Five High-Dividend Stocks Yielding Over $3,700 in Annual Income
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2h ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Ares Capital Dividend Yield: Investing $10,000 in Ares Capital is expected to yield approximately $940 in dividend income this year, demonstrating the company's strong ability to maintain or grow dividends for 65 consecutive quarters, reflecting its growth potential in a healthier market backdrop.
- Energy Transfer's Stable Distribution: An investment of $10,000 in Energy Transfer could generate at least $760 in passive income by 2026, supported by its 7.6% distribution yield and extensive 105,000-mile natural gas pipeline network, which positions it well to meet the growing electricity demand.
- Pfizer's High Dividend Appeal: Buying $10,000 worth of Pfizer stock is projected to yield around $690 in passive income in 2026; despite a concerning 99.4% dividend payout ratio, the company continues to generate sufficient free cash flow to maintain and grow its dividend over time.
- Verizon's Sustained Growth: Investing $10,000 in Verizon is expected to add about $700 in passive income, as the new CEO's commitment to
Analyst Views on ARCC
Wall Street analysts forecast ARCC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ARCC is 22.44 USD with a low forecast of 21.00 USD and a high forecast of 24.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 20.990
Low
21.00
Averages
22.44
High
24.00
Current: 20.990
Low
21.00
Averages
22.44
High
24.00
About ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation is a specialty finance company focused on providing direct loans and other investments in private middle market companies in the United States. The Company invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position), and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, it also invests in subordinated debt, which in some cases includes an equity component, and preferred equity. It also may invest up to 30% of its portfolio in non-qualifying assets. Its investment activities are focused on industries, such as software and services, health care services, commercial and professional services, financial services, commercial and professional services, insurance services, energy, food and beverage and others. The Company is externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC (investment adviser).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
