Berkshire Hathaway(NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) It has never paid a quarterly dividend under Warren Buffett’s leadership. While the investment legend is set to step down as CEO at the end of the year, he will never be able to do so.
But that doesn’t mean Buffett isn’t a fan of dividend stocks. Berkshire’s portfolio is full of them, and some offer particularly impressive returns. Here are Buffett’s three best high-yield dividend stocks for income investors to buy now.
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Income investors looking for ultra-high dividend yield among Buffett’s holdings will want to check out: Strip(NYSE:CVX). This oil and gas giant pays a forward dividend yield of 4.5%.
Even better, Chevron has increased its dividend for 38 years in a row. The company has increased its dividend in the last five years compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 6%.
Chevron leads the oil and gas industry in cash flow from operating growth through 2024. It also has the industry’s highest production CAGR. More importantly, the company is in a good financial position to handle any price environment for crude oil.
Investors will likely be rewarded with “invisible dividends” from Chevron. stock buybacks. The company has repurchased shares in 18 of the last 22 years. Management expects to repurchase 3% to 6% of outstanding shares annually.
What is Buffett’s favorite stock? A strong example can be given other than Berkshire Hathaway itself. Coca-Cola Company(NYSE: KO). He’s owned Coca-Cola longer than any other stock. And it’s Berkshire’s fourth-largest holding.
Coca-Cola should also be a favorite among income investors. The food and beverage company pays a 2.9% dividend yield. Coca-Cola is a member of the Dividend Kings, an elite group of stocks that have increased their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. The streak currently stands at 63 years. I expect another dividend increase in early 2026.
While Coca-Cola is best known for its eponymous soda, the company markets 30 brands with annual sales of $1 billion or more. Overall, Coca-Cola ranks as the world’s top consumer brand.
If you’re worried that the stock market will hit a rough patch in 2026, Coca-Cola may be an especially smart choice. Due to its long history of stability, the stock is viewed as a safe haven by many investors.
You may be a little surprised when you see United Health Group(NYSE: UNH) It’s on Buffett’s list of best high-yield dividend stocks. The healthcare company’s 2.7% dividend yield meets requirements, but its shares have significantly underperformed in 2025.
Buffett recognized the opportunity presented by UnitedHealth’s sharp sales in the second quarter of this year. He purchased approximately 5 million shares for Berkshire’s portfolio. Buffett wasn’t the only billionaire to take the opportunity to buy blue-chip stocks at a discount. David Tepper also weighed in on UnitedHealth in the second quarter.
Income investors can still buy these high-yielding dividend stocks at affordable prices. UnitedHealth Group’s share price remains well below its previous high. More importantly, the company’s outlook is expected to improve significantly next year.
Most of UnitedHealth Group’s problems in 2025 were due to higher-than-expected medical costs in Medicare Advantage plans. However, health insurance premiums are increasing, and this will be an important step in solving the problems in 2026.
I believe Chevron, Coca-Cola, and UnitedHealth Group are the best high-yield dividend stocks in Buffett’s portfolio for income investors to buy right now. However, I think a few of them deserve more honorable mention.
Three of the five Japanese stocks Berkshire Hathaway owns offer dividend yields above 2.8%: Mitsubishi(OTC: MSBHF)(OTC: MTSU.Y), Mitsui(OTC: MITSF)(OTC: MITSY)And Sumitomo(OTC: SSUM.F)(OTC: SSUM.Y). Valuations are also attractive.
Buffett said he anticipates Berkshire will own all of those Japanese stocks “indefinitely.” Abel is also on the same page. At Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting earlier this year, he predicted keeping them “for 50 years or forever.”
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Keith Speights He has positions in Berkshire Hathaway and Chevron. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway and Chevron. The Motley Fool recommends UnitedHealth Group. The Motley Fool has a feature disclosure policy.
