Rankings · Dividends
A-graded dividend payers
Graded A and paying a regular dividend yielding at least 1%, ranked by size rather than by yield. The highest yields usually belong to the companies under the most strain, so a list opening on them would mislead.
24 companies meet this test
Figures as of October 1, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Market value | Dividend yield | Years of rises | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAPSAP SE | A+ | $259B | 1.0% | 2 years | 31% |
| 2 | TXNTEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | A+ | $257.3B | 2.0% | 9+ years | 86% |
| 3 | KLACKLA Corporation | A+ | $256.8B | 3.2% | 9+ years | 2,246% |
| 4 | IBMINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | A+ | $207.3B | 3.1% | 9+ years | 60% |
| 5 | ADIANALOG DEVICES INC | A+ | $193B | 1.1% | 9+ years | 51% |
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