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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
297.16%
$ 9.94
02/20/2025
02/19/2025
207.85 M
$ 6.69
2
ZIM
92.08%
$ 3.17
03/23/2025
04/02/2025
1.67 B
$ 13.77
3
NEP
34.82%
$ 0.92
11/05/2024
11/13/2024
985.85 M
$ 10.54
Electric Services
4
24.75%
$ 0.30
04/14/2025
04/29/2025
1.47 B
$ 14.72
5
24.46%
$ 0.28
04/14/2025
04/29/2025
1.46 B
$ 13.97
6
TWN
24.43%
$ 7.40
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
197.25 M
$ 30.29
7
24.11%
$ 0.09
09/15/2025
09/29/2025
2.03 B
$ 4.48
8
IEP
23.09%
$ 0.50
03/09/2025
04/15/2025
4.58 B
$ 8.66
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
9
BMA
22.73%
$ 1.80
08/15/2024
08/22/2024
5.57 B
$ 94.89
10
ECC
21.93%
$ 0.14
06/09/2025
06/29/2025
888.16 M
$ 7.66
11
CLM
21.51%
$ 0.12
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
1.86 B
$ 6.83
12
CRF
21.46%
$ 0.12
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
716.23 M
$ 6.53
13
21.23%
$ 0.12
07/20/2025
07/30/2025
153.63 M
$ 6.5
14
ORC
20.90%
$ 0.12
04/29/2025
05/28/2025
683.73 M
$ 6.89
Real Estate Investment Trusts
15
GGT
20.60%
$ 0.08
06/12/2025
06/22/2025
154.45 M
$ 4.66
16
IX
20.45%
$ 2.06
09/29/2024
12/15/2024
21.69 B
$ 20.12
17
19.90%
$ 0.30
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
247.65 M
$ 6.03
18
IVR
19.68%
$ 0.34
04/06/2025
04/24/2025
427.54 M
$ 6.91
Real Estate Investment Trusts
19
ARR
19.35%
$ 0.24
04/14/2025
04/28/2025
1.14 B
$ 14.88
Real Estate Investment Trusts
20
19.21%
$ 0.11
05/18/2025
05/29/2025
118.20 M
$ 6.56
21
18.34%
$ 0.40
03/11/2025
03/25/2025
1.46 B
$ 26.17
Real Estate Investment Trusts
22
BCE
17.96%
$ 1.00
03/13/2025
04/14/2025
19.58 B
$ 22.21
23
17.67%
$ 0.42
03/09/2025
03/18/2025
1.39 B
$ 9.51
24
17.66%
$ 0.23
03/30/2025
04/14/2025
115.47 M
$ 5.21
Real Estate
25
17.65%
$ 0.08
04/29/2025
05/26/2025
192.30 M
$ 5.44
Real Estate Investment Trusts
26
17.21%
$ 0.04
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
184.24 M
$ 2.44
27
DX
17.20%
$ 0.17
04/22/2025
04/30/2025
1.20 B
$ 11.86
Real Estate Investment Trusts
28
EIC
17.16%
$ 0.20
06/09/2025
06/29/2025
354.21 M
$ 13.99
29
BTX
17.12%
$ 0.08
04/14/2025
04/29/2025
1.28 B
$ 5.92
30
ACP
16.97%
$ 0.08
04/22/2025
04/29/2025
692.60 M
$ 5.48
31
16.74%
$ 0.10
09/29/2024
10/14/2024
333.08 M
$ 2.39
Real Estate
32
16.72%
$ 0.12
04/29/2025
05/08/2025
7.97 B
$ 8.61
Real Estate Investment Trusts
33
16.71%
$ 0.08
04/14/2025
04/30/2025
374.65 M
$ 5.53
34
16.39%
$ 0.15
02/27/2025
03/30/2025
171.42 M
$ 3.66
Real Estate Investment Trusts
35
OFS
16.08%
$ 0.34
03/20/2025
03/30/2025
112.14 M
$ 8.46
36
15.92%
$ 0.15
03/30/2025
04/14/2025
201.87 M
$ 3.77
Real Estate Investment Trusts
37
TWO
15.82%
$ 0.45
04/03/2025
04/28/2025
1.15 B
$ 11.38
Real Estate Investment Trusts
38
KEN
15.72%
$ 4.80
04/13/2025
04/20/2025
1.44 B
$ 30.53
39
WHF
15.67%
$ 0.39
03/20/2025
04/03/2025
217.09 M
$ 9.83
40
15.64%
$ 0.22
04/14/2025
04/29/2025
1.21 B
$ 17.02
41
15.57%
$ 0.11
05/15/2025
06/12/2025
337.58 M
$ 8.48
42
MFA
15.50%
$ 0.36
03/30/2025
04/29/2025
891.03 M
$ 9.29
Real Estate Investment Trusts
43
15.47%
$ 0.47
03/23/2025
03/30/2025
109.09 M
$ 12.15
44
NXG
15.34%
$ 0.54
05/14/2025
05/29/2025
144.85 M
$ 42.23
45
HQL
15.26%
$ 0.47
02/20/2025
03/30/2025
330.00 M
$ 12.32
46
15.26%
$ 0.60
03/19/2025
04/01/2025
1.47 B
$ 15.73
47
WF
15.24%
$ 1.39
02/27/2025
04/21/2025
8.46 B
$ 36.44
48
ABR
15.21%
$ 0.43
03/06/2025
03/20/2025
2.08 B
$ 11.31
Real Estate Investment Trusts
49
15.15%
$ 0.32
02/20/2025
02/27/2025
183.54 M
$ 8.45
Real Estate
50
BDN
15.11%
$ 0.15
04/02/2025
04/16/2025
645.44 M
$ 3.97
Real Estate Investment Trusts
51
15.07%
$ 0.08
04/14/2025
04/30/2025
414.63 M
$ 6.37
52
NLY
15.01%
$ 0.70
03/30/2025
04/29/2025
10.73 B
$ 18.65
Real Estate Investment Trusts
53
IGR
15.00%
$ 0.06
06/19/2025
06/29/2025
667.86 M
$ 4.8
54
15.00%
$ 0.17
04/14/2025
04/29/2025
1.41 B
$ 13.92
55
14.88%
$ 0.05
04/27/2025
05/19/2025
1.59 B
$ 3.63
56
14.87%
$ 0.37
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
114.87 M
$ 9.9501
57
14.82%
$ 3.46
04/29/2025
05/14/2025
4.68 B
$ 93.3
58
EDF
14.81%
$ 0.06
06/11/2025
06/26/2025
136.54 M
$ 4.86
59
14.68%
$ 1.90
03/30/2025
04/14/2025
1.43 B
$ 51.78
Real Estate
60
MNR
14.65%
$ 0.50
02/26/2025
03/12/2025
1.57 B
$ 13.65
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
61
HIX
14.59%
$ 0.05
05/21/2025
06/01/2025
357.44 M
$ 4.03
62
14.59%
$ 0.36
03/27/2025
04/10/2025
495.80 M
$ 9.87
63
NHS
14.58%
$ 0.09
04/14/2025
04/29/2025
218.78 M
$ 7.45
64
14.57%
$ 0.50
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
240.13 M
$ 13.73
Real Estate Investment Trusts
65
14.49%
$ 0.10
03/12/2025
03/26/2025
1.60 B
$ 2.76
66
HQH
14.45%
$ 0.57
02/20/2025
03/30/2025
792.90 M
$ 15.78
67
14.41%
$ 0.20
03/30/2025
04/27/2025
492.69 M
$ 5.55
Real Estate Investment Trusts
68
TXO
14.37%
$ 0.61
03/13/2025
03/20/2025
687.50 M
$ 16.98
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
69
SRV
14.26%
$ 0.45
05/14/2025
05/29/2025
164.68 M
$ 37.87
70
14.24%
$ 0.12
04/14/2025
04/30/2025
286.11 M
$ 10.03
71
14.24%
$ 0.42
03/13/2025
03/31/2025
384.39 M
$ 11.73
72
14.10%
$ 0.33
03/30/2025
04/13/2025
340.24 M
$ 9.36
73
14.07%
$ 0.22
04/15/2025
04/29/2025
135.93 M
$ 18.77
74
14.05%
$ 0.51
03/30/2025
04/14/2025
904.14 M
$ 14.52
75
13.95%
$ 0.09
06/22/2025
06/29/2025
169.05 M
$ 7.57
76
RIV
13.89%
$ 0.13
06/12/2025
06/29/2025
234.69 M
$ 11.03
77
OPP
13.89%
$ 0.10
06/12/2025
06/29/2025
194.76 M
$ 8.21
78
13.85%
$ 0.25
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
156.21 M
$ 7.22
79
SFL
13.85%
$ 0.27
03/11/2025
03/27/2025
1.00 B
$ 7.8
80
BRW
13.77%
$ 0.09
04/08/2025
04/29/2025
306.21 M
$ 7.41
81
AGD
13.75%
$ 0.11
04/22/2025
04/29/2025
237.71 M
$ 9.6
82
13.73%
$ 0.16
03/30/2025
04/14/2025
581.43 M
$ 4.66
Real Estate Investment Trusts
83
DMO
13.62%
$ 0.13
05/21/2025
06/01/2025
130.14 M
$ 11.45
84
EDD
13.50%
$ 0.16
03/30/2025
04/14/2025
302.01 M
$ 4.74
85
AOD
13.48%
$ 0.09
04/22/2025
04/29/2025
841.34 M
$ 8.01
86
THW
13.31%
$ 0.12
04/22/2025
04/29/2025
406.45 M
$ 10.52
87
EHI
13.29%
$ 0.07
05/21/2025
06/01/2025
192.10 M
$ 6.32
88
13.22%
$ 0.47
03/30/2025
04/14/2025
289.80 M
$ 14.22
Real Estate Investment Trusts
89
MCN
13.16%
$ 0.06
06/15/2025
06/30/2025
116.56 M
$ 5.47
90
13.15%
$ 0.34
03/27/2025
04/10/2025
238.70 M
$ 10.34
91
13.11%
$ 0.24
03/27/2025
04/24/2025
567.52 M
$ 7.32
Real Estate Investment Trusts
92
PMT
13.01%
$ 0.40
04/10/2025
04/24/2025
1.11 B
$ 12.295
Real Estate Investment Trusts
93
WDI
12.99%
$ 0.15
05/21/2025
06/01/2025
702.77 M
$ 13.72
94
12.99%
$ 0.20
04/22/2025
04/29/2025
527.94 M
$ 18.48
95
FSK
12.98%
$ 0.64
03/18/2025
04/01/2025
5.39 B
$ 19.72
96
FAX
12.97%
$ 0.17
04/22/2025
04/29/2025
617.18 M
$ 15.27
97
KRP
12.96%
$ 0.40
03/17/2025
03/24/2025
1.12 B
$ 12.35
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
98
12.94%
$ 0.32
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
1.02 B
$ 9.89
99
GLQ
12.94%
$ 0.07
06/16/2025
06/29/2025
112.99 M
$ 6.03
100
VVR
12.92%
$ 0.04
04/15/2025
04/29/2025
536.39 M
$ 3.53
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.