
The average yield of the three highlighted stocks, Bristol Myers Squibb, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital, and Ares Capital, is 8.5%. Investing evenly among these three stocks can secure $1,000 in annual dividend income with about $11,800 invested.

Bristol Myers Squibb's stock price fell recently due to the company lowering its earnings outlook for 2024. The pharmaceutical giant reported a net loss in Q1, which was mainly attributed to the acquisitions of clinical-stage drugmakers5. Despite the setback, the company's revenue increased by 5% YoY, and it maintains a robust pipeline, which could make it a potential bargain for long-term investors.