Most dividend stocks pay quarterly—but your bills don’t. Rent, groceries, gas, surprise car repairs… life doesn’t come once every three months. That’s why some investors are building what’s called a Weekly Paycheck Portfolio—a curated list of dividend-paying stocks staggered to deliver consistent income every week of the year.
With the right mix of stocks across sectors and dividend schedules, you can build a dividend portfolio that not only delivers frequent income but grows it over time. These 12 stocks yield nearly four times the S&P 500 average and offer solid dividend growth. Here’s how to build your own weekly dividend machine.
Building a Dividend Portfolio that Pays the Bills
I’ll reveal my 12-stock portfolio as an example but the idea here is so simple and allows you to switch out your favorite dividend stocks. Most dividend stocks pay out each year on extremely consistent schedules. Dividend investors love that certainty and consistency so directors of these companies try to declare and pay those dividends on the same week every three months, some even down to the same day.
That means, after putting together your list of dividend stocks, you can use a resource like the Historical Data tab on Yahoo Finance to see when each has paid dividends in the past. Once you have a list of when your favorite dividend stocks go ex-dividend, you can plan it out so you have stocks that will pay you every week of the year.
Cisco Systems (CSCO)
Dividend Yield: 2.4%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: First week of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Cisco offers a modest yield—but as a tech company, it’s unusually generous. The company is well-positioned in the AI-driven data center boom with solutions in switching, routing, and cybersecurity. Cisco has raised its dividend consistently and shares are up 50% in five years.
EOG Resources (EOG)
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Second week of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
A natural gas powerhouse, EOG is benefiting from increased LNG export infrastructure. Its dividend has grown at 20% annually, and analysts forecast double-digit upside in shares. That’s on top of 143% share price growth over five years.
AbbVie (ABBV)
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Third week of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
This pharma giant has become a dividend investor favorite thanks to its blockbuster pipeline, including Skyrizi and Rinvoq. AbbVie’s strong growth and 12% price target upside make it worth the a look.
Ford Motor (F)
Dividend Yield: 6.9%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Fourth week of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Ford is deep value right now, trading at just 0.25x sales. While earnings are forecast to dip, the F-150 remains the best-selling truck in America. Any relief in input costs or sales rebound could re-ignite the stock, and the 6.9% dividend sweetens the wait.
Kinder Morgan (KMI)
Dividend Yield: 4.0%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: First week of February, May, August, November
With 80,000 miles of oil and gas pipeline, Kinder Morgan generates steady fees independent of commodity prices. The stock offers dependable income, modest growth, and analysts see 12% upside to the shares.
Duke Energy (DUK)
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Second week of Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Duke provides electricity and gas to more than 9 million customers across the southeastern U.S. With rising power demand driven by data centers, the company offers stability and potential for 10–20% share price appreciation.
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Prudential Financial (PRU)
Dividend Yield: 5.0%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Third week of Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Prudential brings international diversification with half its earnings overseas, especially in Japan and Brazil. Analysts see a 10% upside, and its 5% dividend with 4% growth rate makes it a top pick among insurers.
NextEra Energy (NEE)
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Fourth week of February, May, August, November
NextEra combines the scale of a major utility with a fast-growing renewables portfolio. It’s grown its dividend at a 10% annual pace, and with 28GW in clean energy backlog, future growth looks strong even if yield is middle-of-the-pack.
Regions Financial (RF)
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: First week of Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
This regional bank has scaled well and consistently raised its dividend by 10% annually. Regulatory easing and a higher rate environment could push shares well above their current analyst target of $24 per share.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Dividend Yield: 2.5%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Second week of Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
HPE’s merger with Juniper and strength in AI-driven server growth make it a hidden tech dividend play. While dividend growth has been slow at 1.6%, accelerating cash flows should drive both payouts and price higher.
Altria Group (MO)
Dividend Yield: 7.0%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Third week of Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Despite declining cigarette volumes, Altria has grown total volume through heated tobacco and nicotine pouches. The dividend is king here, and with a 7% yield, investors are getting paid well to wait.
Medtronic (MDT)
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Ex-Dividend Schedule: Fourth week of Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
With a #1 or #2 position in all three of its core MedTech markets and AI-enabled devices already approved, Medtronic combines innovation and consistency. While growth has lagged recently, the stock remains a steady payer with upside potential.
This 12-stock portfolio yields approximately 4.1%, nearly four times the broader market average—with an average dividend growth rate above 6% a year. It includes a mix of sectors for safety, income, and potential appreciation.
That means you’ll get dependable dividend checks every week of the year, from high-yield staples like Altria and Ford to steady growers like NextEra and Medtronic. It’s not a get-rich-quick strategy—but it is a get-paid-every-week strategy.
Disclosure: My Weekly Dividend Cash Portfolio that Pays the Bills is written by Joseph Hogue, CFA who is a former equity analyst and economist. Born and raised in Iowa, after serving in the Marine Corps, Joseph worked in corporate finance and real estate before starting a career in investment analysis. He has appeared on Bloomberg and CNBC and led a team of equity analysts for a venture capital research firm. He holds a master’s degree in business and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Positions in stocks mentioned: F, MO, ABBV
