Key Points
Energy Transfer aims to increase its high-yielding payout by 3% to 5% per year.
Healthpeak Properties recently resumed increasing its high-yielding monthly dividend.
Starwood Properties' diversified portfolio enables it to pay a durable dividend.
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Investing in dividend stocks can be a dependable way to supplement your income. Many companies pay out consistent dividends that have shown resilience over time.
Several offer very lucrative dividend income. For example, investing $2,500 across the following basket of high-yielding dividend stocks could produce almost $200 of income each year.
Dividend Stock Investment Current Yield Annual Dividend Income Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) $833.33 7.59% $63.25 Healthpeak Properties (NYSE: DOC) $833.33 6.52% $54.33 Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) $833.33 9.63% $80.25 Total $2,500.00 7.91% $197.83
Data source: Google Finance and author's calculations. Dividend yields as of Sept. 24, 2025.
While there's no guarantee that a dividend won't get cut, let's take a closer look at what makes these dividend stocks stand out as reliable options for income-focused investors.
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Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer operates a diversified portfolio of midstream energy assets, including pipelines, processing plants, storage terminals, and export facilities. These assets enable oil, gas, and other commodities to reach end users efficiently and reliably. Approximately 90% of the company's earnings come from stable, fee-based sources such as long-term contracts and government-regulated rate structures. This financial model enables the master limited partnership (MLP), which issues a Schedule K-1 Federal tax form to investors each year, to generate dependable cash flow in support of its high-yield distribution.
The company reported generating nearly $4.3 billion in cash flow during the first half of this year. It distributed around $2.3 billion to investors, allowing it to retain $2 billion to support its ongoing expansion and financial flexibility. This conservative approach supports its growth and ability to continue distributing income to investors.
Energy Transfer plans to invest about $5 billion in growth capital projects this year. Most are expected to come online and start contributing to cash flow in 2026 and 2027. The company recently approved several new projects that will become operational through 2029. These projects will boost its earnings and reinforce Energy Transfer's confidence in achieving its target of raising its high-yield payout by 3% to 5% annually.
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