VICI Properties offers a high dividend yield supported by long-term leases, but relies heavily on gaming and a few tenants, making high interest rates a concern.
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All S&P 500 Stocks with a 5%+ Dividend Yield
Aug 8, 2026
This video discusses S&P 500 stocks with dividend yields above 5%, highlighting 14 such companies. The creator emphasizes understanding the reasons behind a high yield, distinguishing between solid businesses and potential dividend traps. Two specific companies, Amcor (AMCR) and Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE), are analyzed in detail, with a focus on their dividend history, payout ratios, and future prospects.
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United Parcel Service (UPS) has a 6.3% dividend yield and strong historical dividend growth, but its high payout ratio and squeezed earnings due to higher labor costs and lower volumes raise concerns about future dividend sustainability.
Pfizer (PFE) has a high 6.9% dividend yield but a negative 5-year total return, facing challenges from declining pandemic revenue, patent expirations, and integration issues, requiring proof of growth from new products.
Realty Income (O), a triple net lease REIT, offers a 5.1% dividend yield and 32 consecutive years of increases, but higher interest rates are impacting its ability to acquire properties profitably.
Altria (MO) is currently owned by the creator and delivers a surprising total return with a 6.2% dividend yield and a comfortable 76% payout ratio.
Kraft Heinz (KHC) has recognizable brands and cash flow to cover its 6.2% dividend, but the dividend has been frozen for years, and investors need evidence of revenue and earnings growth for meaningful dividend increases.
General Mills (GIS) offers a compelling 6.8% yield with resilient brands, but faces weaker organic sales and cautious consumers, with the market questioning if renewed growth can support the dividend.
Health Peak Properties (DOC) has a 5.6% dividend yield and a larger post-merger portfolio, but needs to prove efficient integration and earnings growth to support meaningful dividend increases.
Comcast (CMCSA) presents an interesting combination of a 5.5% dividend yield, low payout ratio, and strong dividend growth, despite a negative 5-year total return and past customer service issues.
Clorox (CLX) offers a 5.2% dividend yield and strong dividend history, but a weak 5-year total return suggests it's a recovery story where investors are paid to wait for margin rebuilding and growth.
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