STOCK TITAN

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.

companies by market cap
Looking for a specific Symbol?
The symbol you searched for was not found.
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
43.99%
$ 0.14
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
334.38 M
$ 3.71
United States of America
3
NCZ
43.11%
$ 0.12
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
252.70 M
$ 3.34
United States of America
4
38.54%
$ 0.50
05/22/2024
06/10/2024
161.47 M
$ 5.19
United States of America
Investment Advice
5
EC
38.15%
$ 0.75
06/24/2024
07/02/2024
16.23 B
$ 7.86
United States of America
6
ADX
37.71%
$ 1.96
11/21/2024
12/22/2024
2.32 B
$ 20.79
United States of America
7
29.04%
$ 0.38
12/05/2024
12/16/2024
2.67 B
$ 5.22
United States of America
8
TY
25.81%
$ 2.24
12/12/2024
12/22/2024
1.79 B
$ 34.67
United States of America
9
BMA
24.90%
$ 1.80
08/15/2024
08/22/2024
5.33 B
$ 86.62
United States of America
10
IFN
21.26%
$ 0.93
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
658.41 M
$ 17.5
United States of America
11
20.95%
$ 0.31
11/14/2024
11/28/2024
1.79 B
$ 17.47
United States of America
12
NEP
20.83%
$ 0.92
11/05/2024
11/13/2024
1.69 B
$ 17.62
United States of America
Electric Services
13
ECO
20.64%
$ 1.10
08/20/2024
09/04/2024
701.51 M
$ 21.32
United States of America
14
19.12%
$ 0.08
06/13/2024
06/27/2024
1.16 B
$ 5.02
United States of America
15
IEP
18.94%
$ 0.50
11/17/2024
12/25/2024
5.39 B
$ 10.56
United States of America
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
16
IVR
18.78%
$ 0.40
10/06/2024
10/24/2024
514.99 M
$ 8.52
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
17
18.72%
$ 0.12
01/20/2025
01/30/2025
123.05 M
$ 7.37
United States of America
18
ACP
18.69%
$ 0.10
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
335.85 M
$ 6.42
United States of America
19
PEO
18.35%
$ 1.03
11/21/2024
12/18/2024
582.38 M
$ 22.45
United States of America
20
ORC
18.16%
$ 0.12
11/28/2024
12/29/2024
622.03 M
$ 7.93
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
21
ECC
17.32%
$ 0.14
03/10/2025
03/30/2025
948.47 M
$ 9.7
United States of America
22
GGT
17.19%
$ 0.22
12/12/2024
12/19/2024
142.74 M
$ 5.12
United States of America
23
16.63%
$ 0.69
11/18/2024
11/28/2024
152.74 M
$ 16.6
United States of America
24
MNR
16.48%
$ 0.60
11/25/2024
12/09/2024
1.56 B
$ 14.56
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
25
16.37%
$ 1.36
04/14/2024
04/23/2024
3.10 B
$ 33.23
United States of America
26
CLM
16.00%
$ 0.12
03/13/2025
03/30/2025
2.22 B
$ 9.18
United States of America
27
OFS
15.81%
$ 0.34
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
112.81 M
$ 8.6
United States of America
28
15.79%
$ 0.04
03/16/2025
03/30/2025
180.25 M
$ 2.66
United States of America
29
15.59%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
02/27/2025
126.02 M
$ 8.08
United States of America
30
GNL
15.41%
$ 0.28
10/10/2024
10/15/2024
1.66 B
$ 7.14
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
31
ICL
15.38%
$ 0.19
12/03/2024
12/17/2024
6.24 B
$ 4.98
United States of America
32
TWO
15.18%
$ 0.45
09/30/2024
10/28/2024
1.23 B
$ 11.86
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
33
15.15%
$ 0.40
11/17/2024
12/01/2024
386.45 M
$ 10.56
United States of America
34
EIC
15.11%
$ 0.20
12/10/2024
12/30/2024
249.79 M
$ 15.88
United States of America
35
15.02%
$ 0.60
12/04/2024
12/17/2024
1.92 B
$ 15.98
United States of America
36
ARR
14.91%
$ 0.24
12/15/2024
12/29/2024
1.08 B
$ 19.31
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
37
BCE
14.90%
$ 1.00
12/15/2024
01/14/2025
24.53 B
$ 26.78
United States of America
38
14.83%
$ 0.12
11/28/2024
12/09/2024
8.56 B
$ 9.71
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
39
CRF
14.76%
$ 0.10
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
931.30 M
$ 8.429
United States of America
40
14.75%
$ 0.42
12/11/2024
12/26/2024
1.72 B
$ 11.39
United States of America
41
WHF
14.57%
$ 0.39
12/19/2024
01/02/2025
245.68 M
$ 10.57
United States of America
42
14.53%
$ 0.30
12/12/2024
12/26/2024
328.80 M
$ 8.26
United States of America
43
14.48%
$ 0.34
12/16/2024
12/30/2024
794.29 M
$ 9.39
United States of America
44
14.27%
$ 0.51
09/29/2024
10/14/2024
841.12 M
$ 14.3
United States of America
45
DX
14.24%
$ 0.15
11/21/2024
12/01/2024
1.00 B
$ 12.64
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
46
OPP
14.18%
$ 0.10
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
200.95 M
$ 8.49
United States of America
47
14.16%
$ 0.25
12/30/2024
01/14/2025
386.98 M
$ 7.06
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
48
14.09%
$ 0.26
12/26/2024
01/09/2025
156.54 M
$ 7.38
United States of America
49
AGD
14.09%
$ 0.12
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
253.13 M
$ 10.22
United States of America
50
14.09%
$ 0.11
02/17/2025
03/13/2025
355.12 M
$ 9.37
United States of America
51
EDF
14.06%
$ 0.06
03/12/2025
03/27/2025
147.90 M
$ 5.12
United States of America
52
14.01%
$ 0.08
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
197.28 M
$ 6.85
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
53
HQL
14.01%
$ 0.50
11/20/2024
01/09/2025
390.57 M
$ 14.28
United States of America
54
TXO
14.00%
$ 0.58
11/14/2024
11/21/2024
691.75 M
$ 16.57
United States of America
Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
55
13.99%
$ 0.08
12/15/2024
01/01/2025
444.01 M
$ 6.86
United States of America
56
13.82%
$ 0.33
09/29/2024
10/14/2024
209.65 M
$ 9.55
United States of America
Real Estate
57
13.81%
$ 0.45
12/30/2024
01/26/2025
1.53 B
$ 13.03
United States of America
58
NHS
13.78%
$ 0.09
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
230.52 M
$ 7.88
United States of America
59
13.72%
$ 0.40
03/13/2024
03/31/2024
389.74 M
$ 11.66
United States of America
60
AOD
13.71%
$ 0.10
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
920.41 M
$ 8.75
United States of America
61
13.69%
$ 0.32
11/18/2024
11/26/2024
219.83 M
$ 9.35
United States of America
Real Estate
62
13.68%
$ 0.75
11/26/2024
12/10/2024
1.21 B
$ 21.93
United States of America
63
13.62%
$ 0.35
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
107.42 M
$ 10.28
United States of America
64
RC
13.53%
$ 0.25
09/29/2024
10/30/2024
1.24 B
$ 7.39
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
65
EDD
13.53%
$ 0.16
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
304.93 M
$ 4.73
United States of America
66
AWP
13.52%
$ 0.04
04/21/2024
04/29/2024
303.20 M
$ 3.55
United States of America
67
13.49%
$ 0.08
12/15/2024
12/29/2024
470.38 M
$ 6.85
United States of America
68
13.46%
$ 0.55
12/15/2024
12/30/2024
1.34 B
$ 16.34
United States of America
69
13.43%
$ 0.18
11/14/2024
11/28/2024
1.63 B
$ 15.81
United States of America
70
GHI
13.42%
$ 0.37
09/29/2024
10/30/2024
253.73 M
$ 11.03
United States of America
Finance Services
71
MSD
13.28%
$ 0.27
12/12/2024
01/14/2025
160.82 M
$ 7.98
United States of America
72
NLY
13.10%
$ 0.65
12/30/2024
01/30/2025
10.99 B
$ 19.84
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
73
NXG
13.08%
$ 0.54
01/15/2025
01/30/2025
131.63 M
$ 49.53
United States of America
74
KSS
13.06%
$ 0.50
12/10/2024
12/23/2024
1.72 B
$ 15.31
United States of America
Retail-department Stores
75
HIX
12.98%
$ 0.05
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
406.96 M
$ 4.53
United States of America
76
DMO
12.95%
$ 0.13
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
137.29 M
$ 12.05
United States of America
77
VVR
12.87%
$ 0.04
12/16/2024
12/30/2024
616.41 M
$ 4.01
United States of America
78
12.82%
$ 0.09
11/14/2024
11/28/2024
1.72 B
$ 8.08
United States of America
79
BRW
12.81%
$ 0.09
12/09/2024
12/30/2024
338.53 M
$ 7.96
United States of America
80
12.79%
$ 0.21
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
499.22 M
$ 19.7
United States of America
81
12.78%
$ 0.22
01/16/2025
01/30/2025
140.62 M
$ 20.6594
United States of America
82
MFA
12.74%
$ 0.35
09/26/2024
10/30/2024
1.12 B
$ 10.99
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
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
12.68%
$ 0.20
09/29/2024
10/27/2024
559.78 M
$ 6.31
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
86
IGR
12.68%
$ 0.06
12/19/2024
12/30/2024
802.31 M
$ 5.68
United States of America
87
HQH
12.63%
$ 0.59
05/21/2024
06/27/2024
960.78 M
$ 18.69
United States of America
88
12.56%
$ 0.08
12/23/2024
12/30/2024
176.44 M
$ 7.74
United States of America
89
12.55%
$ 0.36
12/01/2024
12/15/2024
612.79 M
$ 11.47
United States of America
90
12.55%
$ 0.30
12/08/2024
12/17/2024
1.98 B
$ 9.56
United States of America
91
RIV
12.46%
$ 0.13
12/12/2024
12/30/2024
266.47 M
$ 12.41
United States of America
92
GDO
12.38%
$ 0.12
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
175.50 M
$ 11.83
United States of America
93
FAX
12.34%
$ 0.17
11/20/2024
11/28/2024
658.87 M
$ 16.04
United States of America
94
SAR
12.32%
$ 0.74
12/03/2024
12/18/2024
329.98 M
$ 24.02
United States of America
95
LFT
12.31%
$ 0.08
09/29/2024
10/14/2024
137.53 M
$ 2.6
United States of America
Real Estate Investment Trusts
96
KEN
12.29%
$ 3.80
04/04/2024
04/14/2024
1.60 B
$ 30.92
United States of America
97
EHI
12.28%
$ 0.07
02/20/2025
03/02/2025
158.10 M
$ 6.84
United States of America
98
SJT
12.17%
$ 0.04
03/26/2024
04/11/2024
189.70 M
$ 4.07
United States of America
Oil Royalty Traders
99
PFL
12.12%
$ 0.08
04/09/2024
04/30/2024
313.23 M
$ 8.06
United States of America
100
JQC
12.09%
$ 0.05
04/11/2024
04/30/2024
726.87 M
$ 5.36
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.