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1. Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ ) offers a dividend yield of 2.89% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $103.70 with a quarterly dividend of 75 cents. The stock is down 5.05% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates JNJ as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

2. The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (HSY ) offers a dividend yield of 2.25% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $95.23 with a quarterly dividend of 54 cents. The stock is down 14.46% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates HSY as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

3. PacWest Bancorp

PacWest Bancorp (PACW ) offers a dividend yield of 4.32% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $46.51 with a quarterly dividend of 50 cents. The stock is down 3.62% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates PACW as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

4. Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial (PRU ) offers a dividend yield of 2.69% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $86.76 with a quarterly dividend of 58 cents. The stock is down 8.50% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates PRU as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.3 stars out of 5 stars.

5. Atmos Energy

Atmos Energy (ATO ) offers a dividend yield of 2.87% based on Wednesday’s opening price of $54.19 with a quarterly dividend of 39 cents. The stock is down 8.53% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates ATO as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.