4 Top Dividend Payers of the S&P 500

While for some stocks in the S&P 500, it's their large dividend yields that make them attractive picks, I like to focus on companies with payout ratios below 50%. This shows a balance between fueling future business growth and returning cash to shareholders. Ultimately, these dividend growth stocks steadily outperform the market, despite paying smaller dividends initially.

Let's look at four stocks that fit this bill and offer some of the highest dividend potential in the S&P 500.

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