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1. Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems (CSCO ) offers a dividend yield of 3.05% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $27.74 with an annual dividend of $0.84 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 6.72% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Cisco Systems as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

2. JP Morgan Chase

JP Morgan Chase (JPM ) offers a dividend yield of 2.62% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $67.89 with an annual payout of $1.76 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 1.42% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates JP Morgan Chase as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.

3. American Eagle Outfitters

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO ) offers a dividend yield of 2.89% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $17.38 with an annual dividend of $0.50 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 3.69% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates American Eagle Outfitters as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.1 stars out of 5 stars.

4. Bristol-Myers Squibb

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY ) offers a dividend yield of 2.24% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $66.63 with an annual dividend of $1.48 (paid quarterly). The stock is down 3.51% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Bristol-Myers Squibb as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

5. The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company (DIS ) offers a dividend yield of 1.17% based on Tuesday’s opening price of $113.97 with an annual dividend of $1.72 (paid semi-annually). The stock is down 1.73% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates The Walt Disney Company as “Neutral” with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.