Dividend Investing with ScreenerHub
Screen for high-yield dividend stocks with sustainable payouts. Filter by dividend yield, payout ratio, and growth consistency to build a portfolio that generates reliable income.
Why Screen for Dividend Stocks?
Dividend investing builds passive income from stock ownership. Systematic screening helps you find companies with high yields, sustainable payouts, and a track record of growing dividends year over year.
How to Build a Dividend Screen
Set Yield Thresholds
Filter for dividend yield between 2.5% and 8% to find meaningful income while avoiding unsustainably high yields.
Check Payout Sustainability
Add payout ratio < 75% and positive free cash flow to ensure dividends are covered by earnings and cash.
Require Growth History
Filter for dividend growth rate > 3% over 5 years to ensure the company is actively increasing shareholder returns.
Monitor for Cuts
Add dividend stocks to a watchlist and monitor payout ratios and earnings trends for early warning signs of cuts.
Key Filters for Dividend Investing
Dividend Yield
Annual dividend as a percentage of share price. Higher yield means more income per dollar invested.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 75% is sustainable; above 90% risks a dividend cut.
Dividend Growth
Annual growth rate of dividends. Consistent growth signals management confidence in future earnings.
Debt/Equity
Measures financial leverage. Lower ratios mean less risk and more financial flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Put Your Strategy Into Practice
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