U.S. High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offer Potential Returns
This report highlights several large-cap U.S. stocks offering dividend yields above 5% with varying levels of safety, as of mid-July 2025.
MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX)
- Dividend Yield: ~7.55%
- Payout Ratio: ~86% of earnings
- Structure: Master Limited Partnership (MLP)
- Key Points:
- Operates 10,000+ miles of midstream infrastructure
- Strong dividend coverage with consistent cash flow
- Expected EPS growth through 2026
- Issues a K‑1 tax form
Realty Income (NYSE: O)
- Dividend Yield: ~5.65%
- Payout Ratio: ~84% of AFFO
- Structure: Monthly-paying REIT
- Key Points:
- 131 consecutive monthly dividend increases
- Broad tenant base with long-term leases
- Reliable income source; interest rate sensitivity applies
Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN.A)
- Dividend Yield: ~5.82%
- Payout Ratio: ~215% of CAFD
- Key Points:
- Portfolio includes solar and wind assets
- Payout currently exceeds cash available for distribution
- Faces risks from PG&E exposure and weather-dependent generation
Healthpeak Properties (NYSE: DOC)
- Dividend Yield: ~6.57%
- Structure: Healthcare REIT (post-merger of PEAK and DOC)
- Key Points:
- Focused on outpatient medical facilities
- Ongoing portfolio restructuring after merger
- Leverage and integration execution are key watch areas
Oneok Inc. (NYSE: OKE)
- Dividend Yield: ~5.07%
- Payout Ratio: ~79% of earnings
- Key Points:
- Provides infrastructure for natural gas liquids
- Solid history of dividend coverage and modest growth
- Exposed to commodity price swings
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
- Dividend Yield: ~6.51%
- Key Points:
- Strong free cash flow supports dividend
- Investing heavily in 5G expansion
- Faces competitive pressure from T-Mobile and AT&T
Note: Data current as of July 13, 2025. Dividend yields and payout ratios may change with stock prices or company updates.
This is an AI-assisted report for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.