8 High-Dividend Stocks to Weather Rising Rates

U.S. stocks fell Monday as rising oil prices and a 19-year high in 10-year Treasury yields pressured markets, with the Federal Reserve expected to keep policy tight through year-end. Amid this environment, analysts identified eight high-dividend stocks with yields from 4.6% to 18% and upside potential of 27.1% to 53.9%. The stocks were screened for market caps above $1 billion, dividend yields over 4.5%, payout histories exceeding 10 years, growing dividends over three and five years, and strong financial health scores. Notable picks include Paychex, yielding 4.7% with 39 years of payouts and 27.4% upside, and PepsiCo, yielding 4.6% with 56 years of payouts and 29.9% upside, though both trade near recent lows. The Fed raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, its first hike since 2023, with most officials expecting 4.1%-4.4% by year-end. Investors this week will watch September employment data and the August PCE inflation index, the Fed's preferred price gauge.