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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
125.82%
$ 9.94
02/20/2025
02/19/2025
507.88 M
$ 15.8
2
111.11%
$ 0.10
02/21/2024
02/28/2024
118.28 M
$ 1.08
Air Transportation, Scheduled
3
MSB
94.11%
$ 5.95
01/29/2025
02/19/2025
320.39 M
$ 25.29
Mineral Royalty Traders
4
45.98%
$ 0.50
05/22/2024
06/10/2024
136.59 M
$ 4.35
Investment Advice
5
NEP
34.82%
$ 0.92
11/05/2024
11/13/2024
985.85 M
$ 10.54
Electric Services
6
EC
30.57%
$ 0.75
06/24/2024
07/02/2024
20.20 B
$ 9.81
7
28.07%
$ 0.38
12/05/2024
12/16/2024
2.62 B
$ 5.4
8
TY
27.63%
$ 2.24
12/12/2024
12/22/2024
1.62 B
$ 32.38
9
23.89%
$ 1.20
11/20/2024
12/03/2024
1.94 B
$ 20.09
10
IFN
23.22%
$ 0.93
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
606.83 M
$ 16.02
11
BMA
22.61%
$ 1.80
08/15/2024
08/22/2024
6.13 B
$ 95.4
12
22.07%
$ 0.29
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.68 B
$ 15.67
13
21.77%
$ 0.31
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.72 B
$ 16.92
14
20.89%
$ 0.09
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
1.79 B
$ 5.17
15
IEP
20.73%
$ 0.50
11/17/2024
12/25/2024
4.94 B
$ 9.65
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
16
19.46%
$ 0.12
04/16/2025
04/29/2025
147.37 M
$ 7.09
17
TWN
19.37%
$ 7.40
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
273.47 M
$ 38.2
18
ECC
19.20%
$ 0.14
03/10/2025
03/30/2025
929.03 M
$ 8.75
19
IVR
18.56%
$ 0.40
12/29/2024
01/23/2025
526.53 M
$ 8.62
Real Estate Investment Trusts
20
GGT
18.14%
$ 0.22
12/12/2024
12/19/2024
137.37 M
$ 4.85
21
BCE
17.73%
$ 1.00
03/13/2025
04/14/2025
20.38 B
$ 22.51
22
17.49%
$ 0.15
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
107.21 M
$ 3.43
Real Estate Investment Trusts
23
ORC
17.29%
$ 0.12
01/30/2025
02/26/2025
701.02 M
$ 8.33
Real Estate Investment Trusts
24
KSS
16.93%
$ 0.50
12/10/2024
12/23/2024
1.33 B
$ 11.81
Retail-department Stores
25
OFS
16.81%
$ 0.34
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
108.32 M
$ 8.09
26
16.81%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
322.68 M
$ 5.95
Real Estate Investment Trusts
27
CLM
16.37%
$ 0.12
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
2.15 B
$ 8.97
28
16.34%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
119.10 M
$ 7.71
29
16.02%
$ 0.69
11/18/2024
11/28/2024
158.58 M
$ 17.23
30
CRF
15.63%
$ 0.12
06/15/2025
06/29/2025
984.95 M
$ 8.97
31
GNL
15.49%
$ 0.28
01/12/2025
01/15/2025
1.64 B
$ 7.1
Real Estate Investment Trusts
32
15.44%
$ 0.33
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
185.50 M
$ 8.55
Real Estate
33
15.42%
$ 0.30
12/12/2024
12/26/2024
309.97 M
$ 7.78
34
15.33%
$ 0.60
12/04/2024
12/17/2024
1.83 B
$ 15.66
35
ARR
15.24%
$ 0.24
02/13/2025
02/26/2025
1.05 B
$ 18.9
Real Estate Investment Trusts
36
ACP
15.20%
$ 0.08
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
767.01 M
$ 6.12
37
EIC
15.16%
$ 0.20
03/10/2025
03/30/2025
289.74 M
$ 15.83
38
RC
15.15%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
1.08 B
$ 6.6
Real Estate Investment Trusts
39
15.09%
$ 0.10
12/04/2024
12/18/2024
1.54 B
$ 2.65
40
15.05%
$ 0.04
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
187.72 M
$ 2.79
41
15.05%
$ 0.26
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
138.10 M
$ 6.91
42
MNR
14.81%
$ 0.60
11/25/2024
12/09/2024
1.88 B
$ 16.2
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
43
14.77%
$ 0.08
01/30/2025
02/24/2025
190.38 M
$ 6.5
Real Estate Investment Trusts
44
WHF
14.69%
$ 0.39
12/19/2024
01/02/2025
242.60 M
$ 10.48
45
14.47%
$ 0.42
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
150.89 M
$ 11.61
Real Estate Investment Trusts
46
HQL
14.35%
$ 0.50
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
393.57 M
$ 13.94
47
14.20%
$ 0.12
01/30/2025
02/10/2025
9.05 B
$ 10.14
Real Estate Investment Trusts
48
14.18%
$ 0.45
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
1.48 B
$ 12.69
49
14.13%
$ 0.08
02/17/2025
03/02/2025
448.34 M
$ 6.54
50
NHS
14.07%
$ 0.09
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
203.91 M
$ 7.72
51
EDF
14.06%
$ 0.06
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
148.77 M
$ 5.12
52
HQH
13.98%
$ 0.62
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
928.43 M
$ 17.74
53
13.96%
$ 0.37
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
120.87 M
$ 10.6
54
13.95%
$ 0.40
11/17/2024
12/01/2024
427.07 M
$ 11.47
55
13.91%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
03/13/2025
339.53 M
$ 9.49
56
TWO
13.82%
$ 0.45
01/02/2025
01/28/2025
1.33 B
$ 13.02
Real Estate Investment Trusts
57
AOD
13.81%
$ 0.10
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
915.14 M
$ 8.69
58
IGR
13.58%
$ 0.06
03/19/2025
03/30/2025
729.50 M
$ 5.3
59
EDD
13.53%
$ 0.16
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
309.14 M
$ 4.73
60
BGS
13.52%
$ 0.19
12/30/2024
01/29/2025
435.80 M
$ 5.62
Food and Kindred Products
61
DX
13.49%
$ 0.15
01/22/2025
02/02/2025
1.13 B
$ 13.34
Real Estate Investment Trusts
62
13.48%
$ 0.20
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
517.52 M
$ 17.8
63
HIX
13.44%
$ 0.05
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
378.60 M
$ 4.375
64
13.41%
$ 0.42
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
418.15 M
$ 12.45
65
13.35%
$ 0.08
02/17/2025
03/02/2025
468.50 M
$ 7.19
66
DMO
13.28%
$ 0.13
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
131.02 M
$ 11.75
67
OPP
13.26%
$ 0.10
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
203.81 M
$ 8.6
68
13.21%
$ 0.22
04/15/2025
04/29/2025
135.66 M
$ 19.99
69
13.18%
$ 0.18
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.68 B
$ 16.14
70
MSD
13.17%
$ 0.27
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
164.15 M
$ 8.05
71
NXG
13.14%
$ 0.54
05/14/2025
05/29/2025
172.61 M
$ 49.3
72
13.11%
$ 0.12
02/13/2025
03/02/2025
314.44 M
$ 10.895
73
MFA
13.04%
$ 0.35
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
1.09 B
$ 10.74
Real Estate Investment Trusts
74
BRW
12.98%
$ 0.09
02/10/2025
02/27/2025
333.43 M
$ 7.86
75
12.97%
$ 0.20
12/19/2024
01/22/2025
553.46 M
$ 6.17
Real Estate Investment Trusts
76
12.95%
$ 0.05
01/28/2025
02/18/2025
1.83 B
$ 4.17
77
12.94%
$ 0.42
12/11/2024
12/18/2024
1.93 B
$ 12.98
78
12.92%
$ 0.30
12/08/2024
12/17/2024
1.83 B
$ 9.29
79
AGD
12.88%
$ 0.11
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
254.17 M
$ 10.25
80
12.85%
$ 0.50
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
268.38 M
$ 15.57
Real Estate Investment Trusts
81
12.84%
$ 0.51
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
984.59 M
$ 15.89
82
12.83%
$ 0.09
03/23/2025
03/30/2025
188.14 M
$ 8.23
83
FAX
12.80%
$ 0.17
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
643.59 M
$ 15.47
84
ICL
12.64%
$ 0.19
12/03/2024
12/17/2024
7.85 B
$ 6.06
85
12.59%
$ 0.09
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.75 B
$ 8.25
86
NLY
12.57%
$ 0.65
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
11.93 B
$ 20.69
Real Estate Investment Trusts
87
ABR
12.55%
$ 0.43
11/14/2024
11/26/2024
2.59 B
$ 13.7
Real Estate Investment Trusts
88
XRX
12.55%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
992.37 M
$ 7.97
Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec
89
RIV
12.50%
$ 0.13
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
264.20 M
$ 12.26
90
12.49%
$ 0.34
11/07/2024
11/14/2024
405.26 M
$ 10.82
91
JRI
12.48%
$ 0.13
02/13/2025
03/02/2025
329.27 M
$ 12.84
92
12.42%
$ 0.10
09/29/2024
10/14/2024
458.50 M
$ 3.22
Real Estate
93
EFC
12.30%
$ 0.13
01/30/2025
02/24/2025
1.15 B
$ 12.68
Real Estate
94
EHI
12.30%
$ 0.07
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
157.87 M
$ 6.83
95
TXO
12.23%
$ 0.58
11/14/2024
11/21/2024
782.06 M
$ 18.97
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
96
12.18%
$ 0.22
02/13/2025
02/27/2025
1.58 B
$ 21.85
97
SJT
12.17%
$ 0.04
03/26/2024
04/11/2024
187.37 M
$ 4.07
Oil Royalty Traders
98
BDN
12.12%
$ 0.15
01/07/2025
01/22/2025
853.83 M
$ 4.95
Real Estate Investment Trusts
99
12.02%
$ 0.32
02/20/2025
02/27/2025
247.43 M
$ 10.65
Real Estate
100
AWP
11.99%
$ 0.04
01/23/2025
01/30/2025
343.04 M
$ 4.005
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.