In an environment of higher interest rates, investors are once again focusing more on tangible returns and balance sheet strength. However, only a very small group of companies offers both a high dividend yield of over 4% and a cash position exceeding $10 billion. It is precisely this combination that often signals the ability to pay shareholders even in tough times. Which companies are among the most generous payers with a solid liquidity reserve today?

Dividend yield and cash on the balance sheet are two metrics that may not seem related at first glance. In reality, however, they complement each other. A high dividend yield on its own can be a trap if it isn’t backed by a sufficiently strong financial profile. Conversely, a large cash reserve creates a cushion that allows a company to maintain payouts even during periods when operating cash flow temporarily declines or market conditions deteriorate. The combination of both is therefore among the characteristics that dividend investors…