Quality income — what the screen found 2026-10-14

Only 38 companies¹ out of 1,764 screened² met the strict "Quality Income" criteria as of October 13, 2026. By requiring a dividend yield above 5% and a payout under 65% of earnings, this test filters for a higher standard than basic dividend screens, reducing the likelihood that a high yield is merely a symptom of a falling share price.

The results show a wide yield range from 5.0% to 20.06%³, with a median yield of 6.34%⁴. Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) leads the group with a 20.06% yield⁵ and a $5.14B market cap⁶. Other high-yield names include DHT Holdings, Inc. (DHT) at 18.31%⁷ with a $4.30B market cap⁸, and Stellantis N.V. (STLA) at 15.23%⁹ with a $12.95B market cap¹⁰. Shipping and fintech firms also appear, including TORM plc (TRMD) at 10.76%¹¹, Hafnia Limited (HAFN) at 10.24%¹², and PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) at 10.19%.

Passing this test does not establish that a company is worth owning, nor does it predict future performance. It is a snapshot of specific financial ratios on a single date, not a verdict on the quality of the business or the sustainability of its payouts. Additionally, none of the six tracked macro signals are currently risk-off.