3 Dividend Stocks In US Offering Yields Up To 3.7%

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As the U.S. stock market reaches record highs following a post-election rally, investor optimism is buoyed by favorable economic conditions and recent policy shifts. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling opportunity for those seeking steady income streams amidst market exuberance.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

4.47%

★★★★★★

Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)

4.86%

★★★★★★

Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)

4.46%

★★★★★★

BCB Bancorp (NasdaqGM:BCBP)

4.89%

★★★★★★

Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)

4.57%

★★★★★★

Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)

5.41%

★★★★★★

First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)

5.54%

★★★★★★

Ennis (NYSE:EBF)

4.52%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.46%

★★★★★★

Heritage Commerce (NasdaqGS:HTBK)

4.79%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 132 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

OceanFirst Financial

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: OceanFirst Financial Corp., with a market cap of $1.18 billion, operates as the bank holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A., providing various banking services.

Operations: OceanFirst Financial Corp. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking Operations, which amounts to $380.97 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

OceanFirst Financial's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 45.9%, indicating strong coverage by earnings. Although its dividend yield of 3.8% is below the top quartile in the US market, it remains attractive due to its reliability and stability. The company trades at a discount to fair value, enhancing its appeal as a value investment. Recent earnings growth supports continued dividend sustainability.

NasdaqGS:OCFC Dividend History as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:OCFC Dividend History as at Nov 2024

United Bankshares

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: United Bankshares, Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to offer commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $5.62 billion.

Operations: United Bankshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $977.69 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

United Bankshares offers a stable dividend profile, with a consistent increase over 50 years and recent annual dividends totaling US$1.48 per share for 2024. The payout ratio stands at 55.9%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, with forecasts suggesting continued coverage in three years. Despite a dividend yield of 3.44% being lower than the top quartile in the US market, its reliability is appealing to investors seeking steady income streams. The stock trades below estimated fair value, enhancing its attractiveness as an investment option.

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