Dividend Stocks

Dividend stocks are great for investors who want regular passive income from their equity investment. These are well established businesses because of which they earn good profit and are able to give regular dividend payouts to its shareholders.

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Best Highest Dividend Paying Stocks to Invest

Name
Div Yld
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M Cap
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Target Price
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1Y Return
3Y Return
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Net Profit QoQ %
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Profit Mar QoQ
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imgFortis Malar Hospitals Ltd
91.29%

₹58.90

Small CapNANA-10.04%-1.43%-6.2%19.16%2.191050.80.40.09 Cr-250%-392.76%-675.86%NA0%-31.34%-14.77%76.8%0%-526.42%-775.69%Healthcare113.43-6.99%-1.52%24.1624140
imgXchanging Solutions Ltd
16.78%

₹109.51

Small CapNANA-5%6.12%15.57%100.34%43.3241.764.011.219.82 Cr-7.62%-69.49%-78.06%44.460.91%0%-10.89%7.85%-8.45%-69.49%-75.38%Technology1273.9730.05%32.21%1.23203718
imgSiddhika Coatings Ltd
16.63%

₹175.00

Small CapNANA73.72%72.85%362.21%524.82%051.112.10.570 Cr0%33.42%379.05%NA0%13.47%122.24%13.21%0%17.58%115.55%Financial Services109.9616.18%22.74%8.141000
imgVedanta Ltd
10.87%

₹477.25

Large CapBUY515.2778.28%92.34%46.15%233.2%16.3622.151.541.235603 Cr9.97%-48.04%-49.86%371715.48%-2.43%63.29%5.24%4.25%-46.75%-69.3%Basic Materials194248.536.56%11.45%20.2613786961
imgIL&FS Investment Managers Ltd
7.49%

₹10.99

Small CapNANA0%-4.87%27.91%243.03%102.9127.032.6901.47 Cr-139.52%-29.12%25.78%8.65-13.15%-13.45%14.3%18.54%-145.5%-18.1%10.05%Financial Services353.2919.46%19.2%0.38239318
imgEmbassy Office Parks REIT
7.29%

₹356.11

Mid CapBUY418.81-4.34%14.26%7.78%-11.23%16.0526.7800.141530.36 Cr756.1%90.53%38.04%1025.815.7%8.04%55.27%25.26%709.9%76.36%-11.1%Utilities35670.194.19%5.06%01244269
imgIndian Oil Corporation Ltd
6.98%

₹137.08

Large CapHOLD166.682.66%12.46%91.26%65.62%10.9616.381.311.48-448.78 Cr-112.06%268.76%98.33%174976.12-9.73%-7.77%113.31%5.56%-113.36%299.83%-7.02%Energy193051.4525.44%20.28%31.3419545043
imgJaysynth Orgochem Ltd
6.78%

₹26.30

Small CapNANA267.19%271.26%219.01%839.64%25.3359.450.960.494.24 Cr48.25%1455.7%-2958.14%57.4614.08%9.69%1616.21%5.8%29.96%1318.33%-266.54%Basic Materials341.8512.68%11.99%0.9171573
imgHindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
6.62%

₹399.50

Mid CapHOLD396.7252.72%62.65%117.05%129.78%20.6516.381.651.46142.67 Cr-77.49%-329.43%50.19%99464.42-12.28%-1.55%86.01%3.69%-74.34%-333.05%-19.26%Energy84697.9842.75%21.4%75.248035990
imgShri Dinesh Mills Ltd
6.28%

₹406.15

Small CapNANA0%-14.25%-50.79%273.9%5.0778.331.3601.92 Cr-27.27%94.21%336.61%23.01-3.48%3.03%36.38%46.1%-24.65%88.51%220.14%Consumer Cyclical227.668.03%9.79%83.25718
imgBalmer Lawrie Investment Ltd
6.22%

₹76.69

Small CapNANA0%67.13%98.78%89.6%3.2527.037.57062.93 Cr-2.72%53.02%118.59%670.78-0.08%1.67%52.24%11.06%-2.64%50.51%43.58%Financial Services1718.7349.5%50.77%11.88113432
imgAlldigi Tech Ltd
6.14%

₹947.90

Small CapNANA37.26%49.63%83.92%253.08%19.5741.765.640.5912.14 Cr-62%30.99%82.23%131.431.63%20.21%69.64%13.64%-62.61%8.96%7.42%Technology1514.3235.3%38.21%41.997591

What are Dividend Stocks?

Dividend stocks are shares of companies that distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders on a regular basis, typically quarterly or annually. These payouts are a way for companies to reward investors for their ownership and can be seen as a sign of a company's financial health and stability. Investing in dividend stocks can provide a steady income stream, which is especially attractive for those looking for passive income. 

Upcoming dividend stocks often attract significant investor interest as they announce their dividend schedules and payout amounts. Stocks that pay dividends are generally viewed as less volatile and more reliable, making them a popular choice among conservative investors seeking both income and growth in their investment portfolios. Furthermore, companies offering consistent and growing dividends often signal strong cash flow and robust business operations, reinforcing investor confidence.
 

Features of Dividend Yeild Paying Stocks

  • Regular income

    Dividend stocks offer regular income to its shareholders. Dividend paying companies are a good investment option for the people who want a regular passive source of income along with good annual returns.

  • Stability

    Companies that consistently pay dividends are often well-established and financially stable. These companies tend to have a history of generating steady profits and cash flows.

  • Inflation Hedge

    Dividend paying stocks can also help an individual to hedge the risk of inflation. So therefore investing your money into dividend paying stocks can help you in saving your money from inflation.

Points to consider before investing in Dividend Stocks

  • Dividend Yield

    Assess the dividend yield, indicating the annual dividend as a percentage of the stock price, to gauge potential returns.

  • Payout Ratio

    Consider the payout ratio, comparing the dividends paid to the earnings; a lower ratio suggests greater sustainability.

  • Market Conditions

    Be mindful of market conditions, as economic downturns or industry-specific challenges can impact a company's ability to sustain dividends.

Sectors Known for High Dividend Yields Stocks

Specific industries consistently deliver high dividend yields. 

  • Utilities are a frontrunner among these. They have regulated operations and consistent demand. These ensure a stable revenue stream.
  • REITs capitalised property and rent also give shareholders big dividends. The dividends reflect the sector's strong cash flow. The consumer staples sector has an enduring demand for essential goods. It offers investors resilience and reliable dividends.
  • Beyond these, the energy sector is prone to market swings. But it can bring significant returns for shareholders. This is because its products and services are essential.
  • Healthcare, providing essential services and products, is another sector where investors might find attractive dividends. But, it has its own set of challenges and volatility.

Each sector has unique attributes. They let it provide high dividends. This highlights how crucial sectoral performance is in dividend investing.

 

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio? 

When checking out those tempting, high-dividend yield stocks, diving deep into evaluating the dividend payout ratio is essential. Don't just get swayed by the impressive yield number; there's more to the story. A crucial thing to look at is the dividend payout ratio.

The dividend payout ratio shows what portion of a company's profit is paid to shareholders as dividends (expressed as a percentage). It's calculated by dividing dividends by net income. DPR = Dividends / Net Income. If it's over 100%, that's a warning sign. It could mean the company is paying dividends with borrowed money. This is not a sustainable strategy. 

Remember, the dividends rely on the company's long-term success. This success comes from its growth, stable revenue, and the strength of its sector. By delving into these aspects, you can determine if those high yields are a sign of strength or a distress signal. Take a peek at the company's history with dividends, too – were they consistent or all over the place?

Check More Stocks

Name
Price
M Cap
Alpha
1Y Return
3Y Return
5Y Return
PE
Industry PE
PB
Beta
Net Profit Qtr
Net Profit QoQ %
Net Profit YoY %
Net Profit 3Y Change %
Rev Qtr (in Cr)
Rev QoQ (in %)
Rev 1Y change %
Rev 3Y change %
Profit Mar Qtr
Profit Mar QoQ
Profit Mar 1Y Change%
Profit Mar 3Y Change%
Sector
M Cap
ROE
ROCE
EPS
Volume
imgAdani Power Ltd

₹497.90

LARGE CAP-13.67%-0.65%414.21%733.28%16.3126.976.881.453297.52 Cr-15.72%94.18%1540.09%13338.88-10.81%29.86%92.02%41.37%-5.51%49.53%754.11%Utilities201004.3755.41%30.81%548079059
imgTata Motors Ltd

₹724.05

LARGE CAP-8.86%4.97%64.03%322.64%8.4635.3912.631.083450 Cr-39.39%1082.46%-344.36%100534-6.32%26.58%75.32%7.26%-35.3%834.16%-239.39%Consumer Cyclical278182.6119.5%14.69%82.9917962656
imgAdani Wilmar Ltd

₹290.90

MID CAP-27.44%-15.47%10.7%10.7%39.28136.975.040.92281.91 Cr-9.54%-69.17%-73.83%14460.452.06%-11.9%38.21%0.33%-11.36%-65.01%-81.06%Edible Oil38873.393.42%9.6%1.311010277
imgInfosys Ltd

₹1,922.15

LARGE CAP13.58%26.71%7.43%164.43%29.941.767.660.76516 Cr2.23%8.88%35.14%409864.25%4.7%52.95%17.08%-1.94%3.99%-11.64%Technology821791.9536.58%45.07%63.3711056720
imgTata Steel Ltd

₹140.68

LARGE CAP-3.1%9.36%29.64%209.95%60.9624.731.431.39758.84 Cr-17.39%-160.8%-159.95%53489.73-1.7%-5.83%46.63%-2.14%-15.96%-164.56%-140.88%Industrials180337.037.79%13.67%-3.9446503449
imgYes Bank Ltd

₹19.83

MID CAP-14.79%-3.74%56.62%-58.99%34.5115.851.621.22566.59 Cr9.8%74.66%-136.84%9225.452.55%23.98%42.4%3.9%7.08%40.88%-125.87%Financial Services64643.472.45%NA0.4576096639
imgZomato Ltd

₹282.10

LARGE CAP114.61%126.54%119.22%128.97%339.416.950.69176 Cr-30.43%-136.15%-142.99%479914.1%71.13%507.58%2.9%-39.03%-121.12%-107.08%Technology281693.745.15%5.18%0.4271472990
imgITC Ltd

₹464.65

LARGE CAP-8.5%3.34%119.55%95.29%28.3629.167.410.625054.43 Cr-2.37%6.54%55.06%20581.5712.22%-0.08%43.85%29.28%-13%6.63%7.79%Consumer Defensive588633.729.21%37.4%16.6219481288
imgWipro Ltd

₹305.20

LARGE CAP29.79%44.12%-9.45%146.4%27.8241.764.341.053226.6 Cr6.26%-2.24%2.25%22301.61.54%-0.8%44.93%12.38%4.65%-1.45%-29.45%Technology327189.8915.13%19.03%10.63522214824
imgHDFC Bank Ltd

₹1,771.50

LARGE CAP-4.61%6.33%24.39%37.71%19.7115.852.50.9717825.91 Cr8.2%39.27%101.24%121456.743.81%99.35%161.73%15.7%4.23%-30.13%-23.11%Financial Services1384256.7716.88%NA86.1512846174

Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the above

Dividend stocks are well suited for someone who is looking for regular income from a portfolio with decent capital appreciation.

You can invest in dividend stocks through brokerage accounts, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or dividend-focused investment strategies. Researching companies with a history of dividend payments and strong financials is essential.

 

No, not all companies pay dividends. Some companies reinvest their profits back into the business for growth, while others may prioritize share buybacks or debt reduction over dividend payments.

 

Risks associated with dividend stocks include changes in dividend policies, economic downturns impacting company profits, and stock price fluctuations. Additionally, high dividend yields may sometimes indicate financial distress or unsustainable payout ratios.

Yes, dividend payments can influence stock prices, with positive dividends often attracting investors and contributing to share price stability.

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