10 Highest Yielding S&P 500 Stocks Now

Published on March 17th, 2026 by Bob Ciura

The S&P 500 Index is the world’s best-known and most widely recognized stock market index. The index includes 500 companies and covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization.

As a result, the S&P 500 can be a one-stop shop for income investors looking for quality dividend stocks.

In this research report, we analyze the 10 highest yielding S&P 500 stocks offering high dividend yields of 5.0% and greater.

Additionally, the free high dividend stocks list spreadsheet below has our full list of individual securities (stocks, REITs, MLPs, etc.) with with 5%+ dividend yields.

Keep reading to see analysis on these 10 high-yielding securities, all in the S&P 500 Index, that we cover in the Sure Analysis Research Database.

The list is sorted by dividend yield, in ascending order.

Table of Contents

S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #10: LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) – Dividend Yield of 6.0%

LyondellBasell Industries goes back to 1955, when its predecessor company began industrial-scale production of polyethylene in Germany.

Today LyondellBasell is one the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. The company provides materials and products that help advance solutions for food safety, water purity, fuel efficiency of vehicles, and functionality in electronics and appliances.

LyondellBasell sells products in more than 100 countries and is the world’s largest producer of polymer compounds. The company, with U.S operations headquartered in Houston, Texas and global operations headquartered in London, generated $30.2 billion in sales last year.

On January 30th, 2026, LyondellBasell reported its Q4 and full-year results for the period ending December 31st, 2025. The company reported revenues of $7.09 billion, down from $7.73 billion in Q3, as seasonally lower demand andplanned maintenance activity weighed on volumes and pricing across several segments.

The company posted a net loss of $140 million ($0.45 per share), reflecting $61 million of identified items. Excluding these items, the net loss was $79 million, or $0.26 per share.

Adjusted EBITDA was $417 million, compared with $835 million in Q3, driven by higher NGL feedstock and natural gas costs, margin compression across most businesses, and weaker performance in polyethylene and European operations.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #9: Best Buy Co. (BBY) – Dividend Yield of 6.1%

Best Buy Co. Inc. is one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in North America with operations in the U.S. and Canada. Best Buy sells consumer electronics, personal computers, software, mobile devices, and appliances, and provides services.

At the end of Q3 FY2026, Best Buy operated 886 Best Buy stores and 18 Best Buy Outlet Centers in the U.S., 20 Pacific Sales Stores, 2 Yardbird Stores, 129 Best Buy stores in Canada, and 28 Best Buy Mobile Stand-Alone Stores in Canada. Best Buy exited its Mexico operations in fiscal 2021.

Best Buy reported Q4 FY2026 results on March 3rd, 2026. Enterprise revenue decreased to $13,814M from $13,948M, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased to $2.61 from $2.58 on a year-over-year basis. GAAP diluted EPS climbed to $2.56 from $0.54. Comparable enterprise revenue decreased 0.8%.

Domestic revenue fell 1.1% to $12,575M from $12,715M due to soft home theater and appliance sales. Sales were lower for 3 out of 5 categories: Computing and Mobile Phones (+5.4%), Consumer Electronics (-7.3%), Appliances (-10.5%), Entertainment (-0.3%), and Services (+4.6%).

Comparable domestic online sales decreased -2.3% to $4.91B compared to the prior year. Domestic online sales comprised about 39.0% of total domestic revenue.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #8: General Mills (GIS) – Dividend Yield of 6.3%

General Mills is a packaged food giant, with more than 100 brands and operations in more than 100 countries. It has a market capitalization of $26 billion. General Mills has not cut its dividend for 125 consecutive years.

On June 30th, 2025, General Mills completed the sale of its North American yogurt business for $2.1 billion in cash. The proceeds will be used for share repurchases.

The sale of this business, which generated 8% of total sales last year, is expected to reduce earnings-per-share by ~3% in fiscal 2026, which ends in May 2026. General Mills decided to sell its North American yogurt business for its low profit margins.

In mid-December, General Mills reported (12/17/25) results for Q2-2026. Net sales and organic sales fell -7% and -1%, respectively, over the prior year’s quarter, primarily due to lower prices.

It was one of the worst declines in the last five years, in line with the previous quarter. Gross margin shrank from 36.9% to 34.8%, partly due to higher input costs.

Adjusted earnings-per-share decreased -21%, from $1.39 to $1.10, but exceeded the analysts’ consensus by $0.07.

General Mills is facing tough comparisons, as the pandemic has subsided. It generates 85% of its sales from at-home food demand. It is also facing high cost inflation, which is likely to persist for a while.

In addition, it is currently investing in its pet business to reinvigorate growth, at the expense of short-term earnings.

As a result, the company reiterated its weak guidance for fiscal 2026. It expects approximately flat organic sales and a 10%-15% decline in earnings-per-share.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #7: VICI Properties (VICI) – Dividend Yield of 6.3%

VICI Properties (VICI) is an experiential real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns one of the largest portfolios of gaming, hospitality, and entertainment destinations, including the well-known Caesars Palace.

It now has 54 gaming facilities comprising 127 million square feet, approximately 60,300 hotel rooms and more than 500 restaurants, bars, nightclubs and sportsbooks. Caesars Entertainment generates ~50% of the rental income of VICI Properties.

In late February, VICI Properties reported (2/25/26) financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. It grew its revenue and its funds from operations (FFO) per share by 4% and 6%, respectively, over the prior year’s quarter.

The REIT has proved resilient to the pandemic and high inflation. The issuance of new shares has not prevented the REIT from growing its FFO per share significantly in the last four years.

On the other hand, the REIT provided modest guidance for 2026, expecting adjusted FFO per share of $2.42-$2.45.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #6: Altria Group (MO) – Dividend Yield of 6.3%

Altria is a tobacco stock that sells cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, e-cigarettes, and more under a variety of brands, including Marlboro, Skoal, and Copenhagen, among others.

The decline in the U.S. smoking rate continues, though it has recently recovered some. In response to the negative long-term trend, Altria has invested heavily in new products that appeal to changing consumer preferences.

On October 30, 2025, Altria Group, Inc. released its 2025 third-quarter results. For the quarter, the company reported net revenues of approximately $6.1 billion, a year-over-year decline of around 3%, driven mainly by lower net revenues in its smokeable and oral tobacco products segments.

Net revenues after excise taxes also dipped by roughly 1.7%. Despite this revenue pressure, Altria delivered stronger profitability with reported diluted earnings per share of about $1.41 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.45, an increase of about 3.6% compared with the prior year, reflecting higher adjusted operating companies income, cost efficiencies and fewer shares outstanding.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #5: HP Inc. (HPQ) – Dividend Yield of 6.4%

Hewlett-Packard’s story dates back to 1935 with two men in a one-car garage making a huge impact on electronic test equipment, computing, data storage, networking, software and services that has lasted for more than eight decades.

On November 1st, 2015, Hewlett-Packard spun off Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) and changed its name to HP Inc. (HPQ). Today HP Inc. has centered its business activities around two main segments: its product portfolio of printers, and its range of so-called personal systems, which includes computers and mobile devices.

HP reported its fourth quarter (fiscal 2025) results on November 25th, 2025.

Source: Investor Presentation

The company reported revenue of $14.6 billion for the quarter, which beat the analyst consensus estimate by a solid $150 million, and which was up 4% from the previous year’s quarter. This was a bit better than the performance of the company during the previous quarter, when revenues had grown at a slightly slower rate.

Non-GAAP earnings-per-share totaled $0.93 during the fourth quarter, which was just ahead of the analyst consensus estimate. HP Inc. saw its operating margin decline over the last year.

The company currently forecasts adjusted earnings-per-share in a range of $0.73 to $0.81 for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, which would mean a weaker result versus the most recent quarter.

For the current year, HP is expected to generate earnings-per-share of around $3.05, with management forecasting free cash flow at around $2.8 billion.

On November 26th, 2025, HP announced that it was raising its quarterly dividend 3.7% to $0.30 per share, extending the company dividend growth streak to 15 years.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #4: Amcor plc (AMCR) – Dividend Yield of 6.4%

Amcor plc is one of the world’s most prominent designers and manufacturers of packaging for food, pharmaceutical, medical, and other consumer products.

The company emphasizes making responsible packaging that is lightweight, recyclable, and reusable.

Amcor reported its First quarter results for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 on November 5th, 2025. The company fiscal year ends in June.

The company reported strong first quarter following the integration of Berry Global, with net sales rising 68% to $5.7 billion on a constant-currency basis.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 92% to $909 million and adjusted EBIT grew 85%, reflecting acquisition benefits and early synergy execution.

Adjusted EPS came in at 19.3 cents, up 18% year-over-year, while EBIT margins expanded 110 basis points to 12.0%, signaling improved operational efficiency across the combined business.

Both operating segments contributed to stronger profitability. Flexible Packaging reported 25% sales growth and 28% EBIT growth, supported by acquired volume and improved productivity despite slightly lower organic volume.

Rigid Packaging performed exceptionally, with sales up 205% and EBIT up 365%, driven by acquisition-related scale and synergy realization.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #3: Pfizer Inc. (PFE) – Dividend Yield of 6.6%

Pfizer Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company focusing on prescription drugs and vaccines. Pfizer’s top products are Eliquis, Prevnar family, Paxlovid, Comirnaty, Vyndaqel family, Ibrance, Xtandi, and Pacdev.

Pfizer had revenue of $62.6B in 2025.

Pfizer reported Q4 2025 results on February 3rd, 2026. Company-wide revenue fell 1% and adjusted diluted earnings per share gained 5% to $0.66 versus $0.63 on a year-over-year basis due to lower revenue from the existing portfolio, offset by lower costs and expenses. The firm took $2.2B in impairment charges.

Global Biopharmaceuticals sales decreased 3% led by an increase in Specialty Care (+8%) and Oncology (+9%), offset by a decline in Primary Care (-11%). Centerone saw sales rise 26% to $409M.

Of the top-selling drugs, sales changed for Eliquis (+10%), Prevnar (+10%), Comirnaty (-33%), Nurtec ODT/Vydura (+3%), Abrysvo, Vyndaqel/ Vyndamax (+9%), Ibrance (-5%), Xtandi (+5%), Pacdev (+15%), and Oncology biosimilars (+77%).

Pfizer is focused on reorganizing its R&D structure to increase productivity and simplify processes.

At the same time, the firm is pursuing cost savings by realigning programs and optimizing its manufacturing processes. The goal is $7.2B in total net savings over 2024-2027. These activities should improve margins and profitability.

After acquiring Metsara, Pfizer announced the VESPER-3 Phase 2 data for a monthly dosing GLP-1 approach. The firm is attempting to enter the obesity market with this product and initiated VESPER-4 Phase 3 trials.

Pfizer set revenue guidance at $59.5B – $62.5B and adjusted diluted EPS guidance at $2.80 – $3.00 in 2026.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #2: United Parcel Service (UPS) – Dividend Yield of 6.7%

United Parcel Service, founded in 1907 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a logistics and package delivery company that offers services including transportation, distribution, ground freight, ocean freight, insurance, and financing.

Its operations are split into three segments: US Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain & Freight.

UPS announced it increased its quarterly dividend by one penny to $1.64 on February 5th, 2025, marking its 16th consecutive annual increase.

On January 27th, 2026, UPS reported fourth quarter 2025 results for the period ending December 31st, 2025. For the quarter, the company generated revenue of $24.5 billion, a 3.2% year-over-year decrease.

The U.S. Domestic segment (making up 68% of sales) saw a 3.2% revenue decline, with International posting a 2.5% revenue increase, while Supply Chain Solutions saw a 13% decrease.

Adjusted EPS equaled $2.38 per share, which beat analysts’ estimates by $0.18.

The company reduced its operational workforce by roughly 48,000 positions in 2025, and it closed daily operations at 93 buildings. Through these initiatives, it expects to generate $3.5 billion in cost savings.

Furthermore, it is targeting another $3 billion in savings in 2026 in accordance with the Amazon Glidedown, and a further 30K headcount reduction.

UPS expects $89.7 billion revenue and 9.6% adjusted operating margin for 2026.

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S&P 500 High Dividend Stock #1: Healthpeak Properties (DOC) – Dividend Yield of 7.1%

Healthpeak Properties is the largest healthcare REIT in the U.S., with 774 properties. It was the first healthcare REIT that was included in the S&P 500.

The 38-year old REIT invests in life science facilities, senior houses, and medical offices, with 97% of its portfolio based on private-pay sources.

Healthpeak Properties benefits from favorable secular trends. As the baby boomer generation ages and the average life expectancy is on the rise, the senior population of the U.S. is expected to grow significantly in the upcoming years.

The 80+ age group is expected to grow by about 5% per year on average until 2030. In addition, this age group has immense spending power.

Thanks to these trends, healthcare spending in the U.S. is expected to grow by about 5% per year on average until 2030.

In early February, Healthpeak Properties reported (2/2/26) results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Same-property net operating income grew 3.9% over the prior year’s quarter thanks to strong growth in the segment of continuing care retirement community and FFO per share rose 2%, from $0.46 to $0.47.

The REIT faced a headwind due to the pandemic and thus its FFO per share declined in 2020-2021, in contrast to many REITs, which began to recover in 2021.

The trust slightly recovered in 2023-2025 but management provided weak guidance for 2026, mostly due to high interest expense. Management expects annual FFO per share of $1.70-$1.74.

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Additional Reading

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