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DHR Alternatives

The closest DHR alternative is PFE (5.73% yield, 5.3/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same healthcare sector as DHR (0.88% yield, 6.9/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.

The closest alternative to DHR in our universe is PFE — 4.85% higher yield than DHR (5.73% vs 0.88%) and a 5.3/10 safety score compared to DHR's 6.9/10.

Switching from DHR to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether DHR dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches DHR on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.

Closest matches

TickerYieldSafetyHow it differs from DHR
PFE · Pfizer Inc.5.73%5.3/10 · Mixed4.85% yield gap (higher)

Frequently asked questions

What are the best DHR alternatives?

The closest DHR alternatives are PFE — all in the same healthcare sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. PFE is the single closest match at 5.73% yield and 5.3/10 safety, versus 0.88% and 6.9/10 for DHR.

Is there a higher-yielding alternative to DHR?

Yes — PFE yields 5.73% versus DHR's 0.88%. Its safety score is 5.3/10 against DHR's 6.9/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.

What stocks are similar to DHR?

We rank 1 similar stocks for DHR: PFE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks DHR on both dimensions at once.

Which of these do you already own?

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