Meanwhile, a consensus among 26 analysts rates the stock a “Moderate Buy” with up to 16% upside if ALB stock hits its lofty target of $210.

The next dividend on my list is Noble Corp Plca drilling company in the oil and gas industry, supported by a fleet of some of the most advanced offshore drilling rigs in the world. NE shares are up 27% since the start of 2026, although their 52-week performance is a bit weaker at just 12%. That said, the recent uptick in short-term prices could be a sign of better things to come this year.

Noble Corp has raised its dividend for three consecutive years, paying an annual advance dividend of $2.00, which translates to a yield of nearly 6%. However, its dividend payout ratio is unsustainably high at 173.02%, so investors today probably expect the stock to keep rising first and will be happy to take the dividend second.

Meanwhile, a consensus among 14 analysts rates the stock a “Moderate Buy,” suggesting a 5% upside if it hits the expected high price of $38.

The last dividend stock on my list is Patterson-UTI Energya company with a similar business model to Noble Corp, but focused on onshore oilfield services rather than offshore drilling contracts.

While PTEN shares have rebounded nicely in 2026 with a 23% return, they’re still trading nearly 9% below where they were just a year ago. But after hovering in the sub-$7 range for most of 2025, this year’s price hike is sure to be a welcome change for investors.

The company pays a constant annual dividend of $0.32, which translates to a yield of about 4%. Although it does not yet have a long dividend history, the current yield offers income today with upside potential as the business continues to improve.

Speaking of upside, there could be as much as 19% upside if the stock hits its high target of $9.00. Finally, PTEN stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” based on 14 analyst ratings.

These high-yielding dividend stocks show that income investing can take many forms, combining yield, momentum and upside potential. Some offer longer histories of dividend consistency, while others provide higher current income supported by improving fundamentals.

In the end, the “right income investment” is one that fits both your risk tolerance and return goals, of course, backed by solid due diligence.

As of the date of publication, Rick Orford had no positions (either directly or indirectly) in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is for informational purposes only. This article was originally published on Barchart.com