12 Best Stocks That Pay Monthly Dividends in 2025

1. Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) is a Michigan-based real estate investment trust company with a strong presence in the retail sector. The company’s portfolio includes major retailers such as Walmart, Tractor Supply, Dollar General, Best Buy, TJX, Dollar Tree, Lowe’s, and Kroger, which collectively contribute around one-third of its annual rental revenue. The remaining two-thirds come from a diverse mix of other well-established businesses.

Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) reported revenues of $160.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, which showed an 11.5% growth from the same period last year. During the quarter, the company invested about $371 million in 127 retail net lease properties. For the period, net income per share attributable to common stockholders declined by 5.7%, reaching $0.41. However, Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO) per share increased by 3.5%, rising to $1.02.

Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) is highly efficient, with tenants responsible for the majority of property-related operating expenses. Over the past decade, the company has experienced consistent growth, increasing its dividend by around 6% annually. Its portfolio has also expanded significantly, growing from 130 properties in 2013 to 2,370 properties by the end of 2024. Recognized as one of the best dividend stocks, Agree Realty has maintained continuous dividend payments since its IPO in 1994. Currently, it offers a monthly dividend of $0.253 per share for a dividend yield of 4.23%, as of February 13. The dividend accounts for about 74% of Core FFO per share and 73% of AFFO per share, respectively.

Overall Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) ranks first on our list of the best dividend stocks that pay monthly dividends. While we acknowledge the potential for ADC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ADC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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