Top Dividend Stocks by Quality Score
| Company | Ticker | Div Yield | Payout Ratio | 5Y Div CAGR | Streak | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 3.1% | 43% | +6% | 62 yrs | ★★★★★ |
| Procter & Gamble | PG | 2.4% | 58% | +5% | 68 yrs | ★★★★★ |
| Coca-Cola | KO | 3.2% | 72% | +4% | 62 yrs | ★★★★★ |
| Realty Income | O | 5.9% | 75% | +4% | 30 yrs | ★★★★☆ |
| Microsoft | MSFT | 0.8% | 28% | +10% | 20 yrs | ★★★★★ |
| Apple | AAPL | 0.5% | 15% | +8% | 12 yrs | ★★★★★ |
| NextEra Energy | NEE | 3.4% | 55% | +10% | 28 yrs | ★★★★☆ |
| JPMorgan Chase | JPM | 2.1% | 30% | +14% | 14 yrs | ★★★★☆ |
| Broadcom | AVGO | 1.8% | 55% | +14% | 14 yrs | ★★★★☆ |
| Abbvie | ABBV | 3.5% | 60% | +8% | 12 yrs | ★★★★☆ |
Dividend Investing Framework
- Payout ratio below 60% suggests dividend is sustainable with room to grow
- Dividend growth rate matters more than current yield for long-term wealth
- Free cash flow coverage (FCF / Dividends paid) above 1.5x provides safety cushion
- Dividend Aristocrats (25+ years consecutive increases) have proven business models
- Avoid "yield traps" — extremely high yields often signal financial distress
- Reinvesting dividends via DRIP accelerates compounding significantly over 20+ year horizons
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