LyondellBasell’s stock tumbled sharply in 2025, leading to worries about its dividend. But the stock is surging this year.

Sonoco Products has raised its dividend for 43 years in a row. At current prices, shares in the packaging products company have a forward dividend yield of 4.46%. Even though this dividend increased by only 1.9% last year, shares could experience strong price appreciation this year.

As the U.S. markets continue to reach new highs, shaking off concerns about a DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell, investors are increasingly looking for stable income sources amidst economic uncertainties.

Seven S&P 500 high-yield 'safer' dividend stocks—like Ford, AT&T, and VICI—offer strong payouts supported by free cash flow and attractive valuations. Read the full list here.

Fidelity Investments is one of the largest asset managers in the world with a full menu of investment vehicles. Retirees looking for income should consider their exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds generally have low management fees,

In 2026, the macroeconomic situation is tense. And investors should focus on companies with strong business models that can weather a potential downturn while maintaining their payouts. Let's explore why Realty Income ( O +1.45%) and Dollar General ( DG +0.73%) fit the bill.

PAXS trades at a 3.49% premium to NAV, above its historical average, raising valuation concerns in the current environment. Click to read why PAXS is a Hold.

As an example, a stock that makes $100 million in profits and has 10 million shares of public stock has $10 in earnings per share. And if that company pays $5 annually in dividends, it has a payout ratio of 50% ($5 / $10 x 100 = 50% ).

If you love dividends but want to invest in dividend stocks the easy way, these dividend ETFs will be right up your alley.