Want $4,266 in Passive Income? Invest $80,000 ($26,667 Each) Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Market volatility in 2026 and ongoing uncertainty around tariffs remind income-focused investors of a simple truth: earned income alone is fragile. When layoffs accelerate and cost-of-living pressures mount, investors whose portfolios generate cash sleep best. Dividend income does exactly that.

High-yield dividend stocks offer liquidity that real estate cannot. You can rebalance, reinvest, or redirect cash flow without waiting months for a closing or paying transaction costs. For investors wanting their money working around the clock, the combination of yield, flexibility and compounding potential makes dividend equities compelling.

We screened our 24/7 Wall St. dividend equity research database for stocks that pay massive dividends. We found a collection of companies that, combined, can generate over $4,750 a year in passive annual income if you invest $26,667 in each stock at the time of this writing.

Clearway Energy

• Stock #3: Clearway Energy (NYSE:CWEN | CWEN Price Prediction)
• Yield: 4.82%
• Shares for $26,667: ~688
• Annual Passive Income: ~$1,266.40

Clearway Energy is a clean energy yieldco that passes through cash flow from long-term contracted power assets to shareholders. Following its May 1, 2026, corporate restructuring, the company simplified its capital structure by converting Class A shares into a single Class C (CWEN) line. Its portfolio spans wind, solar, and battery storage, bolstered by the recently completed 320 MW Honeycomb battery storage project in Utah. The business model relies on contracted cash flow, making the dividend both elevated and predictable.

The yieldco format drives the yield: Clearway distributes the bulk of its cash available for distribution (CAFD) rather than retaining it. Management reaffirmed 2026 CAFD guidance of $470M to $510M during their May 7 earnings call and maintains a long-term CAFD per share target of $2.90 to $3.10 by 2030. The quarterly dividend continues its upward trajectory, currently standing at $0.4602 per share. Clearway is expanding through targeted acquisitions, including a 613 MW solar portfolio from Deriva. Institutional investors hold approximately 93% of the float.

Best Buy

• Stock #2: Best Buy (NYSE:BBY)
• Yield: 6.46%
• Shares for $26,667: ~448
• Annual Passive Income: ~$1,720.32

Best Buy is the dominant specialty retailer in consumer electronics in the United States, generating $41.69B in FY26 revenue. The stock’s current yield is particularly high as the market weighs a significant leadership transition; on April 22, 2026, the company announced a CEO succession plan to guide its next phase of growth. Despite the change, management remains committed to returning capital through its substantial dividend and a $300M share buyback program for FY27.

The quarterly dividend was raised to $0.96 per share in March 2026, annualizing to $3.84. This follows a consistent pattern of annual increases from $0.55 quarterly in 2020. With FY27 EPS guidance of $6.30 to $6.60, the payout is well-supported by earnings. Investors are looking toward the May 28 earnings call for further updates on the “Best Buy Ads” initiative, which has become a key margin driver. Institutions hold over 100% of shares outstanding on an adjusted basis.

VICI Properties

• Stock #1: VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI)
• Yield: 6.37%
• Shares for $26,667: ~944
• Annual Passive Income: ~$1,699.20

VICI Properties is the largest experiential REIT in the United States. In May 2026, the company officially closed its $1.2 billion sale-leaseback deal with Golden Entertainment, adding seven Las Vegas-area properties and bringing its total portfolio to over 100 experiential assets. The portfolio maintains 100% occupancy under triple-net leases with a weighted average lease term of 40 years.

As a REIT, VICI must distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders. The dividend has been raised for eight consecutive years, with the current quarterly payout at $0.45 per share. With 2026 AFFO guidance standing at $2.42 to $2.45 per diluted share, the company has ample room for continued growth. VICI carries investment-grade ratings and remains a favorite for institutional investors, who hold nearly 100% of the float. Current valuations suggest the stock is trading significantly below its estimated fair value.

Combined, these three positions generate $4,685.92 in annual passive income on an $80,001 total investment.

This portfolio is durable because of its diversity: a REIT with contractual lease escalators, a cash-generating retailer with a long dividend track record, and a clean energy yieldco backed by long-term power contracts. Reinvesting even a portion of that $4,685 annually accelerates compounding, and unlike a rental property, you can redirect that income with a single click.