GGT
22.54%
$ 0.08
09/15/2025
09/22/2025
137.77 M
$ 4.26
United States
Financial Services
4
22.04%
$ 0.12
07/20/2025
07/30/2025
170.89 M
$ 6.26
United States
Financial Services
5
21.98%
$ 0.15
06/29/2025
07/30/2025
89.16 M
$ 2.73
United States
Real Estate
6
MNR
21.94%
$ 0.79
05/21/2025
06/04/2025
1.71 B
$ 14.4
United States
Energy
7
21.82%
$ 0.28
07/14/2025
07/30/2025
1.59 B
$ 15.15
United States
8
21.70%
$ 0.29
07/14/2025
07/30/2025
1.60 B
$ 16.24
United States
9
ECC
21.68%
$ 0.14
09/09/2025
09/29/2025
920.61 M
$ 7.75
United States
Financial Services
10
ORC
20.22%
$ 0.12
06/29/2025
07/29/2025
849.69 M
$ 7.12
United States
Real Estate
11
19.50%
$ 0.11
08/18/2025
08/28/2025
122.44 M
$ 6.46
United States
Financial Services
12
ZIM
18.64%
$ 0.74
06/01/2025
06/08/2025
1.94 B
$ 15.88
Israel
Industrials
13
18.45%
$ 0.23
05/22/2025
06/29/2025
39.75 M
$ 2.52
United States
Financial Services
14
VOC
18.37%
$ 0.13
04/29/2025
05/14/2025
48.62 M
$ 2.83
United States
Energy
15
BGS
18.27%
$ 0.19
06/29/2025
07/29/2025
337.55 M
$ 4.16
United States
Consumer Defensive
16
18.18%
$ 0.04
09/15/2025
09/29/2025
159.17 M
$ 2.31
United States
Financial Services
17
CLM
17.98%
$ 0.12
09/14/2025
09/29/2025
2.09 B
$ 8.17
United States
Financial Services
18
IVR
17.92%
$ 0.34
07/06/2025
07/24/2025
516.99 M
$ 7.59
United States
Real Estate
19
CRF
17.85%
$ 0.12
09/14/2025
09/29/2025
936.98 M
$ 7.85
United States
Financial Services
20
17.48%
$ 0.11
08/17/2025
09/15/2025
290.56 M
$ 7.55
United States
Financial Services
21
17.45%
$ 0.12
05/22/2025
06/13/2025
40.16 M
$ 2.75
United States
Financial Services
22
17.39%
$ 0.05
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
56.77 M
$ 1.15
United States
Real Estate
23
ARR
17.26%
$ 0.24
07/14/2025
07/29/2025
1.37 B
$ 16.69
United States
Real Estate
24
WHF
17.04%
$ 0.39
06/17/2025
07/02/2025
202.68 M
$ 9.04
United States
Financial Services
25
17.02%
$ 0.20
05/12/2025
05/22/2025
49.85 M
$ 4.7
United States
Consumer Cyclical
26
16.74%
$ 0.30
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
282.03 M
$ 7.17
United States
Financial Services
27
16.67%
$ 0.08
06/29/2025
07/30/2025
215.97 M
$ 5.76
United States
Financial Services
28
16.31%
$ 0.05
08/26/2025
09/17/2025
1.44 B
$ 3.31
United States
Financial Services
29
TXO
16.22%
$ 0.61
05/15/2025
05/22/2025
823.96 M
$ 15.04
United States
Energy
30
DX
16.03%
$ 0.17
06/22/2025
06/30/2025
1.31 B
$ 12.73
United States
Real Estate
31
NRT
15.84%
$ 0.20
05/15/2025
05/27/2025
46.04 M
$ 5.05
United States
Energy
32
ACP
15.68%
$ 0.08
06/22/2025
06/29/2025
740.28 M
$ 5.93
United Kingdom
Financial Services
33
OFS
15.65%
$ 0.34
06/19/2025
06/29/2025
113.08 M
$ 8.69
United States
Financial Services
34
15.58%
$ 0.25
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
137.80 M
$ 6.42
United States
Financial Services
35
15.38%
$ 0.25
04/16/2025
04/23/2025
472.48 M
$ 6.5
United States
Industrials
36
15.38%
$ 0.12
06/29/2025
07/09/2025
9.38 B
$ 9.36
United States
Real Estate
37
TWO
15.23%
$ 0.39
07/02/2025
07/28/2025
1.12 B
$ 10.24
United States
Real Estate
38
OPI
15.19%
$ 0.01
04/21/2025
05/14/2025
17.51 M
$ 0.2633
United States
Real Estate
39
MFA
15.11%
$ 0.36
06/29/2025
07/30/2025
971.10 M
$ 9.53
United States
Real Estate
40
15.09%
$ 0.47
05/18/2025
05/28/2025
115.22 M
$ 12.46
United States
Financial Services
41
14.91%
$ 0.36
06/01/2025
06/15/2025
503.30 M
$ 9.66
United States
Financial Services
42
14.79%
$ 0.07
07/14/2025
07/31/2025
430.27 M
$ 5.68
United States
43
BDN
14.78%
$ 0.15
07/01/2025
07/16/2025
741.96 M
$ 4.06
United States
Real Estate
44
14.74%
$ 0.22
07/16/2025
07/30/2025
122.20 M
$ 17.915
45
14.65%
$ 0.50
06/12/2025
06/29/2025
244.28 M
$ 13.65
United States
Real Estate
46
NLY
14.49%
$ 0.70
06/29/2025
07/30/2025
11.39 B
$ 19.32
United States
Real Estate
47
14.40%
$ 0.51
06/29/2025
07/14/2025
909.64 M
$ 14.17
United States
Financial Services
48
NHS
14.35%
$ 0.09
07/14/2025
07/30/2025
232.26 M
$ 7.57
United States
Financial Services
49
14.09%
$ 0.17
07/14/2025
07/30/2025
1.44 B
$ 14.24
United States
50
EDF
14.06%
$ 0.06
08/10/2025
08/27/2025
154.43 M
$ 5.12
United States
Financial Services
51
HQH
13.86%
$ 0.54
05/21/2025
06/29/2025
834.33 M
$ 15.58
United States
Financial Services
52
13.82%
$ 3.50
04/29/2025
05/14/2025
4.83 B
$ 101.16
United States
Consumer Defensive
53
13.75%
$ 0.08
07/14/2025
07/31/2025
446.63 M
$ 6.98
United States
Financial Services
54
13.74%
$ 1.90
06/29/2025
07/14/2025
1.55 B
$ 55.3
United States
Real Estate
55
HIX
13.64%
$ 0.05
08/21/2025
09/01/2025
386.25 M
$ 4.31
United States
Financial Services
56
IGR
13.61%
$ 0.06
06/19/2025
06/29/2025
748.52 M
$ 5.29
United States
Financial Services
57
THW
13.61%
$ 0.12
06/22/2025
06/29/2025
408.67 M
$ 10.29
United States
Financial Services
58
13.54%
$ 0.37
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
123.12 M
$ 10.93
United States
Financial Services
59
DMF
13.51%
$ 0.08
06/08/2025
06/15/2025
143.85 M
$ 6.93
United States
Financial Services
60
KRP
13.48%
$ 0.47
05/19/2025
05/27/2025
1.30 B
$ 13.95
United States
Energy
61
OPP
13.44%
$ 0.10
09/14/2025
09/29/2025
203.57 M
$ 8.483
United States
Financial Services
62
13.43%
$ 0.47
06/29/2025
07/14/2025
292.71 M
$ 14
United States
Real Estate
63
13.42%
$ 0.15
06/29/2025
07/14/2025
101.23 M
$ 4.47
United States
Real Estate
64
13.38%
$ 0.32
05/21/2025
05/29/2025
221.37 M
$ 9.57
United States
Real Estate
65
HQL
13.30%
$ 0.43
05/21/2025
06/29/2025
369.86 M
$ 12.93
United States
Financial Services
66
PRT
13.28%
$ 0.04
06/29/2025
07/14/2025
50.97 M
$ 4.01
United States
Energy
67
TY
13.27%
$ 1.05
06/15/2025
06/24/2025
1.65 B
$ 31.7
United States
Financial Services
68
13.25%
$ 0.36
06/29/2025
07/09/2025
878.87 M
$ 10.72
United States
Real Estate
69
NXG
13.09%
$ 0.54
08/14/2025
08/28/2025
185.03 M
$ 49.52
United States
Financial Services
70
13.04%
$ 0.15
05/08/2025
06/29/2025
192.32 M
$ 4.6
United States
Real Estate
71
DMO
13.03%
$ 0.13
08/21/2025
09/01/2025
135.95 M
$ 11.97
United States
Financial Services
72
BTX
13.03%
$ 0.08
07/16/2025
07/30/2025
1.57 B
$ 7.34
73
FCO
12.98%
$ 0.07
06/22/2025
06/29/2025
85.97 M
$ 6.47
United Kingdom
Financial Services
74
12.95%
$ 0.75
06/05/2025
06/19/2025
1.19 B
$ 23.16
Bermuda
Energy
75
EHI
12.88%
$ 0.07
08/21/2025
09/01/2025
198.16 M
$ 6.52
United States
Financial Services
76
12.80%
$ 0.22
07/14/2025
07/30/2025
1.46 B
$ 20.33
United States
Financial Services
77
SRV
12.80%
$ 0.45
08/14/2025
08/28/2025
182.99 M
$ 42.2
United States
Financial Services
78
12.77%
$ 0.15
06/29/2025
07/14/2025
262.38 M
$ 4.7
United States
Real Estate
79
12.73%
$ 0.27
05/11/2025
05/22/2025
322.79 M
$ 8.6
Mexico
Consumer Cyclical
80
12.66%
$ 0.34
06/26/2025
07/10/2025
236.19 M
$ 10.74
United States
Financial Services
81
MVO
12.65%
$ 0.19
07/14/2025
07/24/2025
66.24 M
$ 5.85
United States
Energy
82
GCV
12.55%
$ 0.12
06/12/2025
06/22/2025
76.29 M
$ 3.825
United States
Financial Services
83
BRW
12.52%
$ 0.09
07/08/2025
07/30/2025
342.79 M
$ 8.15
United States
Financial Services
84
12.50%
$ 0.16
06/29/2025
07/13/2025
658.83 M
$ 5.12
United States
Real Estate
85
RIV
12.48%
$ 0.13
09/14/2025
09/29/2025
263.25 M
$ 12.28
United States
Financial Services
86
GDO
12.46%
$ 0.12
08/21/2025
09/01/2025
88.73 M
$ 11.75
United States
Financial Services
87
AWP
12.37%
$ 0.04
06/22/2025
06/29/2025
342.26 M
$ 3.88
United Kingdom
Financial Services
88
12.35%
$ 0.09
09/22/2025
09/29/2025
201.78 M
$ 8.55
United States
89
FAX
12.30%
$ 0.17
06/22/2025
06/29/2025
657.22 M
$ 16.1
Singapore
Financial Services
90
12.27%
$ 0.21
06/22/2025
06/29/2025
589.88 M
$ 20.54
United States
91
PMT
12.26%
$ 0.40
07/10/2025
07/24/2025
1.12 B
$ 13.05
United States
Real Estate
92
12.24%
$ 0.15
05/20/2025
05/29/2025
41.95 M
$ 4.9
United States
Healthcare
93
VGI
12.23%
$ 0.08
08/10/2025
08/27/2025
88.69 M
$ 7.85
United States
Financial Services
94
12.20%
$ 0.33
05/18/2025
06/02/2025
400.74 M
$ 10.82
United States
Financial Services
95
12.11%
$ 0.32
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
1.14 B
$ 10.57
United States
Financial Services
96
FSK
12.10%
$ 0.64
06/17/2025
07/01/2025
5.81 B
$ 21.16
United States
Financial Services
97
AOD
12.09%
$ 0.09
06/22/2025
06/29/2025
934.12 M
$ 8.93
United Kingdom
Financial Services
98
SFL
12.08%
$ 0.27
06/11/2025
06/26/2025
1.11 B
$ 8.94
Bermuda
Industrials
99
12.07%
$ 0.20
06/22/2025
07/29/2025
605.00 M
$ 6.63
United States
Real Estate
100
WDI
12.05%
$ 0.15
08/21/2025
09/01/2025
768.54 M
$ 14.79
United States
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Why Dividends Matter

Dividends hold significant importance in the investment landscape for multiple compelling reasons, providing key advantages for both novice and seasoned investors:

  • Stable Income: One of the most attractive features of dividend-paying stocks is the stable income they generate. Dividends offer a dependable stream of cash flow that can be particularly beneficial for retirees or those looking to supplement their income. This financial predictability enables investors to plan their expenses more effectively.
  • Reinvestment Opportunities: Dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) allow investors to automatically reinvest their dividends in additional shares of the company. By doing so, they benefit from the power of compounding, which can significantly amplify long-term investment gains. This reinvestment strategy is particularly appealing for investors who are in the wealth accumulation phase of their life.
  • Indicator of Company Health: Regular and increasing dividend payouts are generally a sign of a company's robust financial standing. Companies that afford to distribute dividends are usually well-established with a proven track record of generating profits. Hence, dividends can serve as a litmus test for assessing a company's fiscal stability.

The Flip Side of Dividends

However, like any other financial instrument, dividend-paying stocks come with their own sets of caveats and considerations that prudent investors should be mindful of:

  • Limited Growth Potential: A company that pays out a large portion of its earnings as dividends often has fewer funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities. In some cases, high dividends may signal that a company has reached a stage of maturity where exponential growth is unlikely, making it less appealing for growth-focused investors.
  • Risk of Reduced Payouts: While dividends provide a reliable source of income, they are not guaranteed. Economic downturns, industry volatility, or internal business challenges could strain a company's finances, leading to reduced dividend payouts. Consequently, depending on dividends for income involves a degree of risk that investors must be willing to shoulder.

Strategies for Dividend Investing

Understanding your financial objectives can guide your approach to dividend investing:

  • Income-Oriented Strategy: Investors whose primary goal is to secure a consistent income may be inclined to concentrate their portfolios on high-dividend-paying companies. These are often blue-chip stocks or businesses operating in mature industries, such as utilities and real estate investment trusts (REITs).
  • Growth-Oriented Strategy: Some investors seek a more balanced portfolio by mixing stocks from high-growth sectors with companies that offer moderate but consistent dividends. This approach aims to capture the upside of capital appreciation while still benefiting from a steady income stream.

Companies with High Dividend Yields

Attaining a high dividend yield is a notable accomplishment for a company and a compelling lure for a certain subset of investors keen on income generation.

High-dividend-yielding companies contribute significantly to overall market stability. Although they might not offer the high growth potential that some investors seek, they often act as a bulwark against market volatility, serving as a safe haven during economic downturns.

Characteristics of High Dividend Companies:

  • Industry Stability: High-dividend companies are usually found in stable, mature industries—think utilities, consumer staples, or healthcare. In these sectors, revenue and profits are relatively predictable, making it feasible for these companies to commit to regular dividend payments.
  • Strong Financial Health: Such companies often boast robust balance sheets fortified with solid cash reserves. This financial resilience enables them not just to pay out dividends consistently but also to reinvest in business operations, thereby ensuring long-term viability.
  • Appeal to Income-Focused Investors: High-dividend-paying companies tend to attract a demographic of investors who prioritize income over capital gains. This generally leads to a more stable stock price, offering some degree of protection against market volatility.