As the U.S. stock market experiences a surge, buoyed by strong earnings from banks and a rebound in tech stocks like Nvidia, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached new record highs. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer investors stability and income through regular payouts, making them an attractive option amidst market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)
4.59%
★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)
5.20%
★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)
5.00%
★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)
5.44%
★★★★★★
Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG)
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 $2.75 billion.
Operations: CVB Financial Corp. generates revenue primarily from its banking segment, amounting to $527.11 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
CVB Financial offers a reliable dividend, recently affirming a US$0.20 per share payout for Q3 2024. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 54.4%, ensuring sustainability and stability over the past decade. Despite trading below its estimated fair value, CVB's dividend yield of 4.07% is slightly lower than the top quartile in the U.S., but it remains attractive due to consistent growth and coverage forecasts remaining stable at around 53.6%.
Overview: Mercantile Bank Corporation, with a market cap of $749.59 million, operates as the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank of Michigan, offering commercial and retail banking services to small- to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States.
Operations: Mercantile Bank Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, amounting to $222.19 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Mercantile Bank's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a recent increase of nearly 6% to US$0.36 per share for Q4 2024. The payout ratio remains low at 28.2%, indicating well-covered dividends by earnings, which are forecasted to remain sustainable despite a slight decline in net income and earnings per share compared to last year. Although its dividend yield of 3.1% is below the top U.S. quartile, it trades significantly below its estimated fair value, offering potential relative value for investors seeking reliable income streams.
Overview: Carter's, Inc. designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear under various brands such as Carter's and OshKosh in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $2.43 billion.
Operations: Carter's, Inc. generates revenue through its U.S. Retail segment at $1.45 billion, U.S. Wholesale at $1 billion, and International operations totaling $418.19 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
Carter's dividend payments have been historically volatile, yet they remain well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 47.7% and 32.7%, respectively. Despite a recent affirmation of an US$0.80 per share dividend, the company's track record raises concerns about sustainability. The dividend yield stands at 4.75%, placing it among the top U.S. payers, but declining revenue forecasts may impact future payouts amidst a competitive price-to-earnings ratio of 10.4x against the market average.
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