5 Best Performing Dividend Stocks To Invest In Now

4. Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX)

12-Month Returns as of February 26: 32.8%

Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) is a global data, analytics, and technology company that specializes in providing information solutions and services to businesses, governments, and consumers. The stock returned 32.8% in the past 12 months, coming through as one of the best performing stocks that pay dividends. The company has been making regular dividends to shareholders since 1987 and currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share. As of February 26, the stock has a dividend yield of 0.59%.

The number of hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey owning stakes in Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) grew to 32 in Q4 2023, from 29 in the preceding quarter. The total value of these stakes is over $2.76 billion. With roughly 4 million shares, Generation Investment Management was the company’s leading stakeholder in Q4.

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