Supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine have had a significant impact on energy companies and investors interested in energy markets are trying to adjust. Dividend investors in particular want to make sure their dividends are secure while remaining open to high dividend opportunities. To find out which energy companies are the highest dividend payers, we looked at the broad spectrum of energy companies in the US and abroad. We analyzed companies in the oil & gas industry as well utility companies, energy trading companies, companies engaged in the renewable energy sector, and independent power producers. After reviewing 700+ companies in these various energy sectors, we identified which companies (with a market cap greater than $10 billion) are the highest dividend payers (5% dividend yield or more). The resulting list contains 16 energy stocks with dividend yields averaging 6.9% (and as high as 11.4%) and an average gain of 26% (up to 94%) so far in 2022.
Best Energy Dividend Stocks Table Description: The following table includes and can be sorted on: company name, market cap, dividend yield, intraday stock price, and the intraday stock price percent change. This live table is updated throughout the trading day. To be alerted when our 2022 Best Energy Dividend Stocks table is updated, sign up for our free Dogs of the Dow Newsletter.
Best Energy Dividend Stocks FAQ
What are the best energy dividend stocks?
The best energy dividend stocks so far in 2022 are Cheniere, Chesapeake, Devon, Energy Transfer, Enbridge, Enterprise Products, Kinder Morgan, Magellan Midstream, MPLX, ONEOK, Pembina Pipeline, Pioneer Natural Resources, SQM, TC Energy, Western Midstream, and Williams.
Who is the largest high dividend paying top performing energy company in the US?
The midstream oil & gas company Enterprise Products is the largest energy company on our 2022 Best Energy Dividend Stocks List with a market cap of over $50 billion.
Which best energy dividend stock is the top US performer?
The Oklahoma based independent oil & natural gas producer Chesapeake is the biggest US energy dividend stock gainer with a price gain of 45% so far in 2022.
Are any of the best energy dividend stocks on the Dividend Achievers list?
Yes, three of the 16 best energy dividend stocks are also on the the 2022 Top 10 Dividend Achievers List — Enterprise Products, Magellan Midstream, and ONEOK.
Are any of the best energy dividend stocks on the Dividend Champions list?
Enbridge and Enterprise Products are both on the Best Energy Dividend Stocks List and members of the 2022 Top 10 Dividend Champions List.
Do any of the best energy dividend stocks pay monthly dividends?
Yes, Pembina Pipeline pays monthly dividends.