Rankings · Dividends
A-graded dividend payers
Graded A and paying a regular dividend yielding at least 1%, ranked by size rather than by yield. The highest yields usually belong to the companies under the most strain, so a list opening on them would mislead.
42 companies meet this test
Figures as of October 1, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Market value | Dividend yield | Years of rises | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TMTOYOTA MOTOR CORP/ | A | $238.5B | 2.7% | 2 years | 22% |
| 2 | MCDMcDONALD’S CORPORATION | A+ | $163.5B | 3.2% | 9+ years | 60% |
| 3 | TJXThe TJX Companies, Inc. | A | $145.7B | 1.4% | 5 years | 34% |
| 4 | BKNGBooking Holdings Inc. | A+ | $122.4B | 12.9% | 1 year | 16% |
| 5 | SBUXStarbucks Corporation | A | $107.1B | 2.6% | 7 years | 143% |
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