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[Updated August 3, 2017]

Dividend investing has earned a spot in countless portfolios as prudent investors of all walks embrace the value of a reliable income stream. Every so often dividend investors are left frustrated for a good reason – the stock they want to own doesn’t pay a distribution. At the end of the day, dividends are great but not everyone pays them [see our Best Dividend Stocks List].

As such, below we examine the 80 securities in the coveted S&P 500 Index that currently do not pay out a dividend to shareholders, but may potentially start to based on a combination of several important factors.

S&P 500 Companies that Can Afford to Start Paying a Dividend

Nobody has a crystal ball when it comes to predicting when a firm might initiate its dividend policy. With that being said, there are some signposts that could hint as to which companies might be best positioned to start paying out a distribution [see The Ten Commandments of Dividend Investing].

Starting with the table below, we narrowed down the list of S&P 500 stocks that don’t pay a dividend, but could theoretically afford one, based on three simple, but insightful, valuation metrics:

  1. The company’s average sales growth over the past five years must exceed 10%; this criteria eliminates very young companies as well as firms that may be struggling to capture a meaningful market-share in their respective lines of business.
  2. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio must not exceed one; this criteria narrows down the list to include only those firms that are in sound financial positions and are not burdened by interest payments on their debt holdings.
  3. The company’s profit margin must exceed 20%; this criteria ensures that the firm can generate a steady cash flow stream from operations that would be used to pay out a distribution.

Based on the criteria outlined above, the S&P 500 companies that could potentially afford to start paying a dividend are:

  • Biogen Inc. (BIIB)
  • Facebook Inc. (FB)
  • Alphabet Class C (GOOG)
  • Alphabet Class A (GOOGL)
  • Intuitive Surg Inc. (ISRG)
  • Monster Beverage Cp (MNST)
  • Verisign Inc. (VRSN)
  • Waters Corp. (WAT)

Use the Dividend Screener to find high-quality dividend stocks based upon 16 parameters. You can even screen stocks with DARS ratings above a certain threshold.

List of All S&P 500 Companies with No Dividend

TickerCompanyMarket Cap (Millions)5-Year Sales GrowthDebt/EquityProfit Margin
AABAAltaba Inc.$52,438,4563.72%0.04-4.14%
ADBEAdobe Systems Inc.$71,934,32838.85%0.2619.96%
ADSKAutodesk Inc.$23,747,022-8.33%1.49-28.66%
AKAMAkamai Technologies$8,868,231101.98%0.2013.51%
ALXNAlexion Pharm Inc.$28,310,278293.65%0.3612.94%
AMDAdv Micro Devices$13,390,934-34.96%3.45-11.63%
AMZNAmazon.Com Inc.$479,767,648182.85%0.401.74%
ANAutonation Inc.$4,001,79556.22%0.701.99%
AZOAutozone$16,116,68931.74%-2.7511.67%
BIIBBiogen Inc.$59,881,960126.77%0.5432.34%
BRK.BBerkshire Hath Hld B$412,510,01655.62%0.0010.77%
BSXBoston Scientific Corp.$38,480,14010.02%0.804.14%
CBGCBRE Group Inc.$11,943,704121.35%0.834.38%
CELGCelgene Corp.$104,871,936131.91%2.0917.80%
CERNCerner Corp.$22,574,976117.71%0.1413.27%
CHKChesapeake Energy Corp.$4,149,880-32.34%-3.34-55.91%
CHTRCharter Communicatio$89,186,976302.60%1.1912.14%
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill$11,901,92572.03%0.000.59%
CNCCentene Corp.$14,497,362660.35%0.791.38%
CRMSalesforce.Com Inc.$63,038,956270.26%0.272.14%
CTXSCitrix Systems Inc.$12,305,12254.93%0.0015.68%
CXOConcho Resources Inc.$17,287,962-6.03%0.36-89.45%
DISCADiscovery Comm A$9,918,06153.41%1.5218.38%
DISCKDiscovery Comm Inc.$9,637,32453.41%1.5218.38%
DISHDish Network Corp.$29,766,9907.45%3.359.61%
DLTRDollar Tree Inc.$15,763,554212.48%1.144.33%
DVADavita Healthcare Partners Inc.$12,627,594111.18%1.845.97%
EAElectronic Arts Inc.$34,323,13216.94%0.2419.96%
EBAYEbay Inc.$38,498,832-22.94%0.7180.92%
ESRXExpress Scripts$38,710,028117.41%0.913.39%
ETFCE*Trade Finl Corp.$9,966,363-13.75%0.2427.25%
EVHCEnvision Healthcare Holdings$11,360,959369.71%0.78-0.50%
EWEdwards Lifesciences Corp.$25,207,47076.56%0.3119.22%
FBFacebook Inc.$449,420,768644.76%0.0036.97%
FCXFreeport-Mcmoran Inc.$17,014,486-28.98%1.60-29.10%
FFIVF5 Networks Inc.$8,410,35373.21%0.0018.34%
FISVFiserv Inc.$26,505,02626.93%1.7616.89%
FTITechnipfmc Plc$12,457,953-10.92%0.350.85%
GOOGAlphabet Class C$668,294,528138.15%0.0321.58%
GOOGLAlphabet Class A$682,482,752138.15%0.0321.58%
HCAHca Holdings Inc.$31,641,45439.78%-5.536.97%
HOLXHologic Inc.$12,916,86258.31%1.4211.68%
HSICHenry Schein Inc.$14,610,20635.65%0.264.38%
IDXXIdexx Laboratories$14,746,88345.68%-5.4812.51%
ILMNIllumina Inc.$27,050,880127.22%0.4619.29%
INCYIncyte Corporation$27,906,0561070.57%1.559.43%
ISRGIntuitive Surg Inc.$34,958,94853.90%0.0027.21%
ITGartner Inc.$11,211,51266.45%10.917.92%
KMXCarmax Inc.$11,512,00158.69%3.803.95%
KORSMichael Kors Holdings Ltd$5,506,679245.07%0.0012.30%
LHLaboratory Corporation of America Holdings$15,510,72673.97%0.967.59%
LKQLKQ Corp.$9,948,519162.52%0.955.41%
LVLTLevel 3 Communications$21,705,08488.60%1.008.28%
MHKMohawk Industries$18,319,88058.79%0.2010.38%
MNKMallinckrodt Plc Ordinary Share$4,601,892-58.95%1.18-18.46%
MNSTMonster Beverage Cp$29,520,44279.04%0.0023.37%
MTDMettler-Toledo International$15,482,7058.61%2.0115.32%
MUMicron Technology$35,103,21641.09%0.71-2.23%
MYLMylan Nv Ord Shs$20,919,29880.70%1.374.33%
NFLXNetflix Inc.$68,106,624175.56%1.262.11%
NFXNewfield Exploration Company$5,485,968-40.43%2.59-83.56%
ORLYO'Reilly Automotive$20,027,28048.44%1.1612.08%
PCLNPriceline Group$92,102,120146.65%0.6319.87%
PWRQuanta Services$4,683,23965.48%0.112.59%
PYPLPaypal Holdings$65,257,396NA0.0012.92%
QRVOQorvo Inc.$8,889,374NA0.20-0.55%
REGNRegeneron Pharmaceutical$54,987,008990.22%0.0818.42%
RHTRed Hat Inc.$17,725,590112.85%0.6010.52%
RIGTransocean Inc.$3,163,595-54.48%0.4918.70%
SNPSSynopsys Inc.$11,194,89857.75%0.0011.01%
SRCLStericycle Inc.$6,555,557112.54%1.025.79%
TDCTeradata Corp.$3,895,287-1.69%0.555.38%
TDGTransdigm Group Inc.$13,947,602162.96%-15.2618.49%
TRIPTripadvisor Inc.$5,219,861132.32%0.068.11%
UAUnder Armour Inc Class C Comm$4,327,716227.66%0.395.33%
UAAUnder Armour$9,296,836227.66%0.395.33%
UALUnited Continental Holdings$23,778,792-1.49%1.246.19%
ULTAUlta Salon Cosmetic$17,660,560173.33%0.008.44%
URIUnited Rentals$8,855,631120.68%4.369.82%
VARVarian Medical Systems$9,654,35723.92%0.1612.50%
VRSKVerisk Analytics Inc.$13,617,40249.81%1.7129.63%
VRSNVerisign Inc.$9,568,88647.95%-1.0338.58%
VRTXVertex Pharmaceutic$33,250,84620.67%0.03-6.58%
WATWaters Corp.$14,845,01917.08%0.7424.06%

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FAQs

How do I check my dividend? ›

Through the National Electronic Clearing Service (NECS), also called the ECS. By mailing the dividend warrants to the physical address of the investor.

How to make $1,000 in dividends every month? ›

To generate $1,000 per month in dividends, you'll need to build a portfolio of stocks that will produce at least $12,000 in dividends on an annual basis. Using an average dividend yield of 3% per year, you'll need a portfolio of $400,000 to generate that net income ($400,000 X 3% = $12,000).

How much is my dividend payout? ›

The dividend payout ratio can be calculated as the yearly dividend per share divided by the earnings per share (EPS), or equivalently, or divided by net income dividend payout ratio on a per share basis.

How do I look up stock dividends? ›

Sites like CNBC, Morningstar, The Wall Street Journal, and Investopedia are all great resources available for researching dividend data. For example, on Investopedia's Markets Today page, you can use the stock search tool to enter the company name or ticker symbol that you're researching.

How do I know if I have unclaimed dividends? ›

Unclaimed dividends are either from personal investments, parents, grandparents, a spouse, or any other family member. First, visit the SEC website; www.sec.gov.ng/non-mandated/ and search for your name. Check for personal information. If you find your name, all the details you need will also be shown.

How much do I need to invest to make $300 a month in dividends? ›

However, this isn't always the case. If you're looking to generate $300 in super safe monthly dividend income (note the emphasis on "monthly" income), simply invest $43,000, split equally, into the following two ultra-high-yield stocks, which sport an average yield of 8.39%!

How much to invest to get $500 a month in dividends? ›

Dividend-paying Stocks

Shares of public companies that split profits with shareholders by paying cash dividends yield between 2% and 6% a year. With that in mind, putting $250,000 into low-yielding dividend stocks or $83,333 into high-yielding shares will get your $500 a month.

Who pays highest monthly dividends? ›

Top 10 Highest-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stocks in 2022
  • What dividends and REITs are.
  • ARMOUR Residential REIT – 20.7%
  • Orchid Island Capital – 17.8%
  • AGNC Investment – 14.8%
  • Oxford Square Capital – 13.7%
  • Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT – 13.2%
  • SLR Investment – 11.5%
  • PennantPark Floating Rate Capital – 10%

Are dividends taxed? ›

Dividends can be classified either as ordinary or qualified. Whereas ordinary dividends are taxable as ordinary income, qualified dividends that meet certain requirements are taxed at lower capital gain rates.

Can you live off dividends? ›

Depending on how much money you have in those stocks or funds, their growth over time, and how much you reinvest your dividends, you could be generating enough money to live off of each year, without having any other retirement plan.

How much dividend on 1 million? ›

Stocks in the S&P 500 index currently yield about 1.5% on aggregate. That means, if you have $1 million invested in a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that tracks the index, you could expect annual dividend income of about $15,000.

What is the best dividend stock? ›

10 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy
  • Verizon Communications VZ.
  • Johnson & Johnson JNJ.
  • Altria Group MO.
  • Comcast CMCSA.
  • Medtronic MDT.
  • Duke Energy DUK.
  • PNC Financial Services PNC.
  • Kinder Morgan KMI.
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Does Amazon pay dividends? ›

Does Amazon distribute dividends? We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock.

What is a good dividend yield? ›

What Is a Good Dividend Yield? Yields from 2% to 6% are generally considered to be a good dividend yield, but there are plenty of factors to consider when deciding if a stock's yield makes it a good investment. Your own investment goals should also play a big role in deciding what a good dividend yield is for you.

How much do I need to invest to make 1000 a year in dividends? ›

This means you can secure $1,000 of annual-dividend income by investing about $11,765 spread evenly among them. Here's why they look like a good deal that could get much better by the time you're ready to retire.

How to make $4,000 a month in dividends? ›

Making $4,000 a month based on your investments alone is not a small feat. For example, if you have an investment or combination of investments with a 9.5% yield, you would have to invest $500,000 or more potentially. This is a high amount, but could almost guarantee you a $4,000 monthly dividend income.

Which stocks pay a monthly dividend? ›

  • Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) Dividend Yield as of February 12: 5.61% ...
  • Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE:MAIN) Dividend Yield as of February 12: 5.83% ...
  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. ...
  • LTC Properties, Inc. ...
  • Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) ...
  • EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) ...
  • PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
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How much do I need to make 4000 a month in dividends? ›

But the truth is you can get a 9.5% yield today--and even more. But even at 9.5%, we're talking about a middle-class income of $4,000 per month on an investment of just a touch over $500K. Below, I'll reveal how to start building a portfolio that could get you an even bigger income stream than this today.

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