Best Income Stocks for 2026

The highest-rated income-producing stocks for 2026. Mid and large-cap companies with 3%+ yields, stable earnings, and sustainable payout ratios.

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DMLPDorchester Minerals, L.P.
Energy
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$28.69-0.07%9.51%19.2$1.29B$951.27
CSWCCapital Southwest Corporation
Financial Services
77
$25.46+0.22%10.88%12.4$1.46B$1,088.31
CHYCalamos Convertible and High Income Fund Common Stock
Financial Services
76
$12.73+0.47%9.25%5.5$1.04B$925.21
CHICalamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund Common Stock
Financial Services
76
$12.49+0.64%8.76%3.4$1.05B$876.25
FORTYFormula Systems (1985) Ltd. American Depositary Receipt
Technology
73
$125.72+3.59%11.53%30.9$1.80B$1,152.94
BPYPPBrookfield Property Partners L.P. 6.50% Class A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units, Series 1
Real Estate
69
$16.25-0.06%10.50%7.0$10.66B$1,050.28
ARCCAres Capital Corporation
Financial Services
67
$20.01+0.33%9.97%11.8$13.83B$996.90
ARLPAlliance Resource Partners, L.P.
Energy
65
$26.24-0.46%9.59%13.2$3.22B$959.23
JSMNavient Corporation 6% Preferred Stock
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$18.12-0.11%8.35%14.9$5.09B$834.72
AGNCAGNC Investment Corp.
Real Estate
58
$10.66-0.23%13.96%8.1$11.84B$1,396.03
GBDCGolub Capital BDC, Inc.
Financial Services
57
$12.98-0.46%10.82%17.3$3.46B$1,082.30
BHFALBrighthouse Financial, Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058
57
$15.18-0.76%9.81%n/a$3.45B$981.17
AGNCNAGNC Investment Corp. 9.67459% Perpetual Preferred Stock
Real Estate
56
$25.79-0.06%9.22%n/a$28.73B$922.32
AGNCMAGNC Investment Corp. 6.875% Series D Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
Real Estate
56
$25.19-0.45%8.71%n/a$27.82B$870.88
NFJVirtus Dividend Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Financial Services
54
$15.66+0.84%7.79%9.8$1.48B$778.56
IIPRInnovative Industrial Properties Inc.
Real Estate
53
$56.39-0.05%13.23%13.0$1.59B$1,323.47
KRPKimbell Royalty Partners Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests
Energy
53
$14.90-0.30%10.40%18.0$1.98B$1,040.31
NBXGNeuberger Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. Common Stock
Financial Services
53
$15.38+1.99%9.35%3.5$1.20B$934.83
HQHabrdn Healthcare Investors Shares of Beneficial Interest
Financial Services
52
$22.62-0.53%11.91%4.3$1.11B$1,190.97
TWOTwo Harbors Investment Corp
Real Estate
52
$25.22-0.04%9.50%6.8$2.60B$949.91
ARIApollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc.
Real Estate
52
$6.84-0.87%9.35%13.3$1.41B$935.45
VALEVale S.A.
Basic Materials
52
$15.33-1.76%9.26%23.8$66.97B$925.53
DSXDiana Shipping Inc
Industrials
52
$27.05-0.15%8.26%29.1$3.14B$826.36
TWOTwo Harbors Investment Corp
Real Estate
52
$25.19+0.00%8.25%44.5$2.59B$824.87
PEBPebblebrook Hotel Trust
Real Estate
52
$19.99+0.15%7.88%n/a$2.25B$788.47
TWOTwo Harbors Investment Corp
Real Estate
52
$25.13-0.16%7.76%44.2$2.58B$775.52
ARRArmour Residential REIT Inc.
Real Estate
51
$16.31-0.61%16.83%6.9$2.12B$1,683.23
PAXWXImpax Sustainable Allocation Fund Investor Class
51
$27.37+0.29%9.20%6.5$2.18B$920.23
PAXIXImpax Sustainable Allocation Fund Institutional Class
51
$28.17+0.28%9.04%6.7$2.24B$903.51
PBIPitney Bowes Inc
51
$21.84+0.37%8.06%15.7$3.90B$806.16
USACUsa Compression Partners L.P.
Energy
51
$27.55+0.34%8.06%26.7$3.88B$805.83
AKOEmbotelladora Andina S.A. ADR
Consumer Defensive
50
$23.77-3.18%8.54%11.8$3.62B$853.53
SRGSeritage Growth Properties
Real Estate
50
$22.39+3.90%7.93%n/a$1.19B$792.93
RLJRLJ Lodging Trust
Real Estate
50
$25.30+0.80%7.77%n/a$3.79B$777.20
HTGCHercules Capital Inc.
Financial Services
49
$17.74-0.17%12.10%8.7$2.90B$1,209.78
BHRBraemar Hotels & Resorts Inc
Real Estate
49
$13.25+1.15%9.89%n/a$1.02B$989.35
TRTNTriton International Ltd-Bermuda
Industrials
49
$26.00-0.48%8.37%3.2$2.03B$836.61
IVRInvesco Mortgage Capital Inc
Real Estate
49
$25.09+0.04%7.79%n/a$1.73B$779.30
TYGTortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation Common Stock
Financial Services
48
$42.89-0.69%12.05%6.2$1.13B$1,204.85
BHRBraemar Hotels & Resorts Inc
Real Estate
48
$17.04+0.12%11.92%n/a$1.11B$1,192.48
PDOPIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Basic Materials
48
$12.53+0.60%11.68%7.3$1.87B$1,167.99
MRPMillrose Properties Inc.
Real Estate
48
$31.72+0.18%9.76%10.8$5.14B$975.85
EVVEaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Financial Services
48
$9.05-0.28%9.53%14.7$1.06B$953.27
MFAMFA Financial Inc
Real Estate
48
$20.22+0.11%9.43%17.0$2.02B$942.97
FPFFirst Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Financial Services
48
$17.47-0.51%9.25%9.1$1.09B$924.62
PMTPennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
Real Estate
48
$22.99+0.00%8.80%n/a$1.98B$879.89
CAGConagra Brands Inc.
Consumer Defensive
47
$15.63+0.69%10.17%10.1$6.57B$1,017.44
BKEBuckle Inc.
Consumer Cyclical
47
$42.91+1.37%9.89%10.4$2.33B$989.21
PMTPennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust
Real Estate
47
$23.39+0.66%9.04%n/a$1.96B$903.58
PDIPIMCO Dynamic Income Fund Common Stock
Financial Services
46
$15.29-0.29%16.23%8.0$7.54B$1,623.01

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best income stocks for 2026?

The best income stocks for 2026 combine yield above 3%, market cap above $1 billion, payout ratio below 70%, and earnings stability. Top sectors include real estate (REITs), utilities, consumer staples, financial services, and energy. Diversifying across sectors protects income if one sector faces headwinds.

How do income stocks differ from growth stocks?

Income stocks prioritize returning profits to shareholders via dividends rather than reinvesting for expansion. They trade at lower valuations (P/E 8-18x vs. 25-40x for growth), with more predictable earnings. Most portfolios benefit from holding both — growth stocks for capital appreciation, income stocks for regular cash flow.

What income stocks does Warren Buffett own?

Berkshire Hathaway's top income-oriented holdings include Coca-Cola (KO, held since 1988, yielding ~3%), Chevron (CVX, ~4% yield), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY). Berkshire receives over $6 billion per year in dividends from its stock portfolio alone.

What is the average income stock dividend yield?

Stocks specifically screened for income (3%+ yield, $1B+ market cap) average approximately 4-5% yield. This compares to the S&P 500 average of 1.3-1.7%. On $100,000 invested, income-focused stocks generate $4,000-5,000/year versus $1,300-1,700 from a broad index fund.

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