Monthly Dividend Stocks 2026
Monthly dividend stocks distribute income every month rather than the more common quarterly schedule. This makes them especially attractive for income investors, retirees, and anyone who wants their dividend income to align with monthly expenses.
Most monthly dividend payers are REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), BDCs (Business Development Companies), or closed-end funds. Companies like Realty Income (O), STAG Industrial (STAG), and Main Street Capital (MAIN) are among the most well-known monthly dividend payers.
While monthly payments offer cash flow convenience, the same due diligence applies — check payout ratios, earnings coverage, and the company's track record of maintaining or growing its dividend.
| # | Symbol | Company | Yield | Annual Div | Years | Growth 5Y | Payout | Market Cap | Sector | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCCI | OFS Credit Company, Inc. | 42.37% | $1.06 | 2 | 14.86% | N/A | $79M | Financial Services | History → |
| 2 | OXLC | Oxford Lane Capital Corp. | 40.81% | $3.74 | 4 | -2.88% | 91.20% | $875M | Financial Services | History → |
| 3 | EHY | AMPLIFY ETF TR | 33.97% | $2.61 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | History → |
| 4 | SSK | ETF OPPORTUNITIES TRUST | 30.77% | $3.02 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | History → |
| 5 | OXSQ | Oxford Square Capital Corp. | 28.00% | $0.42 | 0 | -7.25% | 237.20% | $163M | Financial Services | History → |
| 6 | PDCC | Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. | 27.51% | $2.46 | 1 | N/A | N/A | $82M | Financial Services | History → |
| 7 | SPMC | Sound Point Meridian Capital Inc | 26.60% | $2.80 | 1 | N/A | N/A | $210M | Financial Services | History → |
| 8 | SOLM | N/A | 26.31% | $2.09 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | History → |
| 9 | BITY | AMPLIFY ETF TR | 24.91% | $6.40 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | History → |
| 10 | HRZN | Horizon Technology Finance Corporation | 24.49% | $1.13 | 0 | 1.10% | 269.90% | $191M | Financial Services | History → |
| 11 | LFT | Lument Finance Trust, Inc. | 23.70% | $0.16 | 0 | -9.63% | N/A | $72M | Real Estate | History → |
| 12 | PSEC | Prospect Capital Corporation | 23.25% | $0.52 | 0 | -5.59% | 132.50% | $1.08B | Financial Services | History → |
| 13 | GECC | Great Elm Capital Corp. | 22.75% | $1.29 | 1 | -6.21% | N/A | $64M | Financial Services | History → |
| 14 | LIFT | STONE RIDGE TR | 22.16% | $5.00 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | History → |
| 15 | EARN | Ellington Credit Company | 22.12% | $0.96 | 0 | -1.82% | N/A | $178M | Financial Services | History → |
| 16 | ETTY | N/A | 21.75% | $1.85 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | History → |
| 17 | ORC | Orchid Island Capital, Inc. | 21.20% | $1.36 | 0 | -18.28% | 181.30% | $1.15B | Real Estate | History → |
| 18 | XRPM | N/A | 17.71% | $1.78 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | History → |
| 19 | ARR | ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | 17.45% | $2.88 | 0 | -13.65% | 150.00% | $1.94B | Real Estate | History → |
| 20 | SCM | Stellus Capital Investment Corporation | 16.86% | $1.43 | 0 | 13.75% | N/A | $273M | Financial Services | History → |
| 21 | PFLT | PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. | 16.29% | $1.19 | 0 | 1.53% | 176.80% | $696M | Financial Services | History → |
| 22 | FSCO | FS Credit Opportunities Corp. | 15.41% | $0.77 | 3 | N/A | N/A | $1.01B | Financial Services | History → |
| 23 | DX | Dynex Capital, Inc. | 14.61% | $1.87 | 1 | 3.59% | 110.70% | $3.18B | Real Estate | History → |
| 24 | AGNC | AGNC Investment Corp. | 13.56% | $1.44 | 0 | -1.59% | 113.40% | $12.21B | Real Estate | History → |
| 25 | BRSP | BrightSpire Capital, Inc. | 12.67% | $0.64 | 0 | 16.36% | N/A | $634M | Real Estate | History → |
Data as of August 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.