High Dividend Yield: 11 Stocks to Watch (September 20, 2026)
This week’s high dividend yield screener identifies 11 large-cap stocks offering dividend yields above 3%, providing a snapshot of companies currently delivering above-average income potential to shareholders. The screening criteria filtered for companies with market capitalizations exceeding $1 billion and dividend yields greater than 3%, capturing established businesses across multiple sectors that maintain meaningful dividend distributions.
Screening Methodology and Market Overview
The screen applied two primary filters: minimum market capitalization of $1 billion to focus on established companies, and dividend yields exceeding 3% to identify stocks offering above-average income potential. This combination captures mature businesses with the financial stability to maintain regular dividend payments while providing yields that exceed typical market averages. The resulting list spans healthcare, telecommunications, consumer goods, financial services, and energy sectors.
High Dividend Yield Stock Data
| Ticker | Company | Price | Market Cap | Dividend Yield | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | $27.60 | $157.3B | 6.23% | Healthcare |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | $48.09 | $200.8B | 5.81% | Communication Services |
| NKE | NIKE, Inc. | $35.51 | $52.5B | 4.62% | Consumer Cyclical |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | $129.75 | $177.2B | 4.47% | Consumer Defensive |
| T | AT&T Inc. | $25.42 | $174.2B | 4.37% | Communication Services |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $63.06 | $128.8B | 3.98% | Healthcare |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | $60.06 | $93.6B | 3.46% | Financial Services |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | $209.51 | $417.3B | 3.36% | Energy |
| HD | The Home Depot, Inc. | $299.98 | $299.1B | 3.10% | Consumer Cyclical |
| MDT | Medtronic plc | $92.13 | $117.9B | 3.09% | Healthcare |
| PNC | The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | $233.17 | $93.0B | 3.04% | Financial Services |
Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Leaders
Pfizer (PFE) tops the list with a 6.23% dividend yield at $27.60 per share, representing a $157.3 billion market cap pharmaceutical giant. The company’s substantial yield reflects its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing business transitions.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) trades at $63.06 with a 3.98% yield and $128.8 billion market capitalization. This biopharmaceutical company maintains steady dividend distributions while managing its diversified drug portfolio.
Medtronic (MDT) offers a 3.09% yield at $92.13 per share, with its $117.9 billion market cap reflecting its position as a leading medical technology company.
Telecommunications and Consumer Sector Analysis
Verizon (VZ) delivers a 5.81% dividend yield at $48.09, backed by its $200.8 billion market cap and established telecommunications infrastructure. The telecom giant continues prioritizing dividend payments despite capital-intensive network investments.
AT&T (T) shows a 4.37% yield at $25.42 per share with a $174.2 billion market cap. Both telecommunications companies demonstrate the sector’s traditional focus on dividend income for shareholders.
Nike (NKE) presents an unusual entry at $35.51 with a 4.62% yield, as the $52.5 billion athletic apparel company typically trades at premium valuations. PepsiCo (PEP) maintains its 4.47% yield at $129.75, reflecting the $177.2 billion beverage and snack company’s consistent dividend policy.
Home Depot (HD) rounds out consumer stocks with a 3.10% yield at $299.98, its $299.1 billion market cap representing the home improvement retailer’s market dominance.
Financial Services and Energy Representation
U.S. Bancorp (USB) trades at $60.06 with a 3.46% yield, the $93.6 billion regional bank maintaining steady dividend distributions. PNC Financial (PNC) offers a 3.04% yield at $233.17 per share, representing another $93.0 billion financial services provider in the screening results.
Chevron (CVX) stands as the sole energy representative at $209.51 with a 3.36% yield, its $417.3 billion market cap making it the largest company by valuation in this week’s screen.
This analysis presents factual market data for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Dividend yields can fluctuate based on stock price movements and dividend policy changes. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and all investments carry inherent risks including potential loss of principal.