High Dividend Yield: 13 Stocks to Watch This Week
This week’s high dividend yield screener identifies companies offering attractive income potential through their dividend distributions. The screening criteria filtered for stocks with market capitalizations exceeding $1 billion and dividend yields above 3%, focusing on established companies with meaningful dividend commitments.
The current market environment has created opportunities across multiple sectors, with healthcare and communication services companies particularly well-represented among high-yielding stocks. These 13 companies span diverse industries while maintaining their commitment to shareholder income distributions.
| Ticker | Company | Price | Market Cap | Dividend Yield | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | $28.33 | $161.1B | 6.07% | Healthcare |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | $49.40 | $208.4B | 5.54% | Communication Services |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $59.60 | $121.4B | 5.23% | Healthcare |
| T | AT&T Inc. | $28.32 | $198.2B | 3.92% | Communication Services |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | $52.95 | $82.3B | 3.89% | Financial Services |
| TGT | Target Corporation | $120.49 | $54.6B | 3.77% | Consumer Defensive |
| NKE | NIKE, Inc. | $44.19 | $65.3B | 3.67% | Consumer Cyclical |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | $157.01 | $214.6B | 3.62% | Consumer Defensive |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | $198.90 | $397.7B | 3.47% | Energy |
| MDT | Medtronic plc | $86.63 | $111.2B | 3.28% | Healthcare |
| UNH | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | $277.26 | $251.7B | 3.19% | Healthcare |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc. | $208.80 | $369.2B | 3.18% | Healthcare |
| PNC | The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | $211.70 | $85.4B | 3.16% | Financial Services |
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) leads the group with a 6.07% dividend yield at $28.33 per share. The pharmaceutical giant maintains its $161.1 billion market capitalization while offering the highest yield among qualifying stocks.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) delivers a 5.54% yield from its $49.40 share price. The telecommunications leader’s $208.4 billion market cap reflects its position as a major infrastructure provider.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) rounds out the top three yielders at 5.23% with shares trading at $59.60. This healthcare company’s $121.4 billion valuation supports its substantial dividend commitment.
AT&T Inc. (T) offers a 3.92% yield while trading at $28.32 per share, representing significant income potential from the $198.2 billion communication services company.
U.S. Bancorp (USB) provides a 3.89% dividend yield at $52.95 per share. The regional banking leader’s $82.3 billion market cap demonstrates its substantial presence in financial services.
Target Corporation (TGT) yields 3.77% from its $120.49 share price, with the retailer’s $54.6 billion market capitalization reflecting its consumer defensive positioning.
NIKE, Inc. (NKE) delivers 3.67% yield at $44.19 per share. The athletic apparel giant’s $65.3 billion market cap maintains its consumer cyclical sector leadership.
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) offers 3.62% yield from $157.01 shares, with the beverage and snack company’s $214.6 billion valuation highlighting its consumer staples strength.
Chevron Corporation (CVX) provides a 3.47% yield at $198.90 per share. The energy sector representative commands a $397.7 billion market cap, the largest among all qualifying stocks.
Medtronic plc (MDT) yields 3.28% with shares at $86.63, as the medical technology company’s $111.2 billion market cap reflects its healthcare sector positioning.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) delivers 3.19% yield from its $277.26 share price. The healthcare services leader’s $251.7 billion market capitalization demonstrates its industry dominance.
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) offers 3.18% yield at $208.80 per share, with the biopharmaceutical company’s $369.2 billion market cap representing significant healthcare sector value.
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) provides 3.16% yield from $211.70 shares. The regional bank’s $85.4 billion market cap completes the financial services representation in this week’s screen.
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Dividend payments are not guaranteed and may be reduced or eliminated at company discretion. Investors should conduct their own research and consider their financial situation before making investment decisions.