Nike (NKE) is considered the "trappiest of all the yield traps" with a 96% payout ratio, a PE of 22, and a 4.27% yield that is not sustainable given the business's current trajectory.
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Yield Traps? 3 High Dividend Yield Stocks I Refuse to Buy
Sep 8, 2026
The Dividend Diplomats discuss three high-dividend yield stocks they refuse to buy, focusing on potential yield traps. They analyze Hormel Foods (HRL) and Clorox (CLX), examining their dividend yields, payout ratios, growth rates, and recent stock performance, expressing concerns about dividend sustainability and company performance in the current market.
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Hormel Foods (HRL) is a potential yield trap due to its high 5.43% dividend yield, 78% payout ratio, and 50% stock price drop over 5 years, raising concerns about dividend sustainability.
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