Income-oriented investors looking for an attractive dividend yield to support them during retirement should seriously consider these 3 stocks. Using our screen for attractive opportunities, these stocks have a meaningful yield >3%, a conservative payout ratio <60%, and an opportunity for share price upside. With these factors as the primary consideration of attractiveness, we have identified 3 stocks that stand out as clear winners.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has the highest yield of the group at 4.3%, a conservative 43% payout ratio, and trades at 13.0x forward P/E. Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRFT) is a great second choice with a 3.8% yield and a 51% payout ratio. ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) has the most conservative payout ratio of the group at a very low 37% and yet still has a very attractive 3.6% yield.
Source: Seeking Alpha
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