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title: "The S&P 500 yield is the lowest in history: 5 members of the legacy index yield 6% or more"
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description: "The S&P 500 dividend yield has hit a record low of 1.04%, prompting income investors to seek higher-yielding alternatives. Five established index members with yields of 6% or more are highlighted, including Altria (6.3%) and Pfizer (6.4%). Both stocks carry 'Buy' ratings from top Wall Street analysts due to their stable payouts, strong market positions, and potential for growth."
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# The S&P 500 yield is the lowest in history: 5 members of the legacy index yield 6% or more

Quick ReadThe S&P 500's combined dividend yield hit a record-low 1.04%, but five index members still deliver dividends of 6% or more, all rated Buy.General Mills (GIS) yields 6.9% at just 10x 2026 earnings, while Verizon (VZ) has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years.Since 1926, dividends have contributed 32% of the S&P 500's total return, a...

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