Best Monthly Dividend Stocks 2026
The best monthly dividend stocks combine the convenience of monthly income with proven reliability. This list filters for monthly payers with at least 5 consecutive years of dividend payments, ranked by yield.
These are the monthly dividend stocks that have stood the test of time. A 5-year payment history means they've navigated various market conditions while continuing to deliver monthly income to shareholders.
Stocks: 50Avg Yield: 11.58%Avg Streak: 1 years
50 stocks
| # | Symbol | Company | Yield | Annual Div | Years | Growth 5Y | Payout | Market Cap | Sector | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCCI | OFS Credit Company, Inc. | 41.29% | $0.93 | 2 | 14.86% | N/A | $79M | Financial Services | History → |
| 2 | OXLC | Oxford Lane Capital Corp. | 40.11% | $3.60 | 4 | -2.88% | 87.80% | $874M | Financial Services | History → |
| 3 | OXSQ | Oxford Square Capital Corp. | 32.68% | $0.42 | 0 | -7.25% | 237.20% | $133M | Financial Services | History → |
| 4 | ORC | Orchid Island Capital, Inc. | 25.81% | $1.32 | 0 | -18.28% | 176.00% | $1.00B | Real Estate | History → |
| 5 | PSEC | Prospect Capital Corporation | 24.50% | $0.50 | 0 | -5.59% | 132.50% | $1.09B | Financial Services | History → |
| 6 | EARN | Ellington Credit Company | 23.82% | $0.96 | 0 | -2.16% | N/A | $178M | Financial Services | History → |
| 7 | HRZN | Horizon Technology Finance Corporation | 23.62% | $1.09 | 0 | 1.10% | 260.30% | $232M | Financial Services | History → |
| 8 | GECC | Great Elm Capital Corp. | 23.21% | $1.17 | 1 | -6.21% | N/A | $64M | Financial Services | History → |
| 9 | ARR | ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | 21.14% | $2.88 | 0 | -13.65% | 150.00% | $1.61B | Real Estate | History → |
| 10 | SCM | Stellus Capital Investment Corporation | 17.94% | $1.33 | 0 | 13.75% | N/A | $273M | Financial Services | History → |
| 11 | BRSP | BrightSpire Capital, Inc. | 16.84% | $0.64 | 0 | 16.36% | N/A | $517M | Real Estate | History → |
| 12 | PFLT | PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. | 16.84% | $1.15 | 0 | 1.53% | 171.10% | $695M | Financial Services | History → |
| 13 | AGNC | AGNC Investment Corp. | 16.35% | $1.44 | 0 | -1.59% | 113.40% | $10.86B | Real Estate | History → |
| 14 | DX | Dynex Capital, Inc. | 15.44% | $1.70 | 1 | 3.59% | 100.60% | $2.82B | Real Estate | History → |
| 15 | CPZ | Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust | 13.43% | $1.68 | 0 | 4.63% | N/A | $285M | Financial Services | History → |
| 16 | EFC | Ellington Financial Inc. | 13.42% | $1.56 | 0 | 4.36% | 94.00% | $1.55B | Real Estate | History → |
| 17 | FSCO | FS Credit Opportunities Corp. | 13.36% | $0.69 | 3 | N/A | N/A | $1.02B | Financial Services | History → |
| 18 | OCSL | Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation | 12.38% | $1.47 | 0 | 6.82% | 256.20% | $1.06B | Financial Services | History → |
| 19 | CCD | Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund | 10.29% | $2.34 | 0 | 3.15% | 25.30% | $648M | Financial Services | History → |
| 20 | CHY | Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund | 10.22% | $1.20 | 0 | 3.30% | 25.70% | $988M | Financial Services | History → |
| 21 | PVL | Permianville Royalty Trust | 10.00% | $0.18 | 1 | -0.71% | N/A | $62M | Energy | History → |
| 22 | CHI | Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund | 9.84% | $1.14 | 0 | 3.50% | 26.10% | $969M | Financial Services | History → |
| 23 | GLAD | Gladstone Capital Corporation | 9.38% | $1.80 | 4 | 5.06% | 120.00% | $437M | Financial Services | History → |
| 24 | GOOD | Gladstone Commercial Corporation | 9.28% | $1.20 | 0 | -4.39% | 291.10% | $605M | Real Estate | History → |
| 25 | GNL | Global Net Lease, Inc. | 9.21% | $0.76 | 0 | -13.38% | N/A | $1.75B | Real Estate | History → |
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Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.