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Top-Ranked Dividend Stocks by DividendRank, 2026

Dividendly · 10 days ago · Oct 19, 2026 · Best Dividend Stocks

A. O. Smith leads with a composite rank of 96 out of 100, ahead of Broadridge Financial Solutions and Zoetis.

This screen ranks the dividend stocks in our coverage that yield at least 2% by DividendRank, our published composite of the Dividend Safety Score (40%), the Dividend Growth Score (30%) and the Dividend Value Score (30%). The screen covers common stocks listed on major U.S. exchanges; OTC listings, ADRs, preferred shares and notes are excluded. Figures are as of October 19, 2026. This is a factual research screen, not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

Yield, payout ratio and years of dividend payments for the 15 stocks in this listFigures as of October 19, 2026. Each value also appears in that stock's entry below.AOSBRZTSACNGMKCCMCSAHLNEPPGTROWDPZDOXINGRKFYERIEYieldpercent2.57%2.49%2.67%2.98%2.01%4.14%6.03%2.93%2.76%5.15%2.58%3.79%3.39%3.01%2.40%Payout ratiopercent of earnings40%39%34%47%21%34%43%52%41%52%41%51%35%39%46%Years of paymentsyears on record41191321164140943402214281131
Yield and payout ratio in percent; years of dividend payments on record in our data. Figures as of October 19, 2026. Payout ratios cover the twelve months to each company's latest reported quarter.

  1. 1. A. O. Smith Corporation AOS

    Industrials

    A. O. Smith yields 2.57%, based on the $0.38 quarterly dividend declared on October 12, 2026. Dividends took 40% of earnings over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Our records show 41 years of dividend payments. The Dividendly composite rank is 96 out of 100. Industrial dividends may be more sensitive to economic cycles and capital spending demands.

  2. 2. Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. BR

    Technology

    Broadridge Financial Solutions has 19 years of dividend payments on record in our data. At the current price the yield is 2.49%, based on the $1.09 quarterly dividend declared on August 3, 2026. It scores 95 out of 100 on the Dividendly composite rank. The payout ratio for the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026 is 39%. Technology companies that pay dividends have generally reached a stage of mature cash generation; growth priorities can still compete with payouts.

  3. 3. Zoetis Inc. ZTS

    Healthcare

    Zoetis paid out 34% of its earnings as dividends over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Its yield stands at 2.67%, based on the $0.53 quarterly dividend declared on October 8, 2026. On the Dividendly composite rank, the score is 94 out of 100. Dividend payments on record span 13 years.

  4. 4. Accenture plc ACN

    Technology

    Accenture yields 2.98%, based on the $1.71 quarterly dividend declared on October 1, 2026. Dividends took 47% of earnings over the twelve months to Aug 31, 2026. Our records show 21 years of dividend payments. The Dividendly composite rank is 93 out of 100.

  5. 5. Genpact Limited G

    Technology

    Genpact has 16 years of dividend payments on record in our data. At the current price the yield is 2.01%, based on the $0.1875 quarterly dividend declared on October 15, 2026. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Dividendly composite rank. The payout ratio for the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026 is 21%.

  6. 6. McCormick & Company, Incorporated MKC

    Consumer Defensive

    McCormick & paid out 34% of its earnings as dividends over the twelve months to Aug 31, 2026. Its yield stands at 4.14%, based on the $0.48 quarterly dividend declared on September 24, 2026. On the Dividendly composite rank, the score is 92 out of 100. Dividend payments on record span 41 years.

  7. 7. Comcast Corporation CMCSA

    Communication Services

    Comcast yields 6.03%, based on the $0.33 quarterly dividend declared on July 23, 2026. Dividends took 43% of earnings over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Our records show 40 years of dividend payments. The Dividendly composite rank is 92 out of 100. Dividend levels in communication services can vary widely based on capital intensity and competitive dynamics.

  8. 8. Hamilton Lane Incorporated HLNE

    Financial Services

    Hamilton Lane has 9 years of dividend payments on record in our data. At the current price the yield is 2.93%, based on the $0.60 quarterly dividend declared on August 4, 2026. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Dividendly composite rank. The payout ratio for the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026 is 52%.

  9. 9. PPG Industries, Inc. PPG

    Basic Materials

    PPG Industries paid out 41% of its earnings as dividends over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Its yield stands at 2.76%, based on the $0.74 quarterly dividend declared on October 15, 2026. On the Dividendly composite rank, the score is 91 out of 100. Dividend payments on record span 43 years.

  10. 10. T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. TROW

    Financial Services

    T. Rowe Price yields 5.15%, based on the $1.30 quarterly dividend declared on August 6, 2026. Dividends took 52% of earnings over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Our records show 40 years of dividend payments. The Dividendly composite rank is 91 out of 100.

  11. 11. Domino's Pizza, Inc. DPZ

    Consumer Cyclical

    Domino's Pizza has 22 years of dividend payments on record in our data. At the current price the yield is 2.58%, based on the $1.99 quarterly dividend declared on October 6, 2026. It scores 90 out of 100 on the Dividendly composite rank. The payout ratio for the twelve months to Sep 6, 2026 is 41%.

  12. 12. Amdocs Limited DOX

    Technology

    Amdocs paid out 51% of its earnings as dividends over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Its yield stands at 3.79%, based on the $0.569 quarterly dividend declared on August 5, 2026. On the Dividendly composite rank, the score is 90 out of 100. Dividend payments on record span 14 years.

  13. 13. Ingredion Incorporated INGR

    Consumer Defensive

    Ingredion yields 3.39%, based on the $0.83 quarterly dividend declared on September 17, 2026. Dividends took 35% of earnings over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Our records show 28 years of dividend payments. The Dividendly composite rank is 89 out of 100.

  14. 14. Korn Ferry KFY

    Industrials

    Korn Ferry has 11 years of dividend payments on record in our data. At the current price the yield is 3.01%, based on the $0.55 quarterly dividend declared on September 8, 2026. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Dividendly composite rank. The payout ratio for the twelve months to Jul 31, 2026 is 39%.

  15. 15. Erie Indemnity Company ERIE

    Financial Services

    Erie Indemnity paid out 46% of its earnings as dividends over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026. Its yield stands at 2.40%, based on the $1.4625 quarterly dividend declared on July 28, 2026. On the Dividendly composite rank, the score is 88 out of 100. Dividend payments on record span 31 years.

This list is generated from current data and the Dividendly model. Dividend payments are not guaranteed, past payment history is not a promise of future payments, and yields move with share prices. It is informational only and not investment advice.

Research note: this is a factual, automated summary for informational and research purposes only. It is not investment advice and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

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