Dividend Yield Screener
All stocks with dividends ranked by dividend yield
Find the highest-yielding dividend stocks worldwide. Unlike curated lists such as Dividend Aristocrats, this screener includes every stock that pays a dividend — ranked by yield so you can find income opportunities across all markets, sectors, and company sizes.
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9,751
Dividend-Paying Stocks
3.65%
Average Yield
68,718
Total Companies
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What Is Dividend Yield?
Dividend yield is the annual dividend payment expressed as a percentage of the current stock price. It's the primary metric for income-focused investors who want to know how much cash return they receive for each dollar invested, independent of stock price appreciation.
Formula: Dividend Yield = (Annual Dividend Per Share / Stock Price) x 100
For example, a stock trading at $100 that pays $4 annually in dividends has a 4% yield. If the stock price drops to $80 (with the same dividend), the yield rises to 5% — this is why high yields can sometimes indicate problems rather than opportunity.
What Makes a Good Yield?
Yields between 2-6% are typically considered healthy for established companies. Utilities and REITs naturally offer higher yields (4-8%) because their business models generate steady cash flow. Technology companies often pay little or no dividend, reinvesting profits into growth instead. Extremely high yields (above 8-10%) often signal that the market expects a dividend cut.
Beyond Yield: Dividend Safety
A high yield means nothing if the company can't sustain its payout. Use the P/E ratio filter alongside yield to check earnings coverage. Consider pairing this screener with the Piotroski F-Score to find high-yield stocks with strong financial fundamentals.
Data Notes
This screener shows trailing 12-month dividend yield. We cap displayed yields at 25% to exclude unreliable data from stale OTC or ADR pricing. For curated dividend quality, see our Dividend Aristocrats (25+ years of increases) and Dividend Kings (50+ years) lists. Learn more in our financial glossary.