Here Are Warren Buffett’s 4 Must-Own High-Yield Dividend Stocks
Long-term investors, like Warren Buffett, know that dividends are the bedrock upon which investing success is built.
Unlike the ups and downs of equity gains, dividends afford investors a fully realized gain on a timely basis. Moreover, the most successful companies grow their dividends over time, meaning the returns compound the longer you own the stock.
Perhaps most important of all, during the times we find ourselves in, is that dividend stock investors benefit somewhat from a downturn in the market. While the share price goes down, the dividends typically remain the same, making a dividend reinvestment strategy particularly lucrative; the lower share price allows for more shares to be purchased with the dividend reinvestment.
The Oracle of Omaha, aka Warren Buffett, knows the value of dividend-paying stocks. Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A; BRK.B), owns many dividend payers. With the market currently offering investors a prime opportunity to buy top high-yield stocks on the cheap, let’s take a look at Buffett’s favourite dividend stocks.
1. Citigroup (C)
One of the world’s largest banks, Citigroup (NYSE: C), operates in over 100 countries. Berkshire Hathaway owns 55 million shares, good for 2.8% of the float; the shares make up 0.8% of Berkshire’s overall portfolio. The company’s annual dividend is currently $2.04, good for a dividend yield of 4.08%.
2. Kraft Heinz (KHC)
Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) has been in the news recently due to their affiliation with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ stadium. The stadium was called Heinz Field for over two decades. The loss of the stadium should have minimal effect on the company, which is still the 3rd largest food producer in North America. Berkshire owns 326 million shares, which account for 26.6% of shares outstanding and make up 3.9% of Berkshire’s portfolio. The annual dividend of $1.60 works out to a yield of 4.2%.
3. Store Capital (STOR)
REITs have historically been one of the most reliable and successful investment options, so, unsurprisingly, Buffett includes them in his portfolio. Store Capital (NYSE: STOR) is one of the fastest-growing net-lease REITs in the industry. The company owns a wide variety of real estate, including fast food restaurants, manufacturing facilities, car dealerships and specialized medical facilities. With nearly 15 million shares, Berkshire Hathaway owns 5.3% of the shares outstanding, accounting for 0.1% of its overall portfolio. The $1.54 yearly dividend returns 5.7%.
4. Verizon (VZ)
The largest wireless carrier in the U.S., with over 115 million phone customers, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) also offers in-home cable internet and phone service on the East Coast, with operations beginning to expand to the West Coast. Berkshire recently sold off the majority of its Verizon stake but still holds 1.3 million shares. The remaining shares will pay an annual dividend of $2.56, good for an attractive 5% dividend yield.
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