VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Dividend.com vs Zacks (Zacks.com) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Dividend.com adds Dividends, Stock Ideas, Compounding Calculator, Blogs, Newsletters, and Dividend coverage that Zacks (Zacks.com) skips.

Zacks (Zacks.com) includes ETF Screeners, Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, and Transcripts categories that Dividend.com omits.

Dividend.com highlights: Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members..

Zacks (Zacks.com) is known for: Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..

Zacks (Zacks.com) offers mobile access, which Dividend.com skips.

Dividend.com

dividend.com

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Dividend.com provides tools and research for dividend-focused investors. The free tier includes a screener, news, and calendars, while Premium ($199/year) unlocks model portfolios, curated lists, CSV downloads, payout estimates, ad-free browsing, and detailed DARS™ breakdowns. Quotes are delayed by 24 hours, with financial data powered by Mergent.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency.
Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds.
DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members.
Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.
Dividend Assistant links to brokerage accounts (or manual entry) to estimate 12-month dividend income.

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Zacks (Zacks.com)

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Equity and fund research platform best known for the Zacks Rank system, Style Scores, and detailed earnings analysis. Free users get access to basic screeners and research pages, while Premium unlocks the full #1 Rank list, Equity Research Reports, and 45+ premium screens. The Earnings ESP filter is exclusive to Premium, and Zacks Ultimate bundles all of the firm’s private portfolios. The mobile app includes subscriber alerts and real-time ECN quotes.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.
Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

6 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Calendar, and News plus 3 more areas.

Where they differ

Dividend.com

Distinct strengths include:

Dividends

Stock Ideas

Compounding Calculator

Blogs

Newsletters

Dividend

Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency.
Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds.
DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members.
Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.

Zacks (Zacks.com)

Distinct strengths include:

ETF Screeners

Alerts

Analyst Forecasts

Analyst Price Targets

Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages.
Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors.
Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters.
Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Dividend.com	Zacks (Zacks.com)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Calendar, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores Unique: Dividends, Stock Ideas, Compounding Calculator, Blogs, Newsletters, Dividend	Shared: Screeners, Calendar, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores Unique: ETF Screeners, Alerts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Transcripts
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency. Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds. DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members. Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers. Dividend Assistant links to brokerage accounts (or manual entry) to estimate 12-month dividend income. CSV export of tables and screener results for use in Excel or Google Sheets (Premium).	Unique Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages. Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors. Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters. Per-ticker pages with analyst forecasts, price targets, and earnings estimates. Unique Price-Consensus-EPS Surprise charts that map historical estimate accuracy and surprises. Earnings Calendar with upcoming and historical quarterly results.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Dividend.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Calendar, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, and Scores workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Dividend.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) require subscriptions?

Both Dividend.com and Zacks (Zacks.com) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Zacks (Zacks.com) ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Dividend.com focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Dividend.com differentiates itself with Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members., whereas Zacks (Zacks.com) stands out for Zacks Rank system (#1–#5) and Zacks Industry Rank shown on company pages., Style Scores across Value, Growth, and Momentum factors., and Stock, ETF, and mutual fund screeners with hundreds of filters..

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