Zacks Highlights Three Top-Ranked Dividend Stocks for Retirement Income

Zacks Investment Research·22 Jun 2026·Read original

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Zacks Investment Research recommends three dividend-paying stocks for retirees seeking reliable income. Federal Agricultural Mortgage offers a $1.60 per share dividend with a 3.49% yield and 7.14% annualized dividend growth over the past year. Brixmor Property pays $0.31 per share, yielding 3.98% with 5.5% annualized dividend growth. COPT Defense provides a $0.32 per share dividend, yielding 3.82% with 3.39% annualized dividend growth. The article notes that high-quality dividend stocks can help offset inflation and reduce portfolio volatility compared to the broader market.