A data-driven ranking of the top dividend stocks for 2026, based on live market data, fundamentals, and a four-factor quant model. Updated weekly. Not investment advice — research aid only.
A great dividend stock pays you to wait — and grows the payout over time. We screen for sustainable yields (high enough to matter, low enough to not signal distress) and rank by yield, with quality guardrails so you avoid value traps masquerading as income.
The current #1 pick on this list is PFE (Pfizer Inc.), with a quant score of 60/100, 6.91% dividend yield, and $145.61B market cap. Below, you'll find the full top 10 ranking, individual analysis on the top 5, our methodology, and answers to common questions about dividend stocks.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks — Ranked
| Rank | Stock | Price | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Quant Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
PFE
Pfizer Inc.
|
$25.61 | $145.61B | 0.00 | 6.91% | 60 |
| #2 |
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
|
$40.48 | $170.68B | 0.00 | 6.67% | 53 |
| #3 |
T
AT&T Inc.
|
$23.52 | $166.75B | 0.00 | 4.59% | 51 |
| #4 |
CVX
Chevron Corporation
|
$166.31 | $332.51B | 0.00 | 4.52% | 58 |
| #5 |
PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
|
$143.74 | $196.55B | 0.00 | 3.89% | 51 |
| #6 |
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation
|
$130.82 | $551.71B | 0.00 | 3.31% | 60 |
| #7 |
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
|
$69.87 | $300.70B | 0.00 | 2.92% | 60 |
| #8 |
ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
|
$229.98 | $406.42B | 0.00 | 2.87% | 59 |
| #9 |
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
|
$84.57 | $96.16B | 0.00 | 2.84% | 41 |
| #10 |
UNH
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated
|
$331.83 | $300.58B | 0.00 | 2.64% | 45 |
Top 5 Dividend Stocks — In Depth
#1. Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products worldwide. It offers medicines and vaccines in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular metabolic and women's health under the Premarin family and Eliquis brands; biologics, small molecules, immunotherapies, and biosimilars under the Ibrance, Xtandi, Sutent, Inlyta, Retacrit, Lorbre…
#2. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; internet access on notebook computers and tablets; wireless equipment, including smartphones and other handsets; and wireless-en…
#3. AT&T Inc. (T)
AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications, media, and technology services worldwide. Its Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, and carrying cases and hands-free devices through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides data, voice, security, cloud so…
#4. Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in integrated energy and chemicals operations worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification associated with liquefied natural gas…
#5. PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)
PepsiCo, Inc. manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. The company operates through seven segments: Frito-Lay North America; Quaker Foods North America; PepsiCo Beverages North America; Latin America; Europe; Africa, Middle East and South Asia; and Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand and China Region. It provides dips, cheese-flavored snac…
How We Picked This List
This ranking is data-driven, not opinion-driven. Each stock was scored using:
- Primary ranking: dividend yield (highest first)
- Universe: Mid- and large-cap US-listed stocks meeting minimum size and price thresholds
- Market cap floor: $10B minimum
- Yield threshold: 2.5% minimum
- Quant score: Our factor composite (0–100) is shown alongside the primary ranking — use it as a sanity check on quality
All metrics pull from live market data and refresh weekly. We deliberately keep editorial influence to a minimum here — the list is what the numbers say.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: This list is generated from live market data and our quantitative factor model for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or a substitute for analysis by a licensed financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always read the most recent 10-K and consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.