12 Best Stocks That Pay Monthly Dividends in 2025

2. STAG Industrial, Inc. (NASDAQ:STAG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

STAG Industrial, Inc. (NASDAQ:STAG) has a diversified portfolio of industrial properties, including warehouses and light manufacturing facilities. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported revenue of $199.3 million, which showed an 8.7% growth from the same period last year. It generated $139.2 million in Same Store Cash Net Operating Income (NOI), reflecting a 4.4% increase from the $133.4 million reported in the same period of 2023. Additionally, Cash Available for Distribution rose to $88.6 million, up 1.6% from $87.2 million in the fourth quarter of the previous year.

STAG Industrial, Inc. (NASDAQ:STAG), one of the best dividend stocks, acquired 15 buildings in Q4 2024, totaling 2.4 million square feet for $293.7 million, with a Cash Capitalization Rate of 6.2% and a Straight-Line Capitalization Rate of 6.9%. In addition, it sold two buildings covering 366,599 square feet for $29.4 million. As of December 31, 2024, the company reported an overall portfolio occupancy rate of 96.5%, while the Operating Portfolio reached 97.3%.

STAG Industrial, Inc. (NASDAQ:STAG)’s cash position remained stable as well. The company ended the quarter with over $36.2 million available in cash and cash equivalents, up from $20.7 million in the prior-year period. It currently offers a monthly dividend of $0.1242 per share, having raised it by 1% in January. The stock has a dividend yield of 4.21%, as recorded on February 13. It is one of the best dividend stocks on our list as the company has kept its dividends steady since 2011.