Dividend Paying stocks

Screening Filters

1. Dividend Yield (TTM) ≥ 3%:

   • Purpose: To identify stocks that provide a relatively high dividend yield, ensuring the user finds companies that offer meaningful income through dividends.
   • Rationale: A dividend yield of at least 3% is generally considered attractive for income-focused investors, as it indicates the stock pays a higher-than-average return relative to its price.

2. Dividend Payout Ratio ≤ 60%:

   • Purpose: To ensure the selected companies have a sustainable dividend payout policy.
   • Rationale: A payout ratio below 60% suggests that the company retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment or other purposes, reducing the risk of dividend cuts in the future.

3. 5-Year Dividend CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) ≥ 5%:

   • Purpose: To focus on companies that have consistently grown their dividend payments over the past five years.
   • Rationale: A 5% or higher dividend growth rate indicates that the company is committed to increasing shareholder returns over time, which is a sign of financial health and strong cash flow generation.

Why Results Match:

• The filters collectively ensure that the stocks identified are not only paying dividends but are also offering attractive yields, maintaining sustainable payout levels, and demonstrating a history of dividend growth.
• These criteria align with the user's request for "dividend-paying stocks" by focusing on companies that provide reliable and growing income streams, which are key characteristics of high-quality dividend stocks.