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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
125.11%
$ 9.94
02/20/2025
02/19/2025
500.01 M
$ 15.89
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
96.05%
$ 5.95
01/29/2025
02/19/2025
323.80 M
$ 24.78
United States of America
Mineral Royalty Traders
4
ZIM
62.24%
$ 2.81
12/01/2024
12/08/2024
2.18 B
$ 18.06
United States of America
5
NCV
45.08%
$ 0.14
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
327.05 M
$ 3.62
United States of America
6
NCZ
43.77%
$ 0.12
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
249.28 M
$ 3.29
United States of America
7
42.11%
$ 0.50
05/22/2024
06/10/2024
144.57 M
$ 4.75
United States of America
Investment Advice
8
STK
39.79%
$ 3.27
12/15/2024
01/20/2025
543.10 M
$ 32.84
United States of America
9
NEP
34.82%
$ 0.92
11/05/2024
11/13/2024
985.85 M
$ 10.54
United States of America
Electric Services
10
EC
31.63%
$ 0.75
06/24/2024
07/02/2024
19.61 B
$ 9.48
United States of America
11
27.71%
$ 0.38
12/05/2024
12/16/2024
2.72 B
$ 5.47
United States of America
12
TY
27.39%
$ 2.24
12/12/2024
12/22/2024
1.62 B
$ 32.67
United States of America
13
BMA
23.28%
$ 1.80
08/15/2024
08/22/2024
5.84 B
$ 92.66
United States of America
14
IFN
23.02%
$ 0.93
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
612.71 M
$ 16.16
15
21.90%
$ 0.31
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.71 B
$ 16.82
United States of America
16
IEP
20.18%
$ 0.50
11/17/2024
12/25/2024
4.98 B
$ 9.91
United States of America
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
17
TWN
19.79%
$ 7.40
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
268.48 M
$ 37.38
United States of America
18
19.44%
$ 0.12
04/16/2025
04/29/2025
147.19 M
$ 7.1
United States of America
19
19.12%
$ 0.08
06/13/2024
06/27/2024
1.16 B
$ 5.02
20
ECC
18.94%
$ 0.14
03/10/2025
03/30/2025
938.56 M
$ 8.87
United States of America
21
IVR
18.63%
$ 0.40
12/29/2024
01/23/2025
521.67 M
$ 8.59
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
22
GGT
17.96%
$ 0.22
12/12/2024
12/19/2024
138.50 M
$ 4.8989
United States of America
23
17.44%
$ 0.15
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
108.00 M
$ 3.44
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
24
ORC
17.35%
$ 0.12
01/30/2025
02/26/2025
706.10 M
$ 8.3
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
25
17.06%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
318.59 M
$ 5.86
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
26
OFS
16.73%
$ 0.34
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
108.52 M
$ 8.13
United States of America
27
CLM
16.37%
$ 0.12
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
2.15 B
$ 8.97
United States of America
28
16.37%
$ 1.36
04/14/2024
04/23/2024
3.10 B
$ 33.23
29
16.23%
$ 0.69
11/18/2024
11/28/2024
156.70 M
$ 17.01
United States of America
30
16.20%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
119.95 M
$ 7.78
United States of America
31
BCE
16.02%
$ 1.00
12/15/2024
01/14/2025
22.33 B
$ 24.9
United States of America
32
15.50%
$ 0.26
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
138.51 M
$ 6.71
United States of America
33
15.49%
$ 0.33
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
186.16 M
$ 8.52
United States of America
Real Estate
34
15.40%
$ 0.30
12/12/2024
12/26/2024
312.98 M
$ 7.79
United States of America
35
KSS
15.40%
$ 0.50
12/10/2024
12/23/2024
1.45 B
$ 12.99
United States of America
Retail-department Stores
36
15.35%
$ 0.60
12/04/2024
12/17/2024
1.85 B
$ 15.64
United States of America
37
15.33%
$ 0.04
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
185.69 M
$ 2.74
United States of America
38
ARR
15.29%
$ 0.24
02/13/2025
02/26/2025
1.06 B
$ 18.83
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
39
GNL
15.26%
$ 0.28
01/12/2025
01/15/2025
1.67 B
$ 7.21
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
40
ACP
15.25%
$ 0.08
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
763.21 M
$ 6.1
United States of America
41
EIC
15.11%
$ 0.20
12/10/2024
12/30/2024
249.79 M
$ 15.88
42
15.09%
$ 0.34
12/16/2024
12/30/2024
772.46 M
$ 9.01
United States of America
43
RC
14.88%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
1.10 B
$ 6.72
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
44
WHF
14.88%
$ 0.39
12/19/2024
01/02/2025
238.33 M
$ 10.35
United States of America
45
14.81%
$ 0.10
12/04/2024
12/18/2024
1.62 B
$ 2.7
United States of America
46
CRF
14.76%
$ 0.10
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
931.30 M
$ 8.429
47
HQL
14.68%
$ 0.50
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
382.20 M
$ 13.62
48
14.59%
$ 0.08
01/30/2025
02/24/2025
192.71 M
$ 6.58
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
49
14.24%
$ 0.12
01/30/2025
02/10/2025
9.09 B
$ 10.11
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
50
14.23%
$ 0.42
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
151.02 M
$ 11.81
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
51
14.15%
$ 0.37
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
120.29 M
$ 10.46
United States of America
52
TWO
14.01%
$ 0.45
01/02/2025
01/28/2025
1.33 B
$ 12.85
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
53
13.98%
$ 0.08
02/17/2025
03/02/2025
454.89 M
$ 6.61
United States of America
54
MNR
13.97%
$ 0.60
11/25/2024
12/09/2024
1.78 B
$ 17.18
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
55
IGR
13.95%
$ 0.06
03/19/2025
03/30/2025
719.70 M
$ 5.16
United States of America
56
13.94%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
03/13/2025
341.15 M
$ 9.47
United States of America
57
NHS
13.92%
$ 0.09
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
204.96 M
$ 7.8
United States of America
58
13.91%
$ 0.45
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
1.51 B
$ 12.94
United States of America
59
13.90%
$ 0.40
11/17/2024
12/01/2024
429.50 M
$ 11.51
United States of America
60
EDF
13.85%
$ 0.06
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
150.07 M
$ 5.2
United States of America
61
AOD
13.76%
$ 0.10
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
917.78 M
$ 8.72
United States of America
62
13.72%
$ 0.40
03/13/2024
03/31/2024
389.74 M
$ 11.66
63
13.56%
$ 0.08
01/14/2025
02/02/2025
461.97 M
$ 7.08
United States of America
64
HIX
13.52%
$ 0.05
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
378.60 M
$ 4.35
United States of America
65
DX
13.49%
$ 0.15
01/22/2025
02/02/2025
1.13 B
$ 13.34
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
66
13.40%
$ 0.20
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
518.68 M
$ 17.91
United States of America
67
EDD
13.36%
$ 0.16
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
308.49 M
$ 4.79
United States of America
68
13.32%
$ 0.09
03/23/2025
03/30/2025
180.90 M
$ 7.925
United States of America
69
OPP
13.29%
$ 0.10
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
203.81 M
$ 8.58
United States of America
70
DMO
13.27%
$ 0.13
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
131.02 M
$ 11.76
United States of America
71
13.22%
$ 0.20
12/19/2024
01/22/2025
550.27 M
$ 6.05
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
72
MFA
13.21%
$ 0.35
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
1.08 B
$ 10.6
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
73
NXG
13.18%
$ 0.54
05/14/2025
05/29/2025
171.75 M
$ 49.16
United States of America
74
13.17%
$ 0.22
04/15/2025
04/29/2025
136.20 M
$ 20.04
United States of America
75
MSD
13.14%
$ 0.27
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
163.24 M
$ 8.07
United States of America
76
BRW
13.03%
$ 0.09
02/10/2025
02/27/2025
331.73 M
$ 7.83
United States of America
77
AGD
12.95%
$ 0.11
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
253.87 M
$ 10.19
United States of America
78
12.89%
$ 0.50
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
270.65 M
$ 15.52
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
79
12.86%
$ 0.18
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.72 B
$ 16.54
United States of America
80
ICL
12.77%
$ 0.19
12/03/2024
12/17/2024
7.80 B
$ 6
United States of America
81
12.77%
$ 0.30
12/08/2024
12/17/2024
1.88 B
$ 9.4
United States of America
82
12.77%
$ 0.51
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
988.98 M
$ 15.98
United States of America
83
12.74%
$ 0.05
01/28/2025
02/18/2025
1.85 B
$ 4.24
United States of America
84
12.73%
$ 0.12
07/14/2024
07/31/2024
332.70 M
$ 11.22
85
SJT
12.70%
$ 0.04
03/26/2024
04/11/2024
182.71 M
$ 3.9
United States of America
Oil Royalty Traders
86
FAX
12.69%
$ 0.17
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
645.66 M
$ 15.6
United States of America
87
12.69%
$ 0.42
12/11/2024
12/18/2024
2.01 B
$ 13.24
United States of America
88
NLY
12.66%
$ 0.65
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
11.90 B
$ 20.54
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
89
12.64%
$ 0.09
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.75 B
$ 8.22
United States of America
90
HQH
12.63%
$ 0.59
05/21/2024
06/27/2024
960.78 M
$ 18.69
91
12.55%
$ 0.34
11/07/2024
11/14/2024
399.66 M
$ 10.77
United States of America
92
BGS
12.52%
$ 0.19
12/30/2024
01/29/2025
478.55 M
$ 6.07
United States of America
Food and Kindred Products
93
ABR
12.52%
$ 0.43
11/14/2024
11/26/2024
2.58 B
$ 13.74
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
94
JRI
12.49%
$ 0.13
02/13/2025
03/02/2025
329.27 M
$ 12.83
United States of America
95
RIV
12.46%
$ 0.13
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
266.47 M
$ 12.41
96
12.40%
$ 0.32
11/18/2024
11/26/2024
241.81 M
$ 10.32
United States of America
Real Estate
97
EFC
12.33%
$ 0.13
01/30/2025
02/24/2025
1.15 B
$ 12.65
United States of America
Real Estate
98
12.30%
$ 0.22
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.56 B
$ 21.63
United States of America
99
EHI
12.23%
$ 0.07
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
157.87 M
$ 6.87
United States of America
100
TXO
12.22%
$ 0.58
11/14/2024
11/21/2024
772.85 M
$ 18.99
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
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.