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Boost portfolio income in the second half of 2026 with these cheap dividend payers
In an expensive stock market, these stocks pay investors to wait for potential upside. They are also well-liked by Wall Street.
TL;DR
- The broad stock market is near all-time highs, with some calling it the most expensive in American history.
- Dividend stocks can provide income and potentially offset inflation while investors wait for asset value to increase.
- CNBC Pro screened for dividend stocks with a yield of 1.5% or more, down at least 5% in three months, and with strong Wall Street buy ratings and price targets.
- Abbott Laboratories (2.7% yield) is down nearly 10% and has 23% upside potential with 79% buy ratings.
- Accenture (5.2% yield) is down 35% but has 40% upside and 57% buy ratings, with recent buyback increases.
- Intercontinental Exchange (1.7% yield) is down 20% with 58% upside and 95% buy ratings.
- Medtronic (3.6% yield) is down 8% with 19% upside and 64% buy ratings.