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As of December 5, 2023, Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) leads U.S. large-cap telecom stocks with a dividend yield of 6.6%, compared to AT&T’s 4.4% and T-Mobile US’s 2%. Verizon increased its quarterly payout to 69 cents per share in September 2023.
Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an aerospace and defense firm, offers a yield of 6.7%, the highest in its industry. It paid a special dividend of $90 per share in September, up from $18.50 in 2022. This approach introduces more uncertainty compared to regular quarterly dividends.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) provides the highest yield in the automotive sector at approximately 5.8%. With over 30% share price growth in 2025, Ford demonstrates a blend of capital appreciation and income, having begun the year with a yield above 8%.
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