Dividend Stock Screener
Filter high-yield dividend stocks by payout ratio, sector safety scores, and Aristocrat status. Avoid yield traps with data-driven screening.
| Ticker | Name | Sector | Price ($) | Yield (%) | Payout (%) | Status |
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About
Yield traps destroy portfolios. A high dividend yield often signals a crashing stock price rather than a generous payout. Investors chasing the highest numbers without analyzing the Payout Ratio or Cash Flow often face dividend cuts and capital depreciation. This tool filters a representative dataset of dividend-paying equities to isolate sustainable income streams.
We prioritize the Payout Ratio as a primary health indicator. A ratio exceeding 100% implies the company returns more cash to shareholders than it generates in earnings, a mathematically unsustainable trajectory. The logic below calculates Yield and Payout Ratio to flag potential risks before capital allocation.
Formulas
The dividend yield is the ratio of annual dividends to the current share price.
The Payout Ratio indicates sustainability. A lower ratio suggests the dividend is safe and has room for growth.
Reference Data
| Sector | Avg Yield | Safe Payout Ratio | Risk Level | Aristocrat Count (Est) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 3.5-4.5% | ≤ 75% | Low | High |
| Real Estate (REITs) | 4.0-6.0% | ≤ 90% | Medium | Medium |
| Consumer Staples | 2.5-3.5% | ≤ 60% | Low | High |
| Energy | 3.5-5.5% | ≤ 50% | High | Medium |
| Financials | 2.0-4.0% | ≤ 50% | Medium | Medium |
| Healthcare | 1.5-3.0% | ≤ 60% | Low | Medium |
| Technology | 0.5-1.5% | ≤ 30% | Low | Low |
| Telecomm | 5.0-7.0% | ≤ 80% | Medium | Low |
| Industrials | 1.5-2.5% | ≤ 50% | Medium | High |
| Materials | 2.0-3.0% | ≤ 50% | High | Low |