Peers · Industrials
DE Alternatives
The closest DE alternative is MMM (1.81% yield, 8.8/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same industrials sector as DE (1.09% yield, 8.1/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to DE in our universe is MMM — 0.72% higher yield than DE (1.81% vs 1.09%) and a 8.8/10 safety score compared to DE's 8.1/10.
Switching from DE 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 DE 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 DE on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from DE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM · 3M Company | 1.81% | 8.8/10 · Strong | 0.72% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best DE alternatives?
The closest DE alternatives are MMM — all in the same industrials sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. MMM is the single closest match at 1.81% yield and 8.8/10 safety, versus 1.09% and 8.1/10 for DE.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to DE?
Yes — MMM yields 1.81% versus DE's 1.09%. Its safety score is 8.8/10 against DE's 8.1/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to DE?
We rank 1 similar stocks for DE: MMM. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks DE on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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