15 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025 and Beyond

5. NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE:NNN)

Dividend Yield as of May 9: 5.56%

NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) is an American real estate investment trust company that specializes in restaurant properties, typically secured through long-term triple net leases, often structured as sale-leaseback arrangements. As of March 31, 2025, its portfolio included 3,641 properties located in all 50 states, covering approximately 37.3 million square feet of gross leasable space, with an average lease term of 10 years remaining. Since the start of 2025, the stock has gained nearly 4%.

In the first quarter of 2025, NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) delivered solid financial results, reporting revenue of $230.8 million, an increase of over 7% year-over-year. Both revenue and earnings per share of $0.51 exceeded analyst expectations by $11.01 million and $0.03, respectively. The company maintained a strong financial position, with a leading average debt maturity of 11.6 years, no encumbered assets, and limited exposure to variable-rate debt at just 2.5%. Liquidity remained strong, with $1.1 billion in available capital. Portfolio occupancy was stable at 97.7%, in line with the company’s long-term average of 98.2%.

NNN REIT, Inc. (NYSE:NNN) is also known for its strong and consistent dividend history. Currently, it offers a quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.56%, as of May 9. It is one of only three publicly traded REITs that have raised their annual dividend for at least 35 consecutive years, which makes it one of the best dividend stocks on our list.