Question 1

Is GE or MMM a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, GE wins more head-to-head categories (6 vs 2). MMM offers the higher yield (1.71%), while GE has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, GE or MMM?

Accepted Answer

MMM has the higher forward dividend yield at 1.71%, versus 0.52% for GE.

Question 3

Is GE or MMM safer?

Accepted Answer

GE has the higher dividend-safety score (71/100 vs 63/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is GE or MMM better value right now?

Accepted Answer

GE trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (-20% upside, overvalued), versus -55% for MMM.

Metric	GE	MMM
Forward yield	0.52%	1.71%
Annual dividend	$1.88	$3.12
Payout ratio	20%	54%
Years of growth	3 yr	1 yr
5-yr dividend growth	48.5%	-9.9%
5-yr total return	439%	6%
Dividend safety score	71 (B)	63 (C)
Fair value estimate	$283.78	$78.40
Upside to fair value	-20%	-55%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$363.8B	$91.8B
P/E ratio	42.9	31.6

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