This list shows US dividend stocks screened for payout quality, financial strength, and sustainability. Stocks are sorted by dividend yield, highlighting higher dividend payers first.
| Symbol | Company | Sector | Price | Market Cap | Div % | FA Rating | % Chg | 1M % | 3M % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSL | GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A | Industrials | 37.64 | 1.35B | 6.56% | 7 / 10 | 1.10% | -6.41% | 7.79% |
| SAFT | SAFETY INSURANCE GROUP INC | Financials | 71.92 | 1.05B | 5.02% | 6 / 10 | -0.99% | -5.77% | -5.01% |
| SCVL | SHOE CARNIVAL INC | Consumer Discretionary | 15.88 | 434.64M | 4.14% | 6 / 10 | 1.86% | -21.19% | -9.26% |
| HOG | HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC | Consumer Discretionary | 20.33 | 2.27B | 3.85% | 7 / 10 | 0.54% | 4.47% | -1.50% |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | Energy | 160.78 | 669.93B | 3.48% | 5 / 10 | -5.23% | 7.32% | 31.09% |
| DOX | AMDOCS LTD | Information Technology | 65.1 | 7.00B | 3.46% | 7 / 10 | -0.25% | -5.28% | -18.79% |
| KFY | KORN FERRY | Industrials | 62.67 | 3.25B | 3.43% | 6 / 10 | -0.44% | -0.84% | -5.60% |
| ACN | ACCENTURE PLC-CL A | Information Technology | 197.06 | 121.25B | 3.32% | 7 / 10 | -0.62% | -6.16% | -24.19% |
| DAC | DANAOS CORP | Industrials | 114.15 | 2.08B | 3.20% | 7 / 10 | 1.34% | 0.82% | 19.84% |
| NVS | NOVARTIS AG-SPONSORED ADR | Health Care | 155.08 | 297.57B | 3.10% | 7 / 10 | 1.53% | -6.10% | 11.94% |
Note: This table shows a subset of the stocks matching the screen criteria. The full list of stocks can be viewed in the Stock Screener tool.
A high yield is not always a good yield. Safe dividend stocks are companies with enough earnings power, cash flow, and financial strength to keep paying shareholders through different market conditions.
Investors should focus on sustainability, not just yield. Strong payout coverage, profitability, and financial health are some of the best indicators of dividend safety.
These are the rules used to build this stock list.
We start with US-listed dividend stocks and focus on payout safety. That means combining dividend yield with healthy payout ratios, profitability, strong financial health, and lower balance sheet risk.
Average Volume above 50K
We require a minimum average daily volume of 50,000 shares to ensure sufficient liquidity for investors.
Market Cap above $300M
We exclude very small companies to avoid illiquid and highly speculative stocks.
Dividend Yield above 2%
A minimum dividend yield ensures the stock offers real income potential.
Payout Ratio below 60%
A conservative payout ratio improves dividend safety and flexibility.
No dividend decrease in the last 3 years
Not decreasing dividends indicates the sustainability of the dividend.
Strong Financial Health
A strong balance sheet helps support dividend sustainability in weaker periods.
Positive Earnings
Companies must be profitable to improve the reliability of ongoing dividend payments.
Debt-to-Equity below 1
Lower leverage helps reduce the risk of dividend cuts caused by financial pressure.
Safe dividend stocks are companies whose payouts appear more sustainable based on earnings, cash flow, and financial health. The goal is to find dividends that are supported by the business rather than stretched by it.
Common checks include payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, leverage, and earnings consistency. These factors help investors assess whether a dividend can likely be maintained through different market conditions.
We start with US-listed dividend stocks and focus on payout safety. That means combining dividend yield with healthy payout ratios, profitability, strong financial health, and lower balance sheet risk.
Investors should focus on sustainability, not just yield. Strong payout coverage, profitability, and financial health are some of the best indicators of dividend safety.