10 Best Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 7% According to Hedge Funds

7. Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:APAM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 27

Dividend Yield as of April 25: 10.69%

On April 21, RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee lowered the firm’s price recommendation on Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:APAM) to $48 from $50. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The update came as part of a broader research note previewing Q1 results for asset managers. The firm said it still sees potential for continued industry consolidation heading into 2026. It also pointed to M&A activity as a likely driver, as firms look to diversify their investment strategies and build scale.

For Artisan, RBC highlighted that about 70% of its AUM is positioned internationally. This could support the company if demand for EM and non-U.S. exposure increases, according to the analyst.

On April 10, the company reported preliminary assets under management as of March 31, 2026, of $173.0 billion. Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds accounted for $84.5 billion of total AUM. Separate accounts and other AUM made up the remaining $88.5 billion.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:APAM) operates as a global multi-asset investment platform. It offers a range of investment strategies across growing asset classes and serves institutional and sophisticated clients worldwide.