Pfizer vs Verizon Communications: Which High-Yielding Dividend Stock Is the Better Buy?
Key takeaways
- PFE VZ NVDA Picking a good dividend stock for your portfolio can be challenging, especially when there are many attractive high-yielding options to choose from.
- Below, I'll compare a couple of top dividend stocks: Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ).
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
PFE VZ NVDA Picking a good dividend stock for your portfolio can be challenging, especially when there are many attractive high-yielding options to choose from. And there's much more to consider than just the yield itself.
Below, I'll compare a couple of top dividend stocks: Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ). While they're in different sectors, they both may be alluring options for dividend investors because they are blue chip stocks that have been known for generating plenty of dividend income over the years. Pfizer yields around 7.1% while Verizon's payout is closer to 6.7%. They also trade at less than nine times their expected future earnings (based on analyst expectations), making them attractive value buys.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »