As U.S. markets experience a slight retreat following record highs, investors are closely watching inflation data and potential interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for those seeking steady income amidst market fluctuations.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 4.82% | ★★★★★★ |
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.51% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 4.80% | ★★★★★★ |
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) | 4.36% | ★★★★★★ |
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.49% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.54% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 134 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: CVB Financial Corp. is a bank holding company for Citizens Business Bank, offering banking and financial services to small to mid-sized businesses and individuals, with a market cap of approximately $3.25 billion.
Operations: CVB Financial Corp.'s revenue primarily comes from its banking segment, generating approximately $518.20 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
CVB Financial offers a stable dividend profile with consistent growth over the past decade and a current yield of 3.45%, though below the top US dividend payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings, maintaining a sustainable payout ratio around 56%. Recent buyback activities signal confidence in financial stability, despite slight declines in net income and interest income for Q3 2024 compared to the previous year. The company's ongoing share repurchase program may enhance shareholder value.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Ramaco Resources, Inc. focuses on the development, operation, and sale of metallurgical coal with a market cap of $610.94 million.
Operations: Ramaco Resources, Inc. generates revenue from its Metals & Mining - Coal segment, amounting to $698.13 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Ramaco Resources' dividend profile shows potential, with payments increasing over the past three years and a yield in the top 25% of US payers. The dividends are covered by earnings (73.8% payout ratio) and cash flows (46.8% cash payout ratio), indicating sustainability despite limited history under ten years. Recent financials revealed decreased profit margins and net income losses, yet stable dividends were affirmed for Q4 2024, alongside a $50 million fixed-income offering to bolster capital structure.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Peoples Bancorp Inc. is the holding company for Peoples Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking products and services, with a market cap of approximately $1.22 billion.
Operations: Peoples Bancorp Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Community Banking segment, which generated $428.74 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Peoples Bancorp offers a compelling dividend profile with a stable and growing dividend over the past decade, currently yielding 4.63%, placing it in the top 25% of US payers. The dividend is well-covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 44.9%. Despite recent net charge-offs increasing to US$6.08 million and slight declines in quarterly earnings, dividends remain reliable as affirmed by the Board's recent declaration of a US$0.40 per share payment.
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:CVBF NasdaqGS:METC and NasdaqGS:PEBO.
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