3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Paying 5% or More That Are Worth Buying Now

The article highlights three high-yield dividend stocks with strong track records: Altria Group (MO) with a 5.91% yield and 57 years of consecutive dividend increases, Realty Income (O) offering 5.12% monthly dividends with 32 years of growth since going public, and Pfizer (PFE) yielding 7.12% despite post-COVID challenges. Each stock is positioned as a reliable income generator with potential for steady long-term returns.

07/12/2026, 3:25 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys Heading Into the Second Half of 2026

The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks for the second half of 2026: Novo Nordisk (3.5% yield) is positioned to regain market share in GLP-1 drugs with its superior pill formulation despite pricing pressures; Realty Income (5% yield) offers stable, conservative dividend growth through its diversified net lease REIT portfolio; and Enterprise Products Partners (5.9% yield) provides reliable energy infrastructure income through a toll-taker model insulated from oil price volatility.

07/11/2026, 9:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now -- With Dividend Yields Above 5%

The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks: Realty Income (5.1% yield) with 673 consecutive months of dividend payments and 30+ years of increases; Comcast (5.6% yield) facing challenges but positioned for a turnaround through NBCUniversal spinoff; and Verizon (6.6% yield) with 20 consecutive years of dividend increases and a stable cash-generating business.

07/10/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Worried About Dividend Cuts? Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks and Sleep Well At Night

The article recommends three dividend stocks with strong track records and safe payouts: Realty Income (O) with a 5.12% yield and 30+ years of annual dividend increases, Altria Group (MO) with a 5.82% yield supported by its recession-proof tobacco business, and PepsiCo (PEP) with a 4.03% yield and 50+ consecutive years of dividend increases. All three companies feature recession-resistant business models, healthy financials, and sustainable dividend growth.

07/09/2026, 7:05 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

This Asset Class Has Lagged the Market for Years But Was the Best Performer in June. Time to Invest?

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) rebounded strongly in June and are up 9.5% in 2026, outperforming the broader market. After years of underperformance due to post-pandemic trends and elevated interest rates, REITs are benefiting from workers returning to offices and malls, data center growth driven by AI, and moderating interest rates. Key performing categories include lodging REITs (up 43%), data center REITs (up 33%), and healthcare REITs (up 20%), while only gaming and telecommunications REITs are down for the year.

07/06/2026, 12:17 PM • The Motley Fool

Want a Lifetime of Passive Income? Buy Realty Income Stock in July and Never Sell.

Realty Income (O), a REIT specializing in brick-and-mortar retail properties, is presented as a long-term dividend investment opportunity. Despite retail sector challenges, the company maintains 98%+ occupancy rates with strong tenants like Walmart and Home Depot, has paid monthly dividends since 1969 with quarterly increases since 1998, and is exploring new markets including AI data center infrastructure.

07/02/2026, 3:20 AM • The Motley Fool

How Investing $100 per Month Can Build a Portfolio That Pays Over $1,200 in Annual Dividend Income

Investing just $100 monthly in dividend stocks with a 4% yield and 5% annual dividend growth can generate over $1,200 in annual dividend income within 25 years. The article highlights three dividend stocks—Brookfield Renewable, Realty Income, and PepsiCo—that offer yields above 4% and consistent dividend growth histories, making them suitable for building a long-term income-generating portfolio.

06/30/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Stocks I'm Not Selling No Matter What the Market Does

An investor outlines three dividend stocks he plans to hold through market downturns: Medtronic (a medical device company with 49 years of dividend increases), Realty Income (a REIT with 31 years of dividend growth and 5.2% yield), and Nucor (a steel maker with 50+ consecutive annual dividend hikes). The author argues that well-run companies remain well-run regardless of market conditions and represent solid long-term holdings.

06/27/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The Average Dividend Yield is 1%. Want More Income? These 3 Stocks Offer Yields of Up 5.9%

With the S&P 500 offering only a 1% dividend yield, three stocks provide significantly higher yields: Enterprise Products Partners (5.9%), Realty Income (5.4%), and PepsiCo (4.1%). All three are characterized as low-risk investments with long histories of consistent dividend increases and strong cash flow coverage.

06/27/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

I Own These 2 High Dividend Stocks and Plan to Hold Them Forever. Here's Why.

A financial analyst highlights two dividend stocks he plans to hold long-term: Realty Income, a REIT with 100+ consecutive quarters of dividend increases and 5.3% yield, and Vici Properties, a casino property REIT with 6.8% yield trading at a valuation discount despite recent underperformance.

06/26/2026, 6:23 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Reasons Realty Income Stock Belongs in Every Dividend Investor's Portfolio

Realty Income (O), a major retail REIT with nearly 15,600 global properties, is highlighted as an excellent dividend stock for investors seeking passive income and portfolio safety. The company offers a 5.3% dividend yield (nearly five times the S&P 500 average), has paid monthly dividends for 56 consecutive years, and raised dividends for 115 consecutive quarters. Despite challenging real estate conditions, Realty Income maintains strong performance with a 98.9% occupancy rate and 6.6% year-over-year AFFO growth.

06/26/2026, 3:15 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now and Hold Forever

The article recommends three blue-chip dividend stocks for long-term passive income: Realty Income (O), a REIT with monthly dividends and 31 years of consecutive increases; S&P Global (SPGI), a Dividend King with 53 years of dividend growth and dominant market position in credit ratings; and Aflac (AFL), a specialty insurer with 44 consecutive years of dividend increases and strong growth prospects.

06/23/2026, 1:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Forget the SpaceX IPO: 3 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Build Your Portfolio Around

The article advises against investing in SpaceX following its IPO at an expensive 113x revenue valuation while unprofitable. Instead, it recommends three dividend stocks: Realty Income (REIT with 5.2% yield and 135 consecutive dividend raises), Williams Companies (midstream pipeline operator with 3.5% yield and 10-year payout growth streak), and Philip Morris International (tobacco company with 3.2% yield and consistent annual dividend increases despite declining smoking rates).

06/15/2026, 2:26 PM • The Motley Fool