AI Stocks That Pay: Broadcom, Vertiv, and Caterpillar Lead the Way

Investors seeking both AI exposure and dividend payments often overlook certain stocks that offer this combination. However, several companies are making it possible to get paid while investing in artificial intelligence (AI). Broadcom, Vertiv, and Caterpillar are among the few companies that provide both AI-related growth opportunities and dividend payouts.

Broadcom has quickly entered the AI race by evolving a broad portfolio of technologies to extend its leadership in enabling next-generation AI infrastructure. The company's strong cash-generating abilities allow it to consistently reward shareholders over its history, with a 13.3% five-year annualized dividend growth rate and a current yield of 0.7%. Broadcom's stock has long been a favorite among those seeking tech exposure paired with paydays.

Vertiv provides services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services. While its shares currently yield only a modest 0.1% annually, the stock reflects a strong play for those seeking a combination of growth and yield.

Caterpillar's products generate the raw power for data centers, with higher demand for power products used in data center applications reflecting a catalyst. The company deployed $7.9 billion in cash for share repurchases and dividend payouts throughout its FY25 and holds the elite Dividend Aristocrat title, with shares currently yielding 0.8% annually.