Sep. 23 at 7:47 PM
Despite the S&P 500 dividend yield falling to just 1.1%—its lowest since 2000—dozens of income stocks are still outperforming. Barron’s found 81 S&P 500 names with yields above the index and gains of at least 14% in 2025, including Seagate and Newmont, both of which have more than doubled. Other strong performers include Tapestry, CVS, Corning, Citi, eBay, and BNY Mellon. The Fed’s recent rate cut and prospects for more easing could further boost high-yielders, while funds like Opal Dividend Income ETF highlight holdings such as Verizon, Enbridge, and MPLX. Dividend ETFs like VIG and DGRO have lagged the broader market, but investors are eyeing health care and financial stocks such as Abbott, AbbVie, Cardinal Health, and Wells Fargo as potential catch-up plays.
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