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: 48Avg Yield: 10.91%Avg Streak: 1 years
48 stocks
| # | Symbol | Company | Yield | Annual Div | Years | Growth 5Y | Payout | Market Cap | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCCI | OFS Credit Company, Inc. | 49.57% | $1.43 | 1 | -9.32% | N/A | $79M | Financial Services |
| 2 | OXLC | Oxford Lane Capital Corp. | 37.84% | $3.30 | 4 | 14.30% | N/A | $828M | Financial Services |
| 3 | HRZN | Horizon Technology Finance Corporation | 30.83% | $1.27 | 0 | 1.10% | N/A | $192M | Financial Services |
| 4 | OXSQ | Oxford Square Capital Corp. | 24.49% | $0.42 | 0 | -7.25% | 135.50% | $147M | Financial Services |
| 5 | EARN | Ellington Credit Company | 22.33% | $0.96 | 0 | -3.04% | N/A | $171M | Financial Services |
| 6 | PSEC | Prospect Capital Corporation | 21.47% | $0.54 | 0 | -5.59% | N/A | $1.30B | Financial Services |
| 7 | ORC | Orchid Island Capital, Inc. | 21.11% | $1.44 | 0 | 12.76% | 138.50% | $1.10B | Real Estate |
| 8 | ARR | ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | 18.70% | $2.88 | 0 | 19.14% | 95.70% | $2.05B | Real Estate |
| 9 | DX | Dynex Capital, Inc. | 16.46% | $2.04 | 1 | 3.59% | 91.10% | $1.96B | Real Estate |
| 10 | FSCO | FS Credit Opportunities Corp. | 16.07% | $0.80 | 3 | N/A | N/A | $888M | Financial Services |
| 11 | PFLT | PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. | 15.19% | $1.23 | 0 | 1.53% | 309.40% | $802M | Financial Services |
| 12 | AGNC | AGNC Investment Corp. | 14.64% | $1.44 | 0 | -1.59% | 100.00% | $11.41B | Real Estate |
| 13 | OCSL | Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation | 14.59% | $1.62 | 0 | 33.07% | 450.00% | $1.01B | Financial Services |
| 14 | EFC | Ellington Financial Inc. | 13.79% | $1.56 | 0 | 4.36% | 130.00% | $1.17B | Real Estate |
| 15 | BRSP | BrightSpire Capital, Inc. | 11.70% | $0.64 | 0 | 16.36% | N/A | $739M | Real Estate |
| 16 | CCD | Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund | 10.88% | $2.34 | 0 | 3.15% | N/A | $607M | Financial Services |
| 17 | CHY | Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund | 10.58% | $1.20 | 0 | 3.30% | N/A | $897M | Financial Services |
| 18 | GLAD | Gladstone Capital Corporation | 10.38% | $1.84 | 0 | 20.68% | 121.10% | $405M | Financial Services |
| 19 | CHI | Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund | 10.35% | $1.14 | 0 | 3.50% | N/A | $858M | Financial Services |
| 20 | GOOD | Gladstone Commercial Corporation | 9.36% | $1.10 | 0 | -4.39% | 785.70% | $599M | Real Estate |
| 21 | MAIN | Main Street Capital Corporation | 8.38% | $4.56 | 5 | 13.41% | 115.20% | $5.04B | Financial Services |
| 22 | APLE | Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 8.27% | $0.96 | 1 | 26.19% | 129.70% | $2.83B | Real Estate |
| 23 | GNL | Global Net Lease, Inc. | 8.27% | $0.76 | 0 | -13.38% | N/A | $2.06B | Real Estate |
| 24 | CHW | Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund | 8.26% | $0.60 | 0 | -6.51% | N/A | $482M | Financial Services |
| 25 | SDHY | PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Fund | 8.25% | $1.30 | 0 | N/A | N/A | $396M | Financial Services |
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Data as of March 21, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.