2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Worth Buying Before 2026 Ends

Verizon Communications and Pfizer are highlighted as attractive high-yield dividend stocks for income investors. Verizon offers a 6.5% forward dividend yield backed by strong subscriber growth and improved customer retention, while Pfizer provides a 6.1% yield with a 352-consecutive-quarter dividend history and growth potential from its oncology pipeline and 96 research programs.