My Top 3 Dividend-Paying Buy-And-Hold Stocks For 2026

PepsiCo, Allianz, and VICI Properties are my top buy-and-hold dividend stocks for 2026, blending yield and growth. PEP offers a 3.36% yield, robust 7.36% 10-year dividend CAGR, and trades at a 20.78 P/E, below its 5-year average. ALIZY delivers a 3.79% yield, strong EPS growth outlook, and sector-leading rankings, supporting both income and capital appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • 12 hours ago

VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) concluded the recent trading session at $29.86, signifying a +1.91% move from its prior day's close.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 18, 2026

VICI Properties: Becoming More Attractive As The Yield Keeps Rising

VICI Properties offers unmatched stability and predictability, ideal for income-focused investors seeking 8%-10% annual returns with capital preservation. VICI's unique, irreplicable Vegas-centric portfolio ensures 100% occupancy, long leases, annual rent escalations, and one of the safest revenue streams in the market. Growth has slowed as management remains highly selective, with the deal pipeline thin and AFFO per share growth moderating, but the starting yield is at a multi-year high.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

8 High Yields Of Quality And Value To Buy

Rose's Income Garden portfolio features 75 dividend payers, 47+ with investment-grade S&P ratings and a 6.09% forward yield. Eight quality, high-yield stocks (4.7%-10%) are highlighted, with detailed valuation, yield, and buy/hold/trim recommendations. Several names, including ARCC, VICI, and KMB, are near fair or undervalued levels, while MO, BTI, and WPC are seen as ones to watch and hold.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

4 Strong High-Yield REITs For The Value Rotation

There are numerous indications that the stock market is nearing a top, and a rotation is underway to value and to other assets, including real estate. This article presents four REITs (real estate investment trusts) that yield at least 200 basis points above the 2-year Treasury rate. All four companies have safe and reliable dividends, sturdy balance sheets, and positive forward revenue growth.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2026

VICI Properties Vs. Gaming and Leisure Properties: The Vegas-Focused REIT Is The Winner

VICI Properties and Gaming and Leisure Properties are two casino REITs that look similar on the surface. But VICI focuses mostly on Las Vegas, whereas GLPI invests primarily in regional markets. Premium locations justify higher valuations. We prefer VICI Properties.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2026

The 1 Stock I'd Buy Before AGNC Investment Right Now

AGNC pays a high yield, but its profits are under pressure. Vici pays a lower yield, but its business model is more stable.

The Motley Fool • Feb 11, 2026

VICI Properties' 3 Credit Ratings Point To A Clear Consensus

I've spent the past few months mapping how net lease REITs sit relative to the BBB- investment-grade cliff — who has buffer, who doesn't, and what separates a stable floor from a trap door. Most of the time, the tension is between what the company earns and what the rating agencies see.

Benzinga • Feb 9, 2026

VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

In the latest trading session, VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) closed at $28.85, marking a +2.85% move from the previous day.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 5, 2026

My Dividend Growth Income: January 2026 Update

January delivered a robust 2.47% monthly increase in forward dividend income, reaching $6,442.40 and positioning the portfolio ahead of 2026 growth targets. Initiated a new position in Agree Realty for its strong monthly dividend growth, investment-grade property mix, and prudent payout ratio. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners announced a 5.8% dividend increase, adding $47.85 in forward income and reinforcing conviction in its infrastructure-driven growth.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026