10-Year Treasuries Yield About 4.8%. Here Are 3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Actually Beat That.

With 10-year Treasury yields at 4.8%, three dividend stocks offer higher yields and additional upside potential: AGNC Investment with a 13.5% yield benefits from favorable MBS spread conditions; Energy Transfer offers 6.3% yield with strong growth prospects in midstream infrastructure and AI data center demand; and Verizon provides 5.6% yield with improving subscriber metrics and fiber network expansion opportunities.

09/07/2026, 6:23 AM • The Motley Fool

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Warned a Rate Hike Could Be Coming. Some Dividend Stocks Would Get Hurt -- Others Could Actually Win.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments at Jackson Hole increased the probability of a rate hike to 60.4% for September. While higher rates would negatively impact most high-yielding dividend stocks due to increased borrowing costs and competition from bonds, some companies with floating-rate loan portfolios could benefit from rising rates.

09/06/2026, 10:35 AM • The Motley Fool

If You'd Invested $10,000 in Each of These 3 High-Yield Stocks 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much Income You'd Collect Today

A comparison of three high-yield dividend stocks over the past decade reveals that dividend growth matters more than initial yield. AGNC Investment's dividend income fell 33% due to interest rate changes, while Ares Capital grew dividends 26% and ONEOK increased them 74%. ONEOK delivered the highest total return despite having the lowest initial yield, demonstrating that earnings growth and dividend growth are more important long-term factors than high starting yields.

08/20/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Got $1,000? This Dividend Stock Could Fund Your Coffee Habit for Life.

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT, offers a 13.3% dividend yield that could generate approximately $133 annually on a $1,000 investment—enough to cover basic at-home coffee expenses. While the stock has a solid 75-month dividend payment record, it carries higher risk due to previous dividend cuts and lacks growth potential to keep pace with inflation.

08/09/2026, 6:25 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in August (1 Yields Over 13.5%)

The article highlights three ultra-high-yield dividend stocks suitable for income-seeking investors: AGNC Investment (13.5%+ yield), Ares Capital (10% yield), and Western Midstream Partners (8% yield). All three companies have demonstrated stable or growing dividend payment histories, with strong financial positions supporting continued distributions despite higher risk profiles.

08/08/2026, 8:30 AM • The Motley Fool

AGNC Investment Could Turn $1,000 Into Decades of Monthly Passive Income

AGNC, a mortgage REIT, offers a high 13.6% dividend yield that could generate $136 annually on a $1,000 investment. However, the article warns that while dividends are sustainable based on 2026 EPS forecasts, the stock's principal value has declined 45% over 10 years due to share dilution and macroeconomic shocks. The investment depends on favorable interest rate conditions and carries risks if the Fed's yield curve inverts, making it underperform compared to the S&P 500's 320% return over the same period.

08/07/2026, 12:05 PM • The Motley Fool

AGNC Investment Trades 28% Above Its $8.58 Book Value. What Has to Go Right to Justify It.

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT, trades at a 25-28% premium to its tangible net book value of $8.58 per share at current prices near $10.65. While the company offers an attractive 13.5% yield with well-covered dividends, investors face significant risks from interest rate volatility and leverage (7.4x), which could erode portfolio value and dividend safety. The stock's premium valuation leaves little margin for error if market sentiment shifts or economic conditions deteriorate.

08/05/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

With a 13% Yield but an Uncertain Interest Rate Environment, Is AGNC Stock a Buy?

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT yielding over 13%, faces uncertainty as the Fed shifts toward potential rate hikes. While the company expects stable spreads and continues generating strong income to cover its dividend, the stock trades above tangible book value with limited upside potential unless spreads tighten significantly.

07/23/2026, 2:03 PM • The Motley Fool

6 Monthly Dividend Stocks: The Winners, the Losers, and 1 Standout

An analysis of six major monthly dividend-paying stocks over a decade reveals mixed results. While some companies like Main Street Capital (MAIN) have consistently paid monthly dividends with strong total returns of 236%, others like EPR Properties and Apple Hospitality suspended payments during crises. The article evaluates whether monthly dividend stocks can maintain reliable payouts while preserving shareholder capital.

07/08/2026, 7:10 AM • Investing

The Monthly Dividend Lie—and the Elite 8.4% Payout That’s True

An analysis of six major monthly dividend payers reveals that half failed to maintain consistent payouts over a decade. While companies like EPR Properties and Apple Hospitality suspended dividends during crises, Main Street Capital (MAIN) emerged as the top performer with a 236% total return and an 8.4% yield including special dividends, demonstrating the importance of evaluating dividend sustainability beyond headline yields.

07/08/2026, 5:07 AM • Investing

How Safe Is AGNC's 13% Dividend Right Now?

AGNC Investment Corp., a major mortgage REIT, offers a 13.1% dividend yield, but its sustainability is questionable. While the dividend is currently covered by net interest spreads and dollar roll income, the gap has been shrinking over two years. Fed rate cuts reduced borrowing costs but also diminished the value of older mortgages. Future rate increases could simultaneously raise borrowing costs and cool the housing market, potentially making the dividend unsustainable.

07/03/2026, 2:24 PM • The Motley Fool

AGNC Investment's More Than 13.5% Yield Just Got a New Headwind From the Fed

AGNC Investment, a mortgage REIT yielding over 13.5%, faces headwinds as the Federal Reserve signals a potential shift from rate cuts to rate hikes amid inflation concerns. Rising mortgage rates pressure the value of AGNC's mortgage-backed securities portfolio, though the company is offsetting this by issuing shares at a premium to book value to make accretive new investments.

06/28/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

What a Kevin Warsh-Led Fed Could Mean for Mortgage REITs AGNC and Annaly Capital

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh held his first FOMC meeting with rates held steady at 3.5%-3.75%, signaling a shift toward potential rate increases rather than cuts. This creates near-term headwinds for mortgage REITs like AGNC and Annaly Capital through declining tangible net book value, but could benefit them longer-term as new investments yield higher returns. Warsh's plans to shrink the Fed's balance sheet and examine its operations may widen mortgage security spreads, pressuring valuations initially but improving future profitability.

06/27/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Is AGNC Still a Reliable Income Pick After Its Latest Earnings?

AGNC Investment Corp, a major mortgage REIT with a 13.6% forward yield, may not be a reliable long-term income investment despite appearing attractive. While the dividend appears sustainable in the near term with expected 4% EPS growth in 2026, the company has a history of dividend cuts and its performance is highly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Over the past decade, AGNC's stock declined 45%, and even with reinvested dividends, it significantly underperformed the S&P 500.

06/17/2026, 2:30 PM • The Motley Fool

This 12.5%-Yielding Dividend Stock is Hiking its Payment by Another 7.1%. Time to Buy?

Annaly Capital Management, a residential mortgage REIT, is increasing its quarterly dividend by 7.1% to $0.75 per share, boosting its forward yield to 13.6%. The dividend raise follows improving earnings and reflects strong performance from the company's diversified housing finance portfolio, which includes Agency MBS, residential credit, and mortgage servicing rights. While the REIT offers attractive income for risk-tolerant investors, it carries higher risk due to past dividend cuts.

06/12/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool