How do I use the dividend screener?

Select filters for dividend yield, growth rate, payout ratio, and market cap. Click column headers to sort results. Switch between stocks and ETFs using the tabs at the top. Stocks have 5 analytical views (Overview, Dividends, Sustainability, Valuation, Performance) while ETFs have 4 views (Overview, Dividends, Fund Details, Performance) tailored to each security type.

What is a healthy dividend payout ratio?

A healthy payout ratio typically ranges from 30% to 60% of earnings. Ratios under 50% indicate strong dividend safety with room for growth. Ratios between 50-70% are sustainable for mature companies. Ratios above 80% may signal risk of dividend cuts unless supported by stable cash flows (like REITs or utilities).

How do I identify sustainable dividend stocks?

Filter by payout ratio under 70%, check dividend growth YoY for consistent increases, review debt-to-equity ratio (under 1.5 preferred), and verify FCF payout ratio on the Sustainability tab. Stocks with growing dividends, manageable debt, and earnings coverage typically maintain sustainable payouts.

What is dividend yield and how is it calculated?

Dividend yield is the annual dividend payment divided by the current stock price, expressed as a percentage. For example, a stock paying $2 annually at $50 per share has a 4% yield. Use the yield filter to find stocks in your desired income range (2-5% for balanced, 5%+ for high yield).

What is the difference between dividend stocks and dividend ETFs?

Dividend stocks are individual company shares that pay dividends directly. Dividend ETFs are funds holding multiple dividend-paying stocks, providing instant diversification. ETFs typically have lower volatility and more consistent payouts but include expense ratios. Stocks offer higher potential returns but carry individual company risk.

How do I find high-yield dividend investments?

Use the Dividend Yield filter and select higher ranges (5%+). Switch to the Dividends view tab to see yield alongside payout ratio and growth. Cross-reference with the Sustainability tab to verify high yields are supported by fundamentals. Be cautious of extremely high yields (10%+) which may indicate distress or pending cuts.

What dividend metrics indicate financial health?

Key health indicators include: payout ratio under 70%, positive dividend growth YoY, debt-to-equity under 1.5, debt-to-EBITDA under 3, and FCF payout ratio under 80%. The Sustainability tab shows these metrics together, helping identify companies that can maintain and grow dividends long-term.

Should I prioritize dividend yield or dividend growth?

It depends on your goals. High current yield (4-6%+) suits income-focused investors needing cash flow now. Dividend growth (lower yield but consistent increases) suits long-term investors building future income. Many investors balance both: moderate yield (2-4%) with proven growth history of 5-10% annually.

How do I screen for monthly dividend stocks?

Use the Frequency filter and select Monthly (12/year). Monthly payers are often REITs, BDCs, or certain ETFs. Switch to the Dividends view tab to see payout frequency alongside yield and ex-dividend dates. Verify sustainability with payout ratio and debt metrics before investing.

What is ex-dividend date and why does it matter?

The ex-dividend date is the cutoff for dividend eligibility. Buy before this date to receive the upcoming dividend payment. The Dividends tab shows ex-dividend dates for all securities. Sort by this column to find stocks with upcoming dividends or plan purchase timing around dividend capture strategies.

How do I compare dividend stocks vs dividend ETFs?

Use the tabs at the top to switch between Dividend Stocks and Dividend ETFs. Compare yields, growth rates, and payout frequency across both. ETFs add expense ratio consideration (favor under 0.50%). Stocks require analyzing individual company fundamentals. Both tabs share the same view structure for easy comparison.

How do I identify dividend cut risk?

Warning signs include: payout ratio above 80% (company paying more than it earns), negative dividend growth YoY (recent cuts), high debt-to-equity (above 2.0), declining revenue or earnings trends, and extremely high yields (10%+) often caused by falling stock prices. Use the Sustainability tab to check these metrics together and identify stocks at risk of reducing dividends.

What are dividend aristocrats and how do I find them?

Dividend aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends for 25+ consecutive years. To find them in the screener: filter for positive Dividend Growth YoY, sort by dividend growth descending, and look for companies with consistent multi-year growth patterns. These stocks typically have lower yields but exceptional dividend safety and reliability.

What is earnings coverage and why does it matter?

Earnings coverage (inverse of payout ratio) shows how many times earnings can cover dividend payments. A 50% payout ratio means 2x earnings coverage. Higher coverage indicates stronger dividend safety. Use the Sustainability tab to view payout ratio and FCF payout together - both should be under 70-80% for sustainable dividends with adequate earnings coverage.

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Filter dividend-paying stocks and ETFs by yield, growth, market cap, and more. Click column headers to sort.

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Showing 1 - 50 of 1,812 stocks. Click column headers to sort.

Dividend Yield

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P/E Ratio

Frequency

Dividend Score

Dividend Growth

Payout Ratio

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1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	$184.97	$4.53T	29.89	0.02%	$0.04	0.90%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	$263.88	$3.91T	26.04	0.39%	$1.04	11.40%
3	GOOG	Alphabet Inc.	$302.82	$3.70T	35.91	0.27%	$0.83	7.68%
4	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc.	$302.02	$3.69T	35.92	0.27%	$0.83	7.68%
5	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	$396.86	$2.96T	68.13	0.86%	$3.40	19.16%
6	TSM	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	$364.20	$1.89T	59.21	0.74%	$2.68	25.34%
7	META	Meta Platforms, Inc.	$639.29	$1.65T	27.52	0.33%	$2.10	8.94%
8	AVGO	Broadcom Inc.	$332.54	$1.61T	77.57	0.73%	$2.42	51.16%
9	WMT	Walmart Inc.	$128.85	$1.03T	80.94	0.73%	$0.94	31.64%
10	LLY	Eli Lilly and Company	$1,036.05	$930.37B	59.02	0.60%	$6.23	30.41%
11	JPM	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$307.13	$850.01B	68.74	1.89%	$5.80	27.66%
12	V	Visa Inc.	$319.50	$689.94B	55.16	0.79%	$2.52	24.66%
13	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	$209.48	$654.00B	59.00	2.25%	$4.71	156.28%
14	XOM	Exxon Mobil Corporation	$146.19	$619.55B	68.24	2.76%	$4.04	59.36%
15	JNJ	Johnson & Johnson	$243.33	$591.15B	100.00	2.11%	$5.14	49.70%
16	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	$1,419.78	$549.45B	52.02	0.54%	$7.68	25.12%
17	MA	Mastercard Incorporated	$521.93	$468.69B	45.87	0.60%	$3.15	18.90%
18	COST	Costco Wholesale Corporation	$1,012.05	$450.16B	54.14	0.51%	$5.20	27.15%
19	MU	Micron Technology, Inc.	$399.78	$449.75B	8.83	0.12%	$0.46	3.36%
20	ORCL	Oracle Corporation	$153.97	$441.28B	67.24	1.30%	$2.00	31.38%
21	ABBV	AbbVie Inc.	$232.86	$412.63B	46.44	2.86%	$6.65	493.47%
22	BAC	Bank of America Corporation	$52.74	$402.25B	88.90	2.05%	$1.08	27.79%
23	PG	The Procter & Gamble Company	$159.55	$386.75B	69.94	2.65%	$4.23	56.47%
24	HD	The Home Depot, Inc.	$383.04	$380.74B	81.42	2.40%	$9.20	62.71%
25	BABA	Alibaba Group Holding Limited	$155.43	$375.32B	69.15	1.29%	$2.00	34.76%
26	CVX	Chevron Corporation	$180.55	$360.56B	48.18	3.83%	$6.91	112.20%
27	CAT	Caterpillar Inc.	$764.76	$358.67B	56.47	0.78%	$5.94	31.40%
28	GE	GE Aerospace	$327.08	$349.32B	48.55	0.44%	$1.44	17.52%
29	KO	The Coca-Cola Company	$79.56	$343.14B	89.59	2.56%	$2.04	67.13%
30	NVS	Novartis AG	$166.17	$324.86B	79.58	2.40%	$3.99	55.09%
31	TM	Toyota Motor Corporation	$245.51	$321.94B	86.00	2.63%	$6.46	32.45%
32	CSCO	Cisco Systems, Inc.	$76.85	$306.40B	65.00	2.13%	$1.64	57.13%
33	MRK	Merck & Co., Inc.	$121.57	$304.78B	86.91	2.70%	$3.28	44.71%
34	LRCX	Lam Research Corporation	$235.58	$303.93B	58.79	0.42%	$0.98	19.55%
35	HSBC	HSBC Holdings plc	$86.57	$299.48B	86.40	3.81%	$3.30	64.53%
36	AMAT	Applied Materials, Inc.	$359.13	$290.18B	58.31	0.50%	$1.78	20.30%
37	GS	The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.	$916.04	$288.55B	80.84	1.53%	$14.00	26.45%
38	WFC	Wells Fargo & Company	$87.40	$281.20B	75.93	2.00%	$1.75	26.74%
39	RTX	RTX Corporation	$203.50	$277.11B	82.66	1.31%	$2.67	54.01%
40	PM	Philip Morris International Inc.	$183.65	$276.27B	88.83	3.07%	$5.64	73.65%
41	MS	Morgan Stanley	$171.54	$272.75B	76.56	2.29%	$3.93	38.58%
42	UNH	UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	$289.09	$263.07B	75.44	3.02%	$8.73	65.89%
43	TMUS	T-Mobile US, Inc.	$219.61	$248.40B	74.00	1.67%	$3.66	37.21%
44	IBM	International Business Machines Corporation	$258.31	$245.06B	61.20	2.60%	$6.72	60.42%
45	AXP	American Express Company	$344.53	$239.79B	52.82	0.95%	$3.28	20.83%
46	RY	Royal Bank of Canada	$169.41	$239.14B	75.16	2.62%	$4.43	41.80%
47	SAP	SAP SE	$201.47	$236.73B	71.29	1.31%	$2.63	35.61%
48	MCD	McDonald's Corporation	$327.62	$234.54B	91.50	2.19%	$7.17	60.99%
49	SHEL	Shell plc	$77.94	$231.82B	68.00	2.76%	$2.15	34.93%
50	GEV	GE Vernova Inc.	$819.15	$226.09B	31.70	0.15%	$1.25	7.06%

Showing 1 - 50 of 1,812 stocks

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Understanding Dividend Metrics: Key Terms Explained

Master dividend investing fundamentals with these metric definitions. Understanding these terms helps you screen for sustainable, growing income streams:

What is dividend yield?

Dividend yield is annual dividend income as a percentage of the current stock or ETF price. A 4% yield means you receive $4 per year for every $100 invested. Dividend stocks typically yield 2-6%, while high-yield investments may exceed 6%. Always verify yield sustainability with payout ratio and dividend growth metrics.

What is payout ratio?

Payout ratio measures the percentage of earnings paid as dividends. A 60% payout ratio means 60% of earnings go to dividends, 40% reinvested. Lower ratios (under 60%) indicate safety and growth potential. High ratios (over 80%) may signal limited growth or future dividend cuts. For ETFs, this reflects the weighted average of holdings.

What is FCF payout ratio?

Free Cash Flow (FCF) payout ratio measures dividends as a percentage of free cash flow instead of earnings. FCF is more reliable than earnings because it represents actual cash. A 50% FCF payout ratio means the company pays half its free cash as dividends. Under 75% is generally sustainable.

What is dividend growth YoY?

Year-over-year (YoY) dividend growth measures the percentage increase from last year's dividend. A 10% YoY growth means dividends increased by 10% versus the prior year. Consistent growth (5-15% annually) indicates strong fundamentals and management commitment to shareholders. Negative growth signals potential problems.

What is dividend CAGR 5Y?

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over 5 years shows the smoothed annual dividend growth rate. A 12% CAGR means dividends grew an average of 12% per year over five years. CAGR provides better perspective than YoY for evaluating long-term dividend growth trends. Look for 7-15% CAGR for strong dividend growers.

What does years of dividend growth indicate?

Years of consecutive dividend growth measures how many years a company has increased dividends without cuts. Dividend Aristocrats maintain 25+ years of growth. 10+ years demonstrates recession resilience and management discipline. Longer streaks indicate stronger commitment to dividend growth, though past performance doesn't guarantee future increases.

Dividend Sustainability Checklist: Red Flags & Green Flags

Not all high yields are safe. Use this checklist to screen for sustainable dividends and avoid dividend traps:

✓ Green Flags: Signs of Sustainable Dividends

Payout ratio under 60% (stocks) or under 80% (ETFs)
FCF payout ratio under 75% provides cushion
5+ years of consecutive dividend growth
Positive dividend CAGR 5Y (5-15% ideal)
Debt/Equity under 1.0 for financial flexibility
Quarterly or monthly payouts for consistent income

✗ Red Flags: Warning Signs of Dividend Risk

Payout ratio over 80% leaves no room for growth or safety
FCF payout ratio over 100% means paying more than generated
Negative dividend growth YoY signals potential cut
Yield over 8% may indicate market skepticism or unsustainability
High debt/EBITDA (over 4.0) limits dividend flexibility
Declining revenue or earnings undermines future payments

Compare Dividend Metrics: Stocks vs. ETFs

Dividend stocks and dividend ETFs serve different purposes. Use this comparison to choose the right approach for your income portfolio:

Comparison Factor	Dividend Stocks	Dividend ETFs
Diversification	Single company risk; requires 20-30 stocks for diversification	Instant diversification across 25-100+ dividend payers
Yield Potential	Higher yields possible (3-7%+) with individual selection	Moderate yields (2-5%) from weighted average of holdings
Growth Potential	Can select fastest-growing dividend stocks (10-20% CAGR)	Moderate growth from blended portfolio (5-10% CAGR typical)
Dividend Cut Risk	High impact if single stock cuts dividend (100% loss on that position)	Low impact—individual cuts diluted across 25-100+ holdings
Management Required	Active monitoring of 20-30 stocks; quarterly earnings tracking	Minimal management—ETF automatically rebalances holdings
Costs	Trading commissions for each position (often $0 now)	Annual expense ratio (0.08-0.60%); built into NAV

How to Screen for Dividend Investments

Master systematic dividend screening with these step-by-step guides. Whether you're building a retirement income portfolio or seeking dividend growth, these techniques help you find sustainable, growing dividend payers:

Systematic High-Yield Screening: Balance Yield & Safety

Apply Dividend Yield filter (4-7% for high yield)
Add Payout Ratio filter (under 80% for sustainability)
Apply Market Cap filter (over $2B for stocks, over $100M AUM for ETFs)
Sort by Years of Growth to prioritize track records
Verify Debt/Equity is reasonable (under 1.5 for stocks)

Systematic Dividend Growth Screening: Find Compounding Income

Apply Dividend CAGR 5Y filter (over 10% for strong growers)
Add Years of Growth filter (10+ years for consistency)
Apply Payout Ratio filter (under 60% for growth runway)
Sort by Dividend Growth YoY for recent momentum
Check Revenue Growth supports dividend growth (stocks only)

Systematic Dividend Aristocrat Screening: Ultra-Reliable Income

Apply Years of Growth filter (25+ for Aristocrats, 10+ for others)
Add Dividend Yield filter (2-5% for quality income)
Apply Market Cap filter (over $10B for large-cap stability)
Sort by Payout Ratio to find safest (under 50%)
Compare FCF Payout Ratio for cash flow coverage

Frequently Asked Questions About Dividend Screening

Common questions about dividend investing and using the dividend screener:

What dividend yield is considered good?

The S&P 500 averages around 1.5-2% dividend yield. "Good" yields depend on strategy: 2-4% for dividend growth stocks, 4-6% for high-yield investments, 6-10% for REITs and BDCs. Yields over 10% often signal risk—verify sustainability with payout ratio under 80% and positive dividend growth. Focus on total return (yield plus growth) rather than yield alone.

Should I choose stocks or ETFs for dividend income?

Dividend ETFs offer instant diversification and automatic rebalancing—ideal for hands-off investors or those with under $50,000 to invest. Individual dividend stocks allow higher yields and growth rates but require managing 20-30 positions. Many investors use both: ETF core (70-80%) for stability, individual stocks (20-30%) for higher-yielding opportunities. Use our screener tabs to compare both.

What payout ratio is safe?

For stocks, under 60% is ideal for growth, 60-80% is acceptable but leaves little room for increases, over 80% is risky. For ETFs, under 80% is typically safe. FCF payout ratio (free cash flow) is more reliable—under 75% indicates sustainable dividends. REITs require 90% payout by law, so use different standards. Compare payout ratios within the same sector for context.

How many years of dividend growth should I look for?

Dividend Aristocrats have 25+ years of growth, Achievers have 10+ years. For most investors, 5-10 years demonstrates recession resilience and management commitment. Longer streaks indicate stronger fundamentals but may have lower growth rates. Newer dividend growers (1-5 years) may offer higher growth but carry more risk. Balance track record with growth potential based on your risk tolerance.

What is dividend growth rate and why does it matter?

Dividend growth rate (measured as CAGR 5Y or YoY) shows how fast your income stream increases over time. A 10% dividend growth rate doubles your income every 7 years. Growth matters because: (1) it keeps pace with inflation, (2) it compounds your income, (3) it signals strong business fundamentals. Use the screener to filter for 7-15% CAGR 5Y for strong dividend growth candidates.

How do I avoid dividend traps?

Dividend traps are high-yield stocks that seem attractive but cut dividends. Red flags: (1) payout ratio over 80%, (2) FCF payout over 100%, (3) declining revenue or earnings, (4) negative dividend growth YoY, (5) yield much higher than sector average. Use the screener to filter out high-risk positions: set payout ratio under 80%, require positive dividend growth, and check debt/equity is reasonable.

What's the difference between yield and total return?

Dividend yield measures annual income as a percentage of price. Total return combines dividend yield plus price appreciation. A stock with 3% yield and 5% price gain has 8% total return. Focus on total return for long-term wealth building—dividend growth stocks may have lower current yields (2-3%) but deliver higher total returns (10-15%) from compounding dividend increases and price appreciation.

Dividend Stocks

Understanding Dividend Metrics: Key Terms Explained

What is dividend yield?

What is payout ratio?

What is FCF payout ratio?

What is dividend growth YoY?

What is dividend CAGR 5Y?

What does years of dividend growth indicate?

Dividend Sustainability Checklist: Red Flags & Green Flags

✓ Green Flags: Signs of Sustainable Dividends

✗ Red Flags: Warning Signs of Dividend Risk

Compare Dividend Metrics: Stocks vs. ETFs

How to Screen for Dividend Investments

Systematic High-Yield Screening: Balance Yield & Safety

Systematic Dividend Growth Screening: Find Compounding Income

Systematic Dividend Aristocrat Screening: Ultra-Reliable Income

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