In this article, we will take a look at the best dividend stocks under $10.
Dividend stocks have historically been popular among income-focused investors. A report from S&P Dow Jones Indices highlighted that since 1936, dividends have contributed to over one-third of the total returns of the S&P 500, with capital gains accounting for the remaining two-thirds.
The S&P 500 High Dividend Index tracks the performance of 80 high-yielding dividend companies within the S&P 500. Historically, the index has offered some degree of downside protection. It outperformed the broader market during the Tech Bubble and the post-pandemic recession, though it lagged during the Global Financial Crisis due to a heavy weighting in the Financial sector.
During market recoveries and extended bull markets, the S&P 500 High Dividend Index has typically bounced back faster and delivered stronger returns. For instance, it outperformed the wider market during the five-year bull run after the Tech Bubble and the prolonged bull market following the Global Financial Crisis.
Given this, we will take a look at some of the best dividend stocks under $10.
Our Methodology:
For this list, we used a Finviz stock screener to find dividend stocks trading below $10 as of October 27. From the initial list, we narrowed down the selection to companies that pay regular dividends to shareholders and possess robust dividend policies, ensuring consistent future dividends. The stocks are ranked according to their share prices as of the close of October 27.
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10. Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC)
Share Price as of the Close of October 27: $3.13
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) operates as a multi-strategy real estate finance company, focusing on originating, acquiring, financing, and servicing small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans.
On October 14, UBS revised its outlook on Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC), reducing the firm’s price target from $4 to $3.50 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock.
In the second quarter of 2025, Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) reported a strong cash position, holding $163 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared with $143.8 million at the end of December 2024. Total assets stood at over $9.3 billion. The management stated that its continued and focused liquidation strategy for underperforming assets aims to generate liquidity that can be reinvested in its Core multifamily bridge portfolio.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.72%, as of October 28.
9. Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD)
Share Price as of the Close of October 27: $3.39
Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD), one of Brazil’s largest financial institutions, offers a broad portfolio of banking, insurance, and financial services to individuals, companies, and corporations.
On October 14, Goldman Sachs upgraded Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD) from Sell to Neutral and raised its price target to R$17 from R$15. The upgrade came after the bank demonstrated stronger-than-expected capital generation and continued to show steady improvement in profitability, according to the analyst’s note.
In the second quarter of 2025, Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD) posted revenue of R$34.0 billion, marking a 15.1% year-over-year increase. The growth was driven by solid performance across all key areas, including net interest income, fees and commission income, and insurance income. The bank noted that revenue momentum will be the main factor behind profitability gains in 2025. Net interest income rose to R$18.0 billion during the quarter, up 4.7% from the previous quarter and 15.8% from the same period last year.
Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD) also pays monthly dividends to shareholders and has a dividend yield of 7.05%, as of October 28.
