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.
15 companies meet this test
Figures as of October 1, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Market value | Dividend yield | Years of rises | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JNJJohnson & Johnson | A+ | $638.4B | 2.0% | 9+ years | 61% |
| 2 | MRKMerck & Co., Inc. | A | $358.8B | 2.3% | 9+ years | 267% |
| 3 | NVSNovartis AG | A | $272.1B | 2.2% | 6 years | 43% |
| 4 | AZNASTRAZENECA PLC | A+ | $252.3B | 2.0% | 2 years | 49% |
| 5 | AMGNAmgen Inc. | A+ | $228B | 2.4% | 9+ years | 62% |
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