15 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025 and Beyond

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1. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)

Dividend Yield as of May 9: 7.72%

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) is a multinational pharmaceutical and biotech company that offers a wide range of related products and services to its consumers. The company has been increasing its focus on oncology, notably through its $43 billion acquisition of Seagen, which is designed to enhance its cancer treatment portfolio. The company aims for significant growth in this area over the next five years, with a goal of doubling the number of patients it serves by 2030. In addition, Pfizer plans to introduce at least three cancer drugs, each expected to generate over $1 billion in annual revenue. This approach is already proving successful, as oncology revenue grew by 25% in 2024.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) reported mixed earnings in the first quarter of 2025. The company posted revenue of $13.7 billion, which fell by 7.8% from the same period last year. The revenue missed analysts’ estimates by $335 million. However, its EPS of $0.92 beat the consensus by $0.25. The company’s net income for the quarter came in at $2.9 billion, down 5% on a YoY basis.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) remained committed to its shareholder obligation, returning $2.4 billion to investors through dividends during the quarter. It is one of the best dividend stocks as the company holds a 15-year track record of dividend growth. The company offers a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share for a dividend yield of 7.72%, as of May 9.

Overall, Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) ranks first on our list of the best high yield dividend stocks. While we acknowledge the potential of PFE as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some deeply undervalued dividend stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for a deeply undervalued dividend stock that is more promising than PFE but that trades at 10 times its earnings and grows its earnings at double digit rates annually, check out our report about the dirt cheap dividend stock.

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