Four companies with high dividend yields—Medical Properties Trust, AT&T, Pfizer, and Kraft Heinz—are under pressure as rising debt costs and refinancing challenges threaten their payouts. Medical Properties Trust faces thin dividend coverage amid high leverage and tenant rent issues. AT&T's heavy debt load and cash flow decline put its dividend at risk despite stable earnings. Pfizer's dividend yield exceeds its earnings yield, with free cash flow falling short of dividend payments. Kraft Heinz struggles with shrinking business and high debt, though free cash flow currently covers dividends. Investors should monitor coverage measures, leverage targets, and refinancing terms to gauge dividend safety.
As of Nov 05, 2026 20:21 WIB, AT&T trades at USD 22.13, closer to its 52-week low of USD 20.49 than its high of USD 29.10, with a dividend yield of 5.08%. Pfizer, meanwhile, is priced at USD 31.04 with a slightly higher dividend yield of 5.59%, reflecting a steadier position despite its dividend yield exceeding earnings yield. On Pluang, AT&T shows a 1-day gain of 1.33%, while Pfizer is up 0.81%, highlighting modest positive moves amid concerns over dividend safety.
