Highest dividend yield stocks in United States
The United States rarely wins on headline benchmark yield, but it often wins on breadth, liquidity, dividend-growth depth, and the number of sectors that can support a durable income plan.
| Ticker | Company | Yield | 5Y growth | Payout | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XOM | Exxon Mobil | 3.4% | 4.9% | 38% | 79 |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% | 5.5% | 46% | 83 |
What to check before trusting a high yield
- Separate high current yield from dividend-growth quality. The two do not always travel together.
- Check payout ratio and recent growth together. A moderate yield with better growth can age well.
- Use sector balance as a guardrail so one industry does not dominate the income stream.
Useful next step
A high-yield screen is strongest when you follow it with a dividend-growth view and a tax review. That helps you separate income that is merely loud from income that may be durable.