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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
119.98%
$ 9.94
02/20/2025
02/19/2025
510.91 M
$ 16.57
United States of America
2
111.11%
$ 0.10
02/21/2024
02/28/2024
118.28 M
$ 1.08
Air Transportation, Scheduled
3
MSB
95.16%
$ 5.95
01/29/2025
02/19/2025
329.84 M
$ 25.01
United States of America
Mineral Royalty Traders
4
NCV
45.08%
$ 0.14
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
328.06 M
$ 3.62
United States of America
5
NCZ
43.57%
$ 0.12
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
252.32 M
$ 3.305
United States of America
6
42.19%
$ 0.50
05/22/2024
06/10/2024
150.97 M
$ 4.74
United States of America
Investment Advice
7
STK
39.71%
$ 3.27
12/15/2024
01/20/2025
544.76 M
$ 32.91
United States of America
8
NEP
34.82%
$ 0.92
11/05/2024
11/13/2024
985.85 M
$ 10.54
United States of America
Electric Services
9
EC
31.01%
$ 0.75
06/24/2024
07/02/2024
19.85 B
$ 9.67
United States of America
10
28.23%
$ 0.38
12/05/2024
12/16/2024
2.67 B
$ 5.37
United States of America
11
TY
27.36%
$ 2.24
12/12/2024
12/22/2024
1.62 B
$ 32.71
United States of America
12
IFN
23.02%
$ 0.93
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
612.71 M
$ 16.16
13
21.85%
$ 0.31
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.72 B
$ 16.86
United States of America
14
BMA
21.75%
$ 1.80
08/15/2024
08/22/2024
6.13 B
$ 99.17
United States of America
15
IEP
20.49%
$ 0.50
11/17/2024
12/25/2024
4.94 B
$ 9.76
United States of America
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
16
TWN
19.82%
$ 7.40
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
269.01 M
$ 37.32
United States of America
17
19.37%
$ 0.12
04/16/2025
04/29/2025
147.60 M
$ 7.125
United States of America
18
19.12%
$ 0.08
06/13/2024
06/27/2024
1.16 B
$ 5.02
19
ECC
18.86%
$ 0.14
03/10/2025
03/30/2025
943.60 M
$ 8.91
United States of America
20
IVR
18.43%
$ 0.40
12/29/2024
01/23/2025
525.62 M
$ 8.68
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
21
GGT
17.96%
$ 0.22
12/12/2024
12/19/2024
139.06 M
$ 4.9
United States of America
22
ORC
17.33%
$ 0.12
01/30/2025
02/26/2025
701.87 M
$ 8.31
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
23
17.19%
$ 0.15
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
110.22 M
$ 3.49
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
24
BCE
16.96%
$ 1.00
12/15/2024
01/14/2025
22.72 B
$ 23.52
United States of America
25
OFS
16.81%
$ 0.34
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
108.39 M
$ 8.09
United States of America
26
16.72%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
322.95 M
$ 5.98
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
27
CLM
16.43%
$ 0.12
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
2.15 B
$ 8.94
United States of America
28
16.37%
$ 1.36
04/14/2024
04/23/2024
3.10 B
$ 33.23
29
16.28%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
119.64 M
$ 7.74
United States of America
30
16.19%
$ 0.69
11/18/2024
11/28/2024
157.34 M
$ 17.05
United States of America
31
KSS
15.67%
$ 0.50
12/10/2024
12/23/2024
1.43 B
$ 12.76
United States of America
Retail-department Stores
32
15.64%
$ 0.26
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
135.54 M
$ 6.65
United States of America
33
15.60%
$ 0.33
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
185.28 M
$ 8.46
United States of America
Real Estate
34
15.57%
$ 0.60
12/04/2024
12/17/2024
1.81 B
$ 15.41
United States of America
35
15.35%
$ 0.30
12/12/2024
12/26/2024
312.38 M
$ 7.82
United States of America
36
15.33%
$ 0.04
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
186.00 M
$ 2.74
United States of America
37
15.27%
$ 0.10
12/04/2024
12/18/2024
1.58 B
$ 2.62
United States of America
38
GNL
15.26%
$ 0.28
01/12/2025
01/15/2025
1.66 B
$ 7.21
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
39
ARR
15.25%
$ 0.24
02/13/2025
02/26/2025
1.05 B
$ 18.88
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
40
ACP
15.20%
$ 0.08
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
767.87 M
$ 6.12
United States of America
41
MNR
15.17%
$ 0.60
11/25/2024
12/09/2024
1.63 B
$ 15.82
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
42
EIC
15.11%
$ 0.20
12/10/2024
12/30/2024
249.79 M
$ 15.88
43
RC
14.86%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
1.09 B
$ 6.73
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
44
WHF
14.78%
$ 0.39
12/19/2024
01/02/2025
242.31 M
$ 10.42
United States of America
45
CRF
14.76%
$ 0.10
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
931.30 M
$ 8.429
46
HQL
14.68%
$ 0.50
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
382.20 M
$ 13.62
47
14.61%
$ 0.08
01/30/2025
02/24/2025
191.98 M
$ 6.57
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
48
14.23%
$ 0.42
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
149.10 M
$ 11.81
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
49
14.20%
$ 0.12
01/30/2025
02/10/2025
9.10 B
$ 10.14
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
50
14.04%
$ 0.37
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
121.10 M
$ 10.54
United States of America
51
14.02%
$ 0.08
02/17/2025
03/02/2025
453.21 M
$ 6.59
United States of America
52
EDF
14.01%
$ 0.06
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
149.35 M
$ 5.14
United States of America
53
13.99%
$ 0.45
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
1.51 B
$ 12.87
United States of America
54
13.94%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
03/13/2025
339.90 M
$ 9.47
United States of America
55
NHS
13.92%
$ 0.09
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
204.95 M
$ 7.8
United States of America
56
TWO
13.91%
$ 0.45
01/02/2025
01/28/2025
1.35 B
$ 12.94
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
57
13.89%
$ 0.40
11/17/2024
12/01/2024
435.47 M
$ 11.52
United States of America
58
IGR
13.79%
$ 0.06
03/19/2025
03/30/2025
730.90 M
$ 5.22
United States of America
59
AOD
13.73%
$ 0.10
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
918.19 M
$ 8.74
United States of America
60
13.72%
$ 0.40
03/13/2024
03/31/2024
389.74 M
$ 11.66
61
13.47%
$ 0.20
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
516.25 M
$ 17.82
United States of America
62
13.46%
$ 0.08
02/17/2025
03/02/2025
465.23 M
$ 7.13
United States of America
63
HIX
13.46%
$ 0.05
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
378.60 M
$ 4.37
United States of America
64
DX
13.42%
$ 0.15
01/22/2025
02/02/2025
1.13 B
$ 13.41
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
65
EDD
13.36%
$ 0.16
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
308.49 M
$ 4.79
United States of America
66
DMO
13.28%
$ 0.13
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
131.02 M
$ 11.75
United States of America
67
OPP
13.24%
$ 0.10
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
205.00 M
$ 8.61
United States of America
68
NXG
13.19%
$ 0.54
05/14/2025
05/29/2025
171.71 M
$ 49.13
United States of America
69
13.18%
$ 0.22
04/15/2025
04/29/2025
135.93 M
$ 20.0233
United States of America
70
SJT
13.10%
$ 0.04
03/26/2024
04/11/2024
177.58 M
$ 3.78
United States of America
Oil Royalty Traders
71
BRW
13.08%
$ 0.09
02/10/2025
02/27/2025
332.16 M
$ 7.8
United States of America
72
13.05%
$ 0.09
03/23/2025
03/30/2025
185.73 M
$ 8.09
United States of America
73
MFA
13.05%
$ 0.35
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
1.10 B
$ 10.73
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
74
MSD
13.02%
$ 0.27
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
164.15 M
$ 8.14
United States of America
75
13.00%
$ 0.18
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.71 B
$ 16.36
United States of America
76
ICL
12.98%
$ 0.19
12/03/2024
12/17/2024
7.62 B
$ 5.9
United States of America
77
12.97%
$ 0.30
12/08/2024
12/17/2024
1.85 B
$ 9.25
United States of America
78
12.97%
$ 0.20
12/19/2024
01/22/2025
559.52 M
$ 6.17
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
79
AGD
12.95%
$ 0.11
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
254.00 M
$ 10.19
United States of America
80
12.86%
$ 0.42
12/11/2024
12/18/2024
1.97 B
$ 13.06
United States of America
81
12.77%
$ 0.05
01/28/2025
02/18/2025
1.86 B
$ 4.23
United States of America
82
12.74%
$ 0.51
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
994.56 M
$ 16.01
United States of America
83
12.73%
$ 0.12
07/14/2024
07/31/2024
332.70 M
$ 11.22
84
12.68%
$ 0.09
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.75 B
$ 8.19
United States of America
85
12.66%
$ 0.50
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
275.54 M
$ 15.8
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
86
FAX
12.64%
$ 0.17
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
647.08 M
$ 15.67
United States of America
87
HQH
12.63%
$ 0.59
05/21/2024
06/27/2024
960.78 M
$ 18.69
88
NLY
12.57%
$ 0.65
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
11.96 B
$ 20.69
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
89
BGS
12.50%
$ 0.19
12/30/2024
01/29/2025
484.88 M
$ 6.08
United States of America
Food and Kindred Products
90
JRI
12.49%
$ 0.13
02/13/2025
03/02/2025
329.27 M
$ 12.83
United States of America
91
RIV
12.46%
$ 0.13
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
266.47 M
$ 12.41
92
ABR
12.40%
$ 0.43
11/14/2024
11/26/2024
2.60 B
$ 13.87
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
93
12.38%
$ 0.32
11/18/2024
11/26/2024
243.34 M
$ 10.34
United States of America
Real Estate
94
12.37%
$ 0.34
11/07/2024
11/14/2024
412.72 M
$ 10.92
United States of America
95
EFC
12.24%
$ 0.13
01/30/2025
02/24/2025
1.15 B
$ 12.74
United States of America
Real Estate
96
TXO
12.24%
$ 0.58
11/14/2024
11/21/2024
763.03 M
$ 18.96
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
97
EHI
12.23%
$ 0.07
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
157.87 M
$ 6.87
United States of America
98
12.22%
$ 0.22
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.56 B
$ 21.77
United States of America
99
BDN
12.17%
$ 0.15
01/07/2025
01/22/2025
861.60 M
$ 4.93
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
100
PFL
12.12%
$ 0.08
04/09/2024
04/30/2024
313.23 M
$ 8.06
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.