Read a rundown on high-yield dividend stocks for 2026. The market context is that the S&P 500 dividend yield is sitting near lows around 1.1%, while the 10-year Treasury is roughly 4.2%. The article suggests focusing on sustainable payouts and balance sheets rather than just yield. Here are the companies mentioned, grouped by sector: * **Energy & Utilities:** Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP), Brookfield Renewable (BEP), Duke Energy (DUK), Chevron (CVX), Enbridge (ENB), Enterprise Products (EPD). * **REITs:** Mid-America (MAA), Healthpeak (DOC), Extra Space (EXR), NNN REIT (NNN), VICI Properties (VICI), Realty Income (O). * **Healthcare:** AbbVie (ABBV), Gilead (GILD), Pfizer (PFE). * **Finance:** Main Street Capital (MAIN), Regions Financial (RF), T. Rowe Price (TROW). Some specific updates from the list: * AbbVie has raised its payout 330% since 2013. * Chevron closed its Hess acquisition which should support cash flow through 2030. * Realty Income and Main Street Capital are noted for their monthly dividends. * Brookfield is projecting FFO growth via acquisitions and organic expansion. * Pfizer and Gilead are using M&A to refill drug pipelines. The main takeaway is to look for durable cash flow and growth potential when picking these income stocks.