Main Street Capital (MAIN) is a monthly dividend payer with a PE of 14.65, an annual dividend of $4.38 (including 4 special dividends), a 5-year dividend growth rate of 5%, 18 years of dividend increases, and a 7.91% yield.
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3 Best Dividend Stocks To Retire Early (Passive Income)
Jul 23, 2026
The Dividend Diplomats discuss three dividend stocks that could help them retire early. In this first chunk, they focus on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), detailing its metrics, dividend growth, and their personal holdings, highlighting its significant contribution to their passive income.
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Philip Morris (PM) is a stock the creator has wanted to buy many times, noting its strong metrics including a 23 PE, 70.4% payout ratio, 4.5% 5-year growth rate, 17 years of dividend increases, and a 3% dividend yield.
Canadian Imperial (CM.TO) is highlighted as a top dividend stock for early retirement, with a PE under 17, safe payout ratio, consistent dividend growth, and a current yield of 2.5-3%.