15 Best Performing Dividend Stocks So Far in 2025

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11. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)

YTD Performance as of September 15: 28.3%

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is one of the largest banks in the US by assets and has a strong history of performing well across different economic conditions. For investors seeking exposure to bank stocks, it’s hard to argue against JPMorgan. The bank consistently delivers some of the best profitability figures in the sector and operates on a massive scale in both consumer and investment banking.

Over the past five years, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) has grown its dividend at an annual rate of 8%, showcasing CEO Jamie Dimon’s disciplined approach to capital allocation. Supported by rising net interest income from higher rates and a strong balance sheet that consistently excels in stress tests, the bank is well-positioned to keep increasing its dividend in any economic climate, making it a solid long-term investment.

In July, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) announced plans to raise its quarterly dividend for Q3 2025 to $1.50 per share and has also approved stock repurchases of up to $50 billion. The company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.81%, as of September 15. JPM is among the best performing stocks as the company has paid regular dividends to shareholders since 2000.

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