Investing $2,500 in This Basket of Dividend Stocks Should Give You Nearly

Investing in dividend stocks can be a dependable way to supplement your income. Many companies pay out consistent dividends that have shown resilience over time.

Several offer very lucrative dividend income. For example, investing $2,500 across the following basket of high-yielding dividend stocks could produce almost $200 of income each year. 

Data source: Google Finance and author’s calculations. Dividend yields as of Sept. 24, 2025.

While there’s no guarantee that a dividend won’t get cut, let’s take a closer look at what makes these dividend stocks stand out as reliable options for income-focused investors.

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Energy Transfer

Energy Transfer operates a diversified portfolio of midstream energy assets, including pipelines, processing plants, storage terminals, and export facilities. These assets enable oil, gas, and other commodities to reach end users efficiently and reliably. Approximately 90% of the company’s earnings come from stable, fee-based sources such as long-term contracts and government-regulated rate structures. This financial model enables the master limited partnership (MLP), which issues a Schedule K-1 Federal tax form to investors each year, to generate dependable cash flow in support of its high-yield distribution.

The company reported generating nearly $4.3 billion in cash flow during the first half of this year. It distributed around $2.3 billion to investors, allowing it to retain $2 billion to support its ongoing expansion and financial flexibility. This conservative approach supports its growth and ability to continue distributing income to investors.

Energy Transfer plans to invest about $5 billion in growth capital projects this year. Most are expected to come online and start contributing to cash flow in 2026 and 2027. The company recently approved several new projects that will become operational through 2029. These projects will boost its earnings and reinforce Energy Transfer’s confidence in achieving its target of raising its high-yield payout by 3% to 5% annually.

Healthpeak Properties

Healthpeak Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a diversified portfolio leased to high-quality companies in the healthcare sector. The company’s holdings include outpatient medical facilities (50% of income), laboratories (36%), and senior housing properties (10%). These assets generate steady, rising rental income via long-term leases with annual rent escalators. This consistent income stream allows Healthpeak to pay a regular monthly dividend.

The healthcare REIT pays out about 75% of its…