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[Updated August 3, 2017]

Dividend investing has earned a spot in countless portfolios as prudent investors of all walks embrace the value of a reliable income stream. Every so often dividend investors are left frustrated for a good reason – the stock they want to own doesn’t pay a distribution. At the end of the day, dividends are great but not everyone pays them [see our Best Dividend Stocks List].

As such, below we examine the 80 securities in the coveted S&P 500 Index that currently do not pay out a dividend to shareholders, but may potentially start to based on a combination of several important factors.

S&P 500 Companies that Can Afford to Start Paying a Dividend

Nobody has a crystal ball when it comes to predicting when a firm might initiate its dividend policy. With that being said, there are some signposts that could hint as to which companies might be best positioned to start paying out a distribution [see The Ten Commandments of Dividend Investing].

Starting with the table below, we narrowed down the list of S&P 500 stocks that don’t pay a dividend, but could theoretically afford one, based on three simple, but insightful, valuation metrics:

  1. The company’s average sales growth over the past five years must exceed 10%; this criteria eliminates very young companies as well as firms that may be struggling to capture a meaningful market-share in their respective lines of business.
  2. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio must not exceed one; this criteria narrows down the list to include only those firms that are in sound financial positions and are not burdened by interest payments on their debt holdings.
  3. The company’s profit margin must exceed 20%; this criteria ensures that the firm can generate a steady cash flow stream from operations that would be used to pay out a distribution.

Based on the criteria outlined above, the S&P 500 companies that could potentially afford to start paying a dividend are:

  • Biogen Inc. (BIIB)
  • Facebook Inc. (FB)
  • Alphabet Class C (GOOG)
  • Alphabet Class A (GOOGL)
  • Intuitive Surg Inc. (ISRG)
  • Monster Beverage Cp (MNST)
  • Verisign Inc. (VRSN)
  • Waters Corp. (WAT)

Use the Dividend Screener to find high-quality dividend stocks based upon 16 parameters. You can even screen stocks with DARS ratings above a certain threshold.

List of All S&P 500 Companies with No Dividend

TickerCompanyMarket Cap (Millions)5-Year Sales GrowthDebt/EquityProfit Margin
AABAAltaba Inc.$52,438,4563.72%0.04-4.14%
ADBEAdobe Systems Inc.$71,934,32838.85%0.2619.96%
ADSKAutodesk Inc.$23,747,022-8.33%1.49-28.66%
AKAMAkamai Technologies$8,868,231101.98%0.2013.51%
ALXNAlexion Pharm Inc.$28,310,278293.65%0.3612.94%
AMDAdv Micro Devices$13,390,934-34.96%3.45-11.63%
AMZNAmazon.Com Inc.$479,767,648182.85%0.401.74%
ANAutonation Inc.$4,001,79556.22%0.701.99%
AZOAutozone$16,116,68931.74%-2.7511.67%
BIIBBiogen Inc.$59,881,960126.77%0.5432.34%
BRK.BBerkshire Hath Hld B$412,510,01655.62%0.0010.77%
BSXBoston Scientific Corp.$38,480,14010.02%0.804.14%
CBGCBRE Group Inc.$11,943,704121.35%0.834.38%
CELGCelgene Corp.$104,871,936131.91%2.0917.80%
CERNCerner Corp.$22,574,976117.71%0.1413.27%
CHKChesapeake Energy Corp.$4,149,880-32.34%-3.34-55.91%
CHTRCharter Communicatio$89,186,976302.60%1.1912.14%
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill$11,901,92572.03%0.000.59%
CNCCentene Corp.$14,497,362660.35%0.791.38%
CRMSalesforce.Com Inc.$63,038,956270.26%0.272.14%
CTXSCitrix Systems Inc.$12,305,12254.93%0.0015.68%
CXOConcho Resources Inc.$17,287,962-6.03%0.36-89.45%
DISCADiscovery Comm A$9,918,06153.41%1.5218.38%
DISCKDiscovery Comm Inc.$9,637,32453.41%1.5218.38%
DISHDish Network Corp.$29,766,9907.45%3.359.61%
DLTRDollar Tree Inc.$15,763,554212.48%1.144.33%
DVADavita Healthcare Partners Inc.$12,627,594111.18%1.845.97%
EAElectronic Arts Inc.$34,323,13216.94%0.2419.96%
EBAYEbay Inc.$38,498,832-22.94%0.7180.92%
ESRXExpress Scripts$38,710,028117.41%0.913.39%
ETFCE*Trade Finl Corp.$9,966,363-13.75%0.2427.25%
EVHCEnvision Healthcare Holdings$11,360,959369.71%0.78-0.50%
EWEdwards Lifesciences Corp.$25,207,47076.56%0.3119.22%
FBFacebook Inc.$449,420,768644.76%0.0036.97%
FCXFreeport-Mcmoran Inc.$17,014,486-28.98%1.60-29.10%
FFIVF5 Networks Inc.$8,410,35373.21%0.0018.34%
FISVFiserv Inc.$26,505,02626.93%1.7616.89%
FTITechnipfmc Plc$12,457,953-10.92%0.350.85%
GOOGAlphabet Class C$668,294,528138.15%0.0321.58%
GOOGLAlphabet Class A$682,482,752138.15%0.0321.58%
HCAHca Holdings Inc.$31,641,45439.78%-5.536.97%
HOLXHologic Inc.$12,916,86258.31%1.4211.68%
HSICHenry Schein Inc.$14,610,20635.65%0.264.38%
IDXXIdexx Laboratories$14,746,88345.68%-5.4812.51%
ILMNIllumina Inc.$27,050,880127.22%0.4619.29%
INCYIncyte Corporation$27,906,0561070.57%1.559.43%
ISRGIntuitive Surg Inc.$34,958,94853.90%0.0027.21%
ITGartner Inc.$11,211,51266.45%10.917.92%
KMXCarmax Inc.$11,512,00158.69%3.803.95%
KORSMichael Kors Holdings Ltd$5,506,679245.07%0.0012.30%
LHLaboratory Corporation of America Holdings$15,510,72673.97%0.967.59%
LKQLKQ Corp.$9,948,519162.52%0.955.41%
LVLTLevel 3 Communications$21,705,08488.60%1.008.28%
MHKMohawk Industries$18,319,88058.79%0.2010.38%
MNKMallinckrodt Plc Ordinary Share$4,601,892-58.95%1.18-18.46%
MNSTMonster Beverage Cp$29,520,44279.04%0.0023.37%
MTDMettler-Toledo International$15,482,7058.61%2.0115.32%
MUMicron Technology$35,103,21641.09%0.71-2.23%
MYLMylan Nv Ord Shs$20,919,29880.70%1.374.33%
NFLXNetflix Inc.$68,106,624175.56%1.262.11%
NFXNewfield Exploration Company$5,485,968-40.43%2.59-83.56%
ORLYO'Reilly Automotive$20,027,28048.44%1.1612.08%
PCLNPriceline Group$92,102,120146.65%0.6319.87%
PWRQuanta Services$4,683,23965.48%0.112.59%
PYPLPaypal Holdings$65,257,396NA0.0012.92%
QRVOQorvo Inc.$8,889,374NA0.20-0.55%
REGNRegeneron Pharmaceutical$54,987,008990.22%0.0818.42%
RHTRed Hat Inc.$17,725,590112.85%0.6010.52%
RIGTransocean Inc.$3,163,595-54.48%0.4918.70%
SNPSSynopsys Inc.$11,194,89857.75%0.0011.01%
SRCLStericycle Inc.$6,555,557112.54%1.025.79%
TDCTeradata Corp.$3,895,287-1.69%0.555.38%
TDGTransdigm Group Inc.$13,947,602162.96%-15.2618.49%
TRIPTripadvisor Inc.$5,219,861132.32%0.068.11%
UAUnder Armour Inc Class C Comm$4,327,716227.66%0.395.33%
UAAUnder Armour$9,296,836227.66%0.395.33%
UALUnited Continental Holdings$23,778,792-1.49%1.246.19%
ULTAUlta Salon Cosmetic$17,660,560173.33%0.008.44%
URIUnited Rentals$8,855,631120.68%4.369.82%
VARVarian Medical Systems$9,654,35723.92%0.1612.50%
VRSKVerisk Analytics Inc.$13,617,40249.81%1.7129.63%
VRSNVerisign Inc.$9,568,88647.95%-1.0338.58%
VRTXVertex Pharmaceutic$33,250,84620.67%0.03-6.58%
WATWaters Corp.$14,845,01917.08%0.7424.06%

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FAQs

How do I check my dividend? ›

Through the National Electronic Clearing Service (NECS), also called the ECS. By mailing the dividend warrants to the physical address of the investor.

Which is the best dividend paying company? ›

Which are the top dividend yield stocks in India? Some of the highest dividend paying stocks in India are Vedanta Ltd., Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Coal India Ltd, T.V. Today Network Ltd, Bhansali Engineering Polymers Ltd, Balmer Lawrie Investment Ltd, Coal India Ltd.

How much is my dividend payout? ›

The dividend payout ratio can be calculated as the yearly dividend per share divided by the earnings per share (EPS), or equivalently, or divided by net income dividend payout ratio on a per share basis.

How do I look up stock dividends? ›

Many stock brokerages offer their customers screening tools that help them find information on dividend-paying stocks. Investors can also find dividend information on the Security and Exchange Commission's website, through specialty providers, and through the stock exchanges themselves.

How do I get my dividend money? ›

Cash dividends are paid out either as a check sent to the investor or as a credit to a brokerage account, which can then be reinvested. Stock dividends are paid in fractional shares. If a company issues a stock dividend of 5%, shareholders will receive 0.05 shares in dividends for every share they already own.

How do I find my dividend payments? ›

Corporate actions such as dividends are handled directly by the share registry. You can access your historical dividend payments by contacting the share registries that the company is associated with. The share registry will be able to provide you with information such as payment history and tax statements.

Do you pay taxes on dividends? ›

Dividends can be classified either as ordinary or qualified. Whereas ordinary dividends are taxable as ordinary income, qualified dividends that meet certain requirements are taxed at lower capital gain rates.

Is Coca-Cola a dividend stock? ›

KO pays a dividend of $0.48 per share. KO's annual dividend yield is 3%. When is Coca-Cola ex-dividend date? Coca-Cola's upcoming ex-dividend date is on Jun 14, 2024.

What is the safest dividend stock? ›

Even the best companies can see their stock prices plummet along with the broader market even if their long-term investment theses remain intact. Here's why Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) stand out as three dividend stocks worth buying during a market correction.

How much to invest to get $1000 a month in dividends? ›

In a market that generates a 2% annual yield, you would need to invest $600,000 up front in order to reliably generate $12,000 per year (or $1,000 per month) in dividend payments. How Can You Make $1,000 Per Month In Dividends? Here are the steps you can take to build yourself a sufficient dividend portfolio.

Can you live off dividends? ›

Depending on how much money you have in those stocks or funds, their growth over time, and how much you reinvest your dividends, you could be generating enough money to live off of each year, without having any other retirement plan.

How much dividend on 1 million? ›

Stocks in the S&P 500 index currently yield about 1.5% on aggregate. That means, if you have $1 million invested in a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that tracks the index, you could expect annual dividend income of about $15,000.

Does Amazon pay dividends? ›

Does Amazon distribute dividends? We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock.

What is the best dividend stock? ›

According to Wall Street analysts, the top two high-yield dividend stocks in 2024 are Realty Income Corp (NYSE:O) and AT&T Inc (NYSE:T). Both stocks have a yield of over 5% and an annual growth rate of over 3%.

What is a good dividend yield? ›

What Is a Good Dividend Yield? Yields from 2% to 6% are generally considered to be a good dividend yield, but there are plenty of factors to consider when deciding if a stock's yield makes it a good investment. Your own investment goals should also play a big role in deciding what a good dividend yield is for you.

How do I know when I get my dividends? ›

Existing shareholders of a company's stock receive notification, typically by mail, when the company declares a dividend payment. Included in the information, along with the amount of the dividend, the record date, and the payment date is the ex-dividend date.

How do I know if I received dividend income? ›

If you're a U.S. taxpayer with at least $10 in dividend income, you'll receive a 1099-DIV form from your brokerage, along with a consolidated 1099 form.

How do I find out how much dividends I declared? ›

How to calculate total dividends. The formula for calculating how much money a company is paying out in dividends is simple — subtract the net retained earnings from the annual net income. You can find the income and earnings from the company's balance sheet and income statement.

Where do I find dividends on a financial statement? ›

Dividends are not reported on the income statement. They would be found in a statement of retained earnings or statement of stockholders' equity once declared and in a statement of cash flows when paid.

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