High Dividend Yield: 10 Stocks to Watch (June 7, 2026)
This week’s high dividend yield screener identifies companies offering substantial income potential through dividend payments exceeding 3% annually. The screening criteria filtered for established companies with market capitalizations above $1 billion, focusing on dividend yields that significantly outpace current Treasury rates and inflation expectations.
Screening Methodology and Market Context
The screener applied two primary filters: minimum market capitalization of $1 billion to ensure liquidity and institutional coverage, and dividend yields above 3% to identify income-generating opportunities. These criteria captured companies across multiple sectors, from traditional dividend aristocrats to firms potentially facing market headwinds that have elevated their yields through stock price compression.
Top 10 High Dividend Yield Stocks
| Ticker | Company | Price | Market Cap | Dividend Yield | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFE | Pfizer Inc. | $26.04 | $148.4B | 6.61% | Healthcare |
| VZ | Verizon Communications Inc. | $45.37 | $189.4B | 6.09% | Communication Services |
| T | AT&T Inc. | $22.75 | $158.1B | 4.88% | Communication Services |
| BMY | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $57.27 | $116.9B | 4.37% | Healthcare |
| PEP | PepsiCo, Inc. | $141.92 | $194.0B | 4.05% | Consumer Defensive |
| NKE | NIKE, Inc. | $42.98 | $63.5B | 3.79% | Consumer Cyclical |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | $187.31 | $373.0B | 3.73% | Energy |
| TGT | Target Corporation | $122.57 | $55.7B | 3.72% | Consumer Defensive |
| USB | U.S. Bancorp | $55.69 | $86.4B | 3.70% | Financial Services |
| MDT | Medtronic plc | $81.67 | $104.9B | 3.48% | Healthcare |
Healthcare and Communication Leaders
Pfizer (PFE) tops the list with a 6.61% yield at $26.04 per share, representing a $148.4 billion market cap in the healthcare sector. The pharmaceutical giant’s elevated yield reflects both its commitment to shareholder returns and recent stock price performance.
Verizon (VZ) offers a 6.09% dividend yield with shares trading at $45.37, maintaining its position as a telecommunications dividend stalwart. The $189.4 billion company continues generating substantial cash flows from its wireless and broadband operations.
AT&T (T) delivers a 4.88% yield at $22.75 per share, with its $158.1 billion market capitalization reflecting ongoing business transformation efforts. Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) rounds out the healthcare representation with a 4.37% yield at $57.27, backed by its diversified pharmaceutical portfolio.
Consumer and Energy Sector Representatives
PepsiCo (PEP) maintains its dividend aristocrat status with a 4.05% yield despite trading at $141.92, demonstrating the beverage and snack giant’s pricing power. Nike (NKE) appears with an unusually high 3.79% yield at $42.98, potentially signaling market concerns about athletic apparel demand cycles.
Chevron (CVX) represents energy sector income with a 3.73% yield at $187.31, supported by its $373.0 billion market cap and integrated oil operations. Target (TGT) offers retail exposure through its 3.72% yield at $122.57, while U.S. Bancorp (USB) provides financial services representation with a 3.70% yield at $55.69.
Medtronic (MDT) completes the healthcare trio with a 3.48% yield at $81.67, reflecting the medical device manufacturer’s global market position and consistent cash generation capabilities.
This analysis presents factual market data for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Dividend payments are not guaranteed and can be reduced or eliminated at company discretion. Past performance does not predict future results, and all investments carry risk of loss.