Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend Winners: These 5 Stocks Yield 2.9% or More
Key takeaways
- Five stocks—VZ, NKE, CVX, PG, and IBM—offer yields above 2.9%, but investors should weigh each company’s growth prospects and payout sustainability.
- VZ yield 5.66%
- NKE yield 4.20%
- CVX yield 3.45%
What happened
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is near record highs, but its dividend yields have slipped since the start of 2026. Among the 30 DJIA constituents, 28 pay dividends and 20 yield at least 1%. Five stocks—Verizon Communications (VZ), Nike Inc (NKE), Chevron Corp (CVX), Procter & Gamble (PG), and International Business Machines (IBM)—currently yield 2.9% or more, offering attractive income for dividend seekers.
Why it matters
High-yielding stocks provide a source of income in a market where many blue‑chip names are trading near all‑time highs. Investors looking for yield can target these five names, while the broader index’s lower yields reflect the upward price pressure on dividend‑paying stocks. The mix of strong year‑to‑date returns…
Short-term and longer-term
Short-term. Short‑term traders can target VZ and CVX for their strong YTD gains and high yields, while NKE and IBM may offer contrarian opportunities if their stock prices rebound.
Longer-term. Long‑term investors should consider the balance between yield and growth: VZ and CVX provide solid income and robust performance, whereas NKE’s low price may signal a turnaround risk.