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.
10 companies meet this test
Figures as of October 1, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Market value | Dividend yield | Years of rises | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEENEXTERA ENERGY INC | A+ | $157.9B | 3.2% | 4 years | 62% |
| 2 | ESEVERSOURCE ENERGY | A | $24.2B | 4.9% | 9+ years | 81% |
| 3 | ELPCENERGY CO OF PARANA | A | $9.3B | 3.9% | 1 year | — |
| 4 | NJRNEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION | A+ | $5.1B | 3.8% | 9+ years | 53% |
| 5 | SBSCOMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO-SABESP | A+ | $3.7B | 18.9% | 1 year | 37% |
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