Over the past decade, half of the six largest monthly dividend-paying companies in the U.S. have failed to consistently deliver dividends. An audit reveals that these companies’ payouts were often interrupted, raising concerns about their financial stability. For instance, EPR Properties suspended its monthly dividends for 14 months during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Apple Hospitality halted payments entirely for two years.
Among the companies reviewed, Main Street Capital emerged as the strongest performer, boasting a 236% total return over the last decade, including consistent dividend payments since its 2007 IPO. In contrast, AGNC Investment Corp, which offers a high yield but poor total returns of only 88% over ten years, cut its monthly payout during the pandemic and has not restored it.
These findings underscore the necessity for investors to carefully evaluate dividend sustainability and total return potential rather than blindly chase high yields.
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