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GE Alternatives
The closest GE alternative is MMM (1.81% yield, 8.8/10 safety), followed by . All 1 sit in the same industrials sector as GE (0.52% yield, 7.8/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to GE in our universe is MMM — 1.29% higher yield than GE (1.81% vs 0.52%) and a 8.8/10 safety score compared to GE's 7.8/10.
Switching from GE 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 GE 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 GE 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 GE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM · 3M Company | 1.81% | 8.8/10 · Strong | 1.29% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best GE alternatives?
The closest GE 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 0.52% and 7.8/10 for GE.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to GE?
Yes — MMM yields 1.81% versus GE's 0.52%. Its safety score is 8.8/10 against GE's 7.8/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to GE?
We rank 1 similar stocks for GE: MMM. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks GE on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
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