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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
ZIM
54.56%
$ 2.81
12/01/2024
12/08/2024
2.38 B
$ 20.6
United States of America
3
NCV
44.23%
$ 0.14
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
334.83 M
$ 3.69
United States of America
4
NCZ
43.90%
$ 0.12
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
253.54 M
$ 3.28
United States of America
5
39.72%
$ 0.50
05/22/2024
06/10/2024
155.41 M
$ 5.035
United States of America
Investment Advice
6
ADX
37.87%
$ 1.96
11/21/2024
12/22/2024
2.32 B
$ 20.7
United States of America
7
STK
36.66%
$ 3.27
12/15/2024
01/20/2025
592.51 M
$ 35.65
United States of America
8
EC
36.52%
$ 0.75
06/24/2024
07/02/2024
16.16 B
$ 8.21
United States of America
9
28.82%
$ 0.38
12/05/2024
12/16/2024
2.69 B
$ 5.26
United States of America
10
TY
26.02%
$ 2.24
12/12/2024
12/22/2024
1.79 B
$ 34.39
United States of America
11
BMA
25.10%
$ 1.80
08/15/2024
08/22/2024
5.33 B
$ 85.93
United States of America
12
IFN
21.45%
$ 0.93
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
661.82 M
$ 17.34
United States of America
13
20.98%
$ 0.31
12/15/2024
12/22/2024
1.78 B
$ 17.55
United States of America
14
ECO
20.93%
$ 1.10
08/20/2024
09/04/2024
688.31 M
$ 21.02
United States of America
15
NEP
20.42%
$ 0.92
11/05/2024
11/13/2024
1.73 B
$ 17.97
United States of America
Electric Services
16
IEP
19.47%
$ 0.50
11/17/2024
12/25/2024
5.22 B
$ 10.27
United States of America
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
17
19.12%
$ 0.08
06/13/2024
06/27/2024
1.16 B
$ 5.02
United States of America
18
ACP
18.69%
$ 0.10
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
334.94 M
$ 6.42
United States of America
19
IVR
18.60%
$ 0.40
10/06/2024
10/24/2024
523.80 M
$ 8.6
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
20
18.47%
$ 0.12
01/20/2025
01/30/2025
124.55 M
$ 7.47
United States of America
21
PEO
18.11%
$ 1.03
11/21/2024
12/18/2024
579.07 M
$ 22.75
United States of America
22
ORC
18.05%
$ 0.12
11/28/2024
12/29/2024
627.53 M
$ 7.98
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
23
ECC
17.32%
$ 0.14
03/10/2025
03/30/2025
948.47 M
$ 9.7
United States of America
24
GGT
17.29%
$ 0.22
12/12/2024
12/19/2024
143.06 M
$ 5.09
United States of America
25
CLM
16.56%
$ 0.12
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
2.19 B
$ 8.87
United States of America
26
16.47%
$ 0.69
11/18/2024
11/28/2024
154.22 M
$ 16.76
United States of America
27
16.37%
$ 1.36
04/14/2024
04/23/2024
3.10 B
$ 33.23
United States of America
28
MNR
16.29%
$ 0.60
11/25/2024
12/09/2024
1.51 B
$ 14.73
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
29
15.85%
$ 0.04
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
179.91 M
$ 2.65
United States of America
30
OFS
15.76%
$ 0.34
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
115.49 M
$ 8.63
United States of America
31
15.50%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
125.25 M
$ 8.13
United States of America
32
GNL
15.21%
$ 0.28
10/10/2024
10/15/2024
1.69 B
$ 7.23
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
33
TWO
15.13%
$ 0.45
09/30/2024
10/28/2024
1.23 B
$ 11.9
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
34
EIC
15.11%
$ 0.20
12/10/2024
12/30/2024
249.79 M
$ 15.88
United States of America
35
ICL
15.05%
$ 0.19
12/03/2024
12/17/2024
6.67 B
$ 5.09
United States of America
36
14.98%
$ 0.40
11/17/2024
12/01/2024
399.90 M
$ 10.68
United States of America
37
MVO
14.97%
$ 0.33
10/14/2024
10/24/2024
101.43 M
$ 8.82
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
38
14.88%
$ 0.12
11/28/2024
12/09/2024
8.63 B
$ 9.68
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
39
14.87%
$ 0.42
12/11/2024
12/26/2024
1.68 B
$ 11.3
United States of America
40
BCE
14.83%
$ 1.00
12/15/2024
01/14/2025
24.85 B
$ 26.9
United States of America
41
ARR
14.80%
$ 0.24
12/15/2024
12/29/2024
1.09 B
$ 19.46
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
42
CRF
14.76%
$ 0.10
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
931.30 M
$ 8.429
United States of America
43
14.72%
$ 0.60
12/04/2024
12/17/2024
1.94 B
$ 16.3
United States of America
44
14.53%
$ 0.30
12/12/2024
12/26/2024
330.40 M
$ 8.26
United States of America
45
WHF
14.39%
$ 0.39
12/19/2024
01/02/2025
248.70 M
$ 10.7
United States of America
46
14.33%
$ 0.34
12/16/2024
12/30/2024
801.99 M
$ 9.49
United States of America
47
14.20%
$ 0.51
09/29/2024
10/14/2024
839.70 M
$ 14.37
United States of America
48
DX
14.18%
$ 0.15
11/21/2024
12/01/2024
1.01 B
$ 12.69
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
49
EDF
14.13%
$ 0.06
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
148.34 M
$ 5.095
United States of America
50
OPP
14.13%
$ 0.10
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
202.17 M
$ 8.52
United States of America
51
AGD
14.11%
$ 0.12
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
254.12 M
$ 10.205
United States of America
52
14.10%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
03/13/2025
354.82 M
$ 9.36
United States of America
53
14.06%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
388.35 M
$ 7.11
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
54
HQL
13.97%
$ 0.50
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
392.44 M
$ 14.32
United States of America
55
TXO
13.96%
$ 0.58
11/14/2024
11/21/2024
700.64 M
$ 16.62
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
56
13.95%
$ 0.08
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
198.15 M
$ 6.88
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
57
13.89%
$ 0.45
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
1.52 B
$ 12.96
United States of America
58
13.88%
$ 0.33
09/29/2024
10/14/2024
208.77 M
$ 9.51
United States of America
Real Estate
59
13.87%
$ 0.08
12/15/2024
01/01/2025
451.85 M
$ 6.92
United States of America
60
NHS
13.80%
$ 0.09
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
231.11 M
$ 7.87
United States of America
61
13.79%
$ 0.26
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
154.28 M
$ 7.54
United States of America
62
AOD
13.76%
$ 0.10
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
925.16 M
$ 8.72
United States of America
63
13.72%
$ 0.40
03/13/2024
03/31/2024
389.74 M
$ 11.66
United States of America
64
EDD
13.59%
$ 0.16
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
307.20 M
$ 4.71
United States of America
65
13.57%
$ 0.08
12/15/2024
12/29/2024
471.21 M
$ 6.81
United States of America
66
13.56%
$ 0.32
11/18/2024
11/26/2024
221.95 M
$ 9.44
United States of America
Real Estate
67
AWP
13.52%
$ 0.04
04/21/2024
04/29/2024
303.20 M
$ 3.55
United States of America
68
13.51%
$ 0.35
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
108.26 M
$ 10.36
United States of America
69
13.48%
$ 0.18
12/15/2024
12/22/2024
1.65 B
$ 15.85
United States of America
70
13.44%
$ 0.55
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
1.35 B
$ 16.37
United States of America
71
RC
13.40%
$ 0.25
09/29/2024
10/30/2024
1.26 B
$ 7.46
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
72
13.40%
$ 0.75
11/26/2024
12/10/2024
1.22 B
$ 22.39
United States of America
73
NXG
13.23%
$ 0.54
01/15/2025
01/30/2025
130.57 M
$ 48.98
United States of America
74
MSD
13.16%
$ 0.27
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
162.73 M
$ 8.055
United States of America
75
GHI
13.16%
$ 0.37
09/29/2024
10/30/2024
262.48 M
$ 11.25
United States of America
Finance Services
76
KSS
13.11%
$ 0.50
12/10/2024
12/23/2024
1.73 B
$ 15.26
United States of America
Retail-department Stores
77
NLY
13.07%
$ 0.65
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
11.24 B
$ 19.89
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
78
HIX
13.04%
$ 0.05
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
407.41 M
$ 4.51
United States of America
79
13.03%
$ 0.09
12/15/2024
12/22/2024
1.71 B
$ 7.99
United States of America
80
DMO
12.91%
$ 0.13
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
137.74 M
$ 12.08
United States of America
81
12.83%
$ 0.22
01/16/2025
01/30/2025
139.67 M
$ 20.57
United States of America
82
12.81%
$ 0.21
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
497.33 M
$ 19.67
United States of America
83
12.73%
$ 0.12
07/14/2024
07/31/2024
332.70 M
$ 11.22
United States of America
84
EFC
12.71%
$ 0.13
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
1.11 B
$ 12.27
United States of America
Real Estate
85
VVR
12.71%
$ 0.04
12/16/2024
12/30/2024
621.01 M
$ 4.06
United States of America
86
MFA
12.70%
$ 0.35
09/26/2024
10/30/2024
1.13 B
$ 11.02
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
87
BRW
12.69%
$ 0.09
12/09/2024
12/30/2024
341.94 M
$ 8.04
United States of America
88
IGR
12.68%
$ 0.06
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
796.01 M
$ 5.68
United States of America
89
12.66%
$ 0.08
12/23/2024
12/30/2024
176.21 M
$ 7.68
United States of America
90
HQH
12.63%
$ 0.59
05/21/2024
06/27/2024
960.78 M
$ 18.69
United States of America
91
12.62%
$ 0.30
12/08/2024
12/17/2024
1.91 B
$ 9.51
United States of America
92
RIV
12.46%
$ 0.13
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
266.47 M
$ 12.41
United States of America
93
GDO
12.41%
$ 0.12
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
176.46 M
$ 11.8
United States of America
94
FAX
12.41%
$ 0.17
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
662.38 M
$ 15.96
United States of America
95
12.36%
$ 0.36
12/01/2024
12/15/2024
619.72 M
$ 11.65
United States of America
96
SJT
12.32%
$ 0.04
03/26/2024
04/11/2024
187.37 M
$ 4.02
United States of America
Oil Royalty Traders
97
SAR
12.30%
$ 0.74
12/03/2024
12/18/2024
335.08 M
$ 24.07
United States of America
98
EHI
12.28%
$ 0.07
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
157.64 M
$ 6.84
United States of America
99
KEN
12.26%
$ 3.80
04/04/2024
04/14/2024
1.62 B
$ 31
United States of America
100
12.18%
$ 0.20
09/29/2024
10/27/2024
589.67 M
$ 6.57
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
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.