Six dividend stocks, including Western Union, show warning signs of potential dividend cuts despite high yields.

Several dividend stocks like Western Union, FedEx, General Mills, Verizon, and Spectrum Brands are showing signs of potential dividend cuts despite some offering high yields. Western Union's yield is nearly 15%, but its stock has fallen significantly, and fundamentals are weakening with paused buybacks and rising debt. FedEx spun off its highest-margin segment, impacting earnings, while General Mills faces cash flow shortfalls after selling its yogurt business. Verizon carries heavy debt but maintains dividend coverage. Investors should be cautious as high yields may mask underlying financial risks and dividend sustainability issues.

Western Union stands out with a high dividend yield of 14.85% but a relatively small market cap of $1.97 billion, trading at USD 6.16 with a 2.76% decline as of Oct 09, 2026 23:02 WIB on Pluang. Verizon, much larger at $192.57 billion market cap, offers a 6.11% yield but has seen a sharp 9.89% drop in price recently. General Mills holds a 7.49% yield and a market cap of $17.43 billion, with a 1.46% price dip. These figures highlight the tension between attractive yields and recent price weakness on Pluang.