With US services activity still expanding and input costs rising, many investors are looking for steadier cash returns rather than relying only on capital gains. That is where Dividend Powerhouses come in. This screener focuses on companies paying more than a 5% yield that is covered, growing and stable. In this article you will see three stocks from the list that stand out for income focused portfolios.

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Deutsche Telekom (XTRA:DTE)

Overview: Deutsche Telekom is a global telecom group that provides mobile, broadband, fixed line, and TV services, along with cloud, security, and IT solutions for consumers, businesses, and public sector clients. It serves customers across Germany, the wider Europe region, and the United States, with its headquarters in Bonn.

Operations: Deutsche Telekom generates most of its revenue from the United States at about €78.0b, followed by Germany at about €25.7b and the wider Europe segment at about €12.7b, with smaller contributions from Systems Solutions and Group Headquarters & Group Services.

Market Cap: €131.6b

Income focused investors may find Deutsche Telekom interesting because it combines a 3.65% dividend yield with a telecom footprint that spans Germany, wider Europe, and a large U.S. exposure through T Mobile US. Analysts expect earnings growth of about 10.5% per year and see meaningful upside to current pricing. Recent Q2 and H1 2026 results show revenue at more than €30b per quarter, even as net income and margins came under pressure. Heavy debt funding and ongoing fiber and 5G spending are important risks, especially given modest forecast revenue growth of 2.8% per year. For dividend seekers, a key consideration is how AI driven cost efficiencies, network automation and quantum communication projects could affect future cash flows and the valuation of this stock.

Deutsche Telekom’s wide footprint, AI cost efforts and 3.65% yield may be masking a much more interesting income story. Review the 5 key rewards and 1 important warning sign to see what might shift the balance next.

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EOG Resources (EOG)

Overview: EOG Resources is a Houston based oil and gas producer that explores for, develops, and sells crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas across major US basins, Trinidad and Tobago, and select international regions. It also owns and operates gathering, processing, and marketing infrastructure that helps move its production to end markets.

Market Cap: US$75.3b

Income investors might find EOG Resources interesting because it combines a history of regular dividends and buybacks with low cost, multi basin operations. These operations recently supported record Q2 2026 results, including US$4.7b in operating cash flow and US$2.8b in free cash flow. The company is pursuing acquisitions such as Encino in the Utica shale and is using its own pipelines and gas assets to target LNG and power demand, which could be relevant for long term cash generation. However, investors also need to weigh risks such as the energy transition, commodity price swings, acquisition integration, and ESG pressure on financing. For those looking to understand how these factors relate to potential income, there is more to examine in EOG’s detailed fundamentals and risk profile.

EOG Resources’ record quarterly cash flows and multi basin footprint could be masking a different income story. Review the 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs (1 is major!) to see how commodity swings and acquisitions might change the script next.

MINISO Group Holding (MNSO)

Overview: MINISO Group Holding runs a global chain of design led lifestyle and pop toy stores, offering everything from home decor and small electronics to cosmetics, snacks, and collectibles under its MINISO and TOP TOY brands, supported by online sales and brand licensing.

Operations: MINISO generates most of its revenue from the MINISO brand in Mainland China at about CN¥15.1b and overseas markets at about CN¥9.0b, with a smaller contribution from TOP TOY at about CN¥2.7b.

Market Cap: US$3.7b

MINISO Group Holding may be of interest if you are looking at dividend income with a growth angle. The company is expanding globally through both standard outlets and higher earning "super stores", supported by IP themed ranges and pop toy concepts that target younger shoppers. The stock trades on P/E multiples that are lower than many peers and has been highlighted in some analyses as trading below certain fair value estimates. However, recent margin pressure, an unstable dividend record, and reliance on external borrowing mean that execution and capital discipline are important considerations.

MINISO Group Holding’s global rollout and lower P/E multiples could be masking a richer story for dividend focused growth. See how the 4 key rewards and 2 important warning signs reframes the trade off between expansion, leverage and payouts

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