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Key Points
Investors seeking higher yields are turning to a basket of four stocks that deliver an average annual yield of over 7%, significantly exceeding the S&P 500 average of 1.2%. The selected stocks—Conagra Brands (CAG), United Parcel Service (UPS), Pfizer (PFE), and Verizon Communications (VZ)—offer yields ranging from 6.7% to 8.2%.
With a $25,000 investment in each stock, an investor could expect approximately $7,140 in dividend payments annually. This projection is based on historical payout growth rates averaging 6.3% over the past five years, indicating potential future dividends of nearly $9,200 by 2030.
In detail, Conagra’s stock has a current yield of 8% despite a 37% dip this year; UPS offers a yield of almost 7%, maintaining dividends since 1999; Pfizer’s yield stands at 6.9%, representing a 10-year high; and Verizon’s yield is 6.7%, with a steady annual increment in payouts for 21 years.
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