The stock paying the highest dividend as of September 2025 is Mesabi Trust, with a dividend yield of 27.02%. Other notable high dividend yields include Orchid Island Capital Inc. at 20.40% and Oxford Square Capital Corp. at 18.03%.
Among top dividend stocks in the US, Ardmore Shipping has a dividend yield of 8.2%, General American Investors Company has 7.9%, and DHT Holdings yields 8.11%.
Higher dividend yields over 10% are often found in specific sectors or special investment trusts, but they may come with higher risks or volatility. Summary of highest dividend yields in September 2025:
Company| Dividend Yield
---|---
Mesabi Trust| 27.02%
Orchid Island Capital Inc| 20.40%
Oxford Square Capital Corp| 18.03%
Ardmore Shipping| 8.2%
General American Investors| 7.9%
DHT Holdings| 8.11%
Mesabi Trust stands out as the highest dividend-paying stock currently available.