10 Best Healthcare Dividend Stocks
In this article we analyze 10 best healthcare dividend stocks. Our thesis scrutinizes top healthcare companies with solid product pipelines as well as a strong history of dividends, with over 2% yield and no cuts in the last 5 years (including 2020). Click to skip ahead our discussion and see the
The coronavirus crisis ushered in an era of dramatic volatility for healthcare stocks. While major healthcare companies like Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) and AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ: AZN) became the center of attention as the world held its breath for a vaccine, major hospital operators, pharmacies and health services companies suffered losses amid declining elective surgeries, emergency department and clinic closures. According to a study conducted by the American Hospital Association, American hospitals and health systems suffered a $202.6 billion loss in a period of four months because of the coronavirus crisis. Despite all of this, S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index is up over 7.8% year to date. Most of the losses faced by the healthcare industry were temporary, and the industry retains its deep organic roots for long-term growth.