To get a sense of which dividend stocks investors have focused on since inflation picked up, we identified the highest dividend paying stocks (5% dividend yield or more) that gained at least 30% between the close on February 9, 2021 (the day before the February 10th CPI report) and March 27, 2022. The following table is limited to companies with a market cap of over $10 billion. The resulting list contains 10 stocks with dividend yields averaging 8.4% and an average gain of 68% since inflation started picking up.
Best Inflation Dividend Stocks Table Description: The following table includes and can be sorted on: company name, market cap, dividend yield, payout ratio, beta, and the intraday stock price percent change. This live table is updated throughout the trading day. Don’t miss out on important revisions to our Best Inflation Dividend Stocks list. Get our free Dogs of the Dow Newsletter.
Best Inflation Dividend Stocks FAQ
When does the inflation period start?
The inflation period starts on February 10th, 2021 when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the CPI report showing the fist indication that inflation was significantly picking up.
Which best inflation dividend stock is the top performer?
Devon Energy is the biggest inflation dividend stock gainer with a price gain of 154% between February 9th, 2021 and March 27, 2023.