Got 10 Years and $1,000? 3 Dividend Stocks That Are High-Yield Bargains.

Group 1: W.P. Carey - W.P. Carey has reset its dividend in 2024 after exiting the office sector, which constituted about 16% of its rents, but this strategic move has strengthened the business focus on warehouse, industrial, and retail properties [2] - Following the dividend reset, W.P. Carey resumed its quarterly dividend increases, indicating operational strength [2][3] - The company is expected to benefit from new asset acquisitions made in 2024, with positive impacts anticipated on revenue and earnings starting in 2025, and it currently offers a 5.8% dividend yield, significantly above the average REIT yield of 4% [3] Group 2: Chevron - Chevron is facing challenges due to its attempt to acquire Hess, complicated by Hess' partnerships and political issues related to its dealings with Venezuela, resulting in a stock yield of 5% compared to 3.8% for ExxonMobil [4][5] - Despite these challenges, Chevron has a strong track record of increasing its dividend for 38 consecutive years and maintains a solid balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 0.15x, allowing it to navigate current market volatility [5] Group 3: PepsiCo - PepsiCo's growth has slowed post-pandemic as it can no longer implement significant price increases, compounded by weakness in the salty snack category and pressure from health trends, yet it maintains a historically high yield of around 3.8% [6] - As a Dividend King, PepsiCo has increased its dividend annually for over five decades and is actively acquiring brands like Siete and Poppi to position itself for future growth [7]