In this article, we will take a look at the 15 Best High Dividend Stocks to Invest in Under $100.
Investors are always searching for strategies that balance growth, income, and resilience. Market headlines often focus on short-term moves, but long-term results tend to come from fundamentals. Dividends have long been part of that equation. They remain a meaningful and sometimes overlooked contributor to total return. A dividend is simply the portion of corporate earnings that a company distributes to its shareholders.
According to a report by TD Bank, citing RBC Capital Markets Quantitative Research, companies that pay and grow their dividends had the best overall returns between 1986 and 2024. Dividend-paying stocks also tend to provide a steady stream of income. During market declines, that income can help reduce the volatility of a portfolio. Prices may move around, but the payments continue. Over time, that income also adds to total return.
According to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence, US aggregate dividends are projected to grow by 6.5% in 2026, reaching approximately $827 billion. That pace is 86 basis points lower than the 7.3% increase recorded in 2025, reflecting a more cautious expansion environment. The projected 6.5% growth also sits below the three-year, five-year, and 10-year compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 7.2%, 7.3%, and 7.4%, respectively.
The report further mentioned that the largest contributors to dividend growth in 2026 are expected to come from a mix of value-oriented and growth sectors. Among value and cyclical sectors, banks, energy, financial services, and insurance are expected to deliver solid dividend increases, supported by earnings resilience and balance sheet strength. The software and services sector, traditionally viewed as growth-oriented, is also expected to make a meaningful contribution to dividend growth as cash generation continues to improve.
Given this, we will take a look at some of the best dividend stocks under $100.
Our Methodology:
For this list, we screened for dividend stocks with share prices below $100, as of the close of March 4. From that list, we identified stocks that have dividend yields above 3%, as of March 4. We limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment.
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15. Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG)
Dividend Yield as of March 4: 3.06%
Share Price as of the Close of March 4: $60.20
On March 2, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) to $80 from $73. The firm kept an Overweight rating on the shares. Morgan Stanley said it is lifting price targets by a median 8% across the midcap banks group. Analysts acknowledged that the sector has already delivered strong performance, noting that recent gains mean “the bar is higher from here.” Even so, Morgan Stanley said it still sees a supportive backdrop for the group, pointing to expected tailwinds from loan growth, net interest margin, and capital return.
During the bank’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Bruce Van Saun said Citizens finished the year on a strong footing. He pointed to several positive developments during the quarter. Net interest margin expanded by 7 basis points. The company reported positive operating leverage. Wealth and capital markets generated solid fee income. Credit trends also remained favorable through the period.
Van Saun also discussed the bank’s Private Bank division. He said the business closed the year with $14.5 billion in deposits, $10 billion in client assets, and $7.2 billion in loans. The division contributed roughly 7% to pretax income in 2025, which exceeded the bank’s original 5% target. According to Van Saun, the unit delivered a 25% return on equity for the year. He also noted that Citizens continued to reduce non-core assets and generated a $100 million run-rate benefit through its top 10 program.
The CEO also highlighted the bank’s new “Reimagine the Bank” initiative. He described it as a broad digital and operational transformation effort. The program started with about 50 initiatives designed to improve the customer experience while also creating new revenue opportunities and driving planned expense efficiencies.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) provides retail and commercial banking products and services. Its clients include individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations, and institutions. The company operates through two segments: Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking.
14. Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK)
Dividend Yield as of March 4: 3.93%
Share Price as of the Close of March 4: $46.83
On March 2, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) to $61 from $57. The firm maintained an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm said it is lifting price targets by a median 8% across the midcap banks group. Analysts acknowledged that the group has already posted strong performance, noting that recent gains mean “the bar is higher from here.” Even so, Morgan Stanley said it still sees support for the sector, pointing to loan growth, net interest margin expansion, and capital return as key drivers.
Earlier in January, Bank OZK released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. Net income available to common stockholders for the fourth quarter totaled $171.9 million. That was down 3.5% from the $178.1 million reported in the same quarter of 2024. For the full year, net income available to common stockholders reached $699.3 million. The result was nearly unchanged from $700.3 million in 2024, reflecting a slight 0.1% decline.
Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter came in at $1.53, compared with $1.56 a year earlier. For the full year, diluted EPS reached a record $6.18. That edged past the previous year’s $6.14 and represented a 0.7% increase. Chairman and CEO George Gleason commented on the results. He said the company’s 2025 net income of $699.3 million nearly matched the record $700.3 million reported in 2024.
These gains helped drive record annual net interest income of $1.59 billion. He also pointed out that the bank has grown its assets by a cumulative 47% over the past three years. During that period, the company delivered record earnings per share each year. Looking ahead, Gleason said the bank is aiming to achieve another year of record earnings per share in 2026.
Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services. Its offerings include mobile and online banking, personal checking and savings accounts, debit cards, credit card account access, business checking, a business aviation group, trust services, and wealth management solutions.
