An article highlighted five dividend stocks that yield over 5% while maintaining A-tier credit ratings. EPD yields 6% with 80% fee-based cash flows. MAA yields 5.2% and has a conservative 70% payout ratio. Realty Income (O) is at 5.8% and retains about $1 billion annually for new investments. Pfizer yields 6.1% and is cutting costs to defend its dividend despite revenue drops. Verizon yields 6%, and while debt ticked up after the Frontier buyout, their $10.2 billion in first-half free cash flow easily covers the payout.