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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
111.11%
$ 0.10
02/21/2024
02/28/2024
118.28 M
$ 1.08
United States of America
Air Transportation, Scheduled
2
NCV
47.30%
$ 0.14
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
311.79 M
$ 3.45
United States of America
3
NCZ
46.15%
$ 0.12
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
237.48 M
$ 3.12
United States of America
4
43.72%
$ 0.50
05/22/2024
06/10/2024
138.60 M
$ 4.575
United States of America
Investment Advice
5
STK
40.53%
$ 3.27
12/15/2024
01/20/2025
534.64 M
$ 32.24
United States of America
6
ADX
38.77%
$ 1.96
11/21/2024
12/22/2024
2.26 B
$ 20.22
United States of America
7
EC
35.32%
$ 0.75
06/24/2024
07/02/2024
17.45 B
$ 8.49
United States of America
8
TY
28.62%
$ 2.24
12/12/2024
12/22/2024
1.62 B
$ 31.27
United States of America
9
25.61%
$ 0.38
12/05/2024
12/16/2024
2.98 B
$ 5.92
United States of America
10
IFN
23.02%
$ 0.93
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
612.71 M
$ 16.16
United States of America
11
22.39%
$ 0.31
01/14/2025
01/30/2025
1.68 B
$ 16.47
United States of America
12
IEP
21.72%
$ 0.50
11/17/2024
12/25/2024
4.64 B
$ 9.21
United States of America
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
13
IVR
20.78%
$ 0.40
12/29/2024
01/23/2025
467.62 M
$ 7.7
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
14
NEP
20.32%
$ 0.92
11/05/2024
11/13/2024
1.69 B
$ 18.06
United States of America
Electric Services
15
19.49%
$ 0.12
01/20/2025
01/30/2025
146.56 M
$ 7.08
United States of America
16
19.12%
$ 0.08
06/13/2024
06/27/2024
1.16 B
$ 5.02
United States of America
17
GGT
19.05%
$ 0.22
12/12/2024
12/19/2024
130.58 M
$ 4.62
United States of America
18
TWN
18.97%
$ 7.40
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
262.24 M
$ 39.01
United States of America
19
BMA
18.95%
$ 1.80
08/15/2024
08/22/2024
7.15 B
$ 113.84
United States of America
20
ORC
18.58%
$ 0.12
01/30/2025
02/26/2025
618.83 M
$ 7.75
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
21
ECC
18.44%
$ 0.14
03/10/2025
03/30/2025
965.05 M
$ 9.11
United States of America
22
PEO
18.40%
$ 1.03
11/21/2024
12/18/2024
569.91 M
$ 22.39
United States of America
23
18.38%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
296.71 M
$ 5.44
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
24
ECO
18.13%
$ 1.10
08/20/2024
09/04/2024
781.35 M
$ 24.27
United States of America
25
BCE
17.38%
$ 1.00
12/15/2024
01/14/2025
20.95 B
$ 22.96
United States of America
26
17.14%
$ 0.69
11/18/2024
11/28/2024
148.14 M
$ 16.1
United States of America
27
OFS
16.98%
$ 0.34
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
107.32 M
$ 8.01
United States of America
28
CLM
16.77%
$ 0.12
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
2.11 B
$ 8.76
United States of America
29
16.47%
$ 0.04
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
173.13 M
$ 2.55
United States of America
30
16.37%
$ 1.36
04/14/2024
04/23/2024
3.10 B
$ 33.23
United States of America
31
TWO
16.22%
$ 0.45
01/02/2025
01/28/2025
1.15 B
$ 11.1
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
32
16.06%
$ 0.33
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
180.45 M
$ 8.22
United States of America
Real Estate
33
15.96%
$ 0.34
12/16/2024
12/30/2024
729.24 M
$ 8.52
United States of America
34
15.89%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
122.02 M
$ 7.93
United States of America
35
15.87%
$ 0.30
12/12/2024
12/26/2024
302.77 M
$ 7.56
United States of America
36
WHF
15.86%
$ 0.39
12/19/2024
01/02/2025
225.69 M
$ 9.71
United States of America
37
15.75%
$ 0.12
01/30/2025
02/10/2025
8.09 B
$ 9.14
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
38
15.74%
$ 0.60
12/04/2024
12/17/2024
1.80 B
$ 15.25
United States of America
39
ARR
15.72%
$ 0.24
01/14/2025
01/29/2025
1.02 B
$ 18.32
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
40
ACP
15.68%
$ 0.08
12/29/2024
01/09/2025
309.01 M
$ 5.93
United States of America
41
GNL
15.45%
$ 0.28
01/12/2025
01/15/2025
1.64 B
$ 7.12
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
42
RC
15.24%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
1.07 B
$ 6.56
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
43
EIC
15.11%
$ 0.20
12/10/2024
12/30/2024
249.79 M
$ 15.88
United States of America
44
15.09%
$ 0.45
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
1.40 B
$ 11.93
United States of America
45
IGR
15.03%
$ 0.06
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
670.69 M
$ 4.79
United States of America
46
14.93%
$ 0.08
01/30/2025
02/24/2025
187.61 M
$ 6.43
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
47
14.93%
$ 0.10
12/04/2024
12/18/2024
1.60 B
$ 2.68
United States of America
48
CRF
14.76%
$ 0.10
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
931.30 M
$ 8.429
United States of America
49
14.76%
$ 0.37
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
115.79 M
$ 10.03
United States of America
50
ICL
14.73%
$ 0.19
12/03/2024
12/17/2024
6.71 B
$ 5.2
United States of America
51
14.71%
$ 0.40
11/17/2024
12/01/2024
406.34 M
$ 10.88
United States of America
52
DX
14.71%
$ 0.15
01/01/2025
01/06/2025
970.68 M
$ 12.24
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
53
14.71%
$ 0.55
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
1.23 B
$ 14.96
United States of America
54
HQL
14.68%
$ 0.50
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
382.20 M
$ 13.62
United States of America
55
MFA
14.66%
$ 0.35
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
974.89 M
$ 9.55
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
56
KSS
14.62%
$ 0.50
12/10/2024
12/23/2024
1.52 B
$ 13.68
United States of America
Retail-department Stores
57
14.49%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
03/13/2025
363.27 M
$ 9.11
United States of America
58
EDD
14.45%
$ 0.16
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
285.54 M
$ 4.43
United States of America
59
14.38%
$ 0.26
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
148.14 M
$ 7.23
United States of America
60
NLY
14.33%
$ 0.65
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
10.17 B
$ 18.14
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
61
14.31%
$ 0.09
03/23/2025
03/30/2025
169.74 M
$ 7.38
United States of America
62
14.31%
$ 0.51
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
840.00 M
$ 14.26
United States of America
63
NHS
14.28%
$ 0.09
01/14/2025
01/30/2025
226.24 M
$ 7.605
United States of America
64
AOD
14.18%
$ 0.10
12/29/2024
01/09/2025
891.95 M
$ 8.46
United States of America
65
EDF
14.12%
$ 0.06
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
147.90 M
$ 5.1
United States of America
66
MNR
14.08%
$ 0.60
11/25/2024
12/09/2024
1.76 B
$ 17.04
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
67
NXG
14.03%
$ 0.54
01/15/2025
01/30/2025
160.27 M
$ 46.2
United States of America
68
13.96%
$ 0.20
12/19/2024
01/22/2025
519.02 M
$ 5.73
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
69
13.93%
$ 0.18
01/14/2025
01/30/2025
1.59 B
$ 15.35
United States of America
70
HIX
13.90%
$ 0.05
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
380.85 M
$ 4.23
United States of America
71
13.86%
$ 0.20
12/29/2024
01/09/2025
501.02 M
$ 17.31
United States of America
72
MSD
13.82%
$ 0.27
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
154.86 M
$ 7.67
United States of America
73
13.82%
$ 0.09
01/14/2025
01/30/2025
1.61 B
$ 7.54
United States of America
74
13.79%
$ 0.08
01/15/2025
02/02/2025
461.43 M
$ 6.7
United States of America
75
13.76%
$ 0.42
12/11/2024
12/18/2024
1.85 B
$ 12.21
United States of America
76
13.72%
$ 0.40
03/13/2024
03/31/2024
389.74 M
$ 11.66
United States of America
77
OPP
13.65%
$ 0.10
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
198.81 M
$ 8.35
United States of America
78
AWP
13.52%
$ 0.04
04/21/2024
04/29/2024
303.20 M
$ 3.55
United States of America
79
13.52%
$ 0.32
11/18/2024
11/26/2024
222.65 M
$ 9.47
United States of America
Real Estate
80
13.50%
$ 0.08
01/14/2025
02/02/2025
464.26 M
$ 7.11
United States of America
81
DMO
13.49%
$ 0.13
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
131.59 M
$ 11.56
United States of America
82
AGD
13.43%
$ 0.11
12/29/2024
01/09/2025
244.42 M
$ 9.83
United States of America
83
13.42%
$ 0.50
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
260.17 M
$ 14.9
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
84
TXO
13.39%
$ 0.58
11/14/2024
11/21/2024
709.03 M
$ 17.33
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
85
BRW
13.30%
$ 0.09
01/09/2025
01/30/2025
326.20 M
$ 7.67
United States of America
86
JRI
13.26%
$ 0.13
01/14/2025
02/02/2025
331.19 M
$ 12.08
United States of America
87
ABR
13.25%
$ 0.43
11/14/2024
11/26/2024
2.45 B
$ 12.98
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
88
PMT
13.21%
$ 0.40
12/26/2024
01/23/2025
1.05 B
$ 12.11
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
89
FAX
13.19%
$ 0.17
12/29/2024
01/09/2025
619.65 M
$ 15.01
United States of America
90
EFC
12.91%
$ 0.13
01/30/2025
02/24/2025
1.10 B
$ 12.08
United States of America
Real Estate
91
GHI
12.87%
$ 0.37
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
265.48 M
$ 11.5
United States of America
Finance Services
92
12.86%
$ 0.30
12/08/2024
12/17/2024
1.86 B
$ 9.33
United States of America
93
12.82%
$ 0.22
01/16/2025
01/30/2025
139.94 M
$ 20.59
United States of America
94
12.80%
$ 0.05
01/28/2025
02/18/2025
1.84 B
$ 4.22
United States of America
95
EHI
12.79%
$ 0.07
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
151.41 M
$ 6.57
United States of America
96
12.73%
$ 0.12
07/14/2024
07/31/2024
332.70 M
$ 11.22
United States of America
97
HQH
12.63%
$ 0.59
05/21/2024
06/27/2024
960.78 M
$ 18.69
United States of America
98
12.50%
$ 0.34
11/07/2024
11/14/2024
403.39 M
$ 10.81
United States of America
99
12.48%
$ 0.22
01/14/2025
01/30/2025
1.57 B
$ 21.14
United States of America
100
RIV
12.46%
$ 0.13
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
266.47 M
$ 12.41
United States of America
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.