Best dividend stocks 2026
Dividend stocks return cash to shareholders on a regular schedule, typically quarterly. The strongest income compounders combine a sustainable payout ratio (under 60% of free cash flow), a multi-decade history of raises, and balance-sheet strength that survives recessions. The Drogo dividend universe filters out yield traps by requiring positive five-year dividend growth and large-cap status.
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Selection criteria
- Market cap above $50B (large-cap stability)
- Current dividend yield 3% or higher
- Payout ratio below 70% of FCF
- Positive 5-year dividend growth
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Frequently asked questions
- Are high-yield dividend stocks safe?
- High yield often signals price weakness rather than generosity. Anything above 7% in a US large-cap warrants checking payout ratio and free-cash-flow coverage before committing capital.
- How often is this list updated?
- The screener runs live on every page load against current market data; editorial criteria are reviewed quarterly.
- Are dividend stocks good for retirement?
- Quality dividend payers historically deliver inflation-beating income and lower drawdowns than the broad market — useful for the income phase, but they are not a complete portfolio.
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