The United States market has been flat over the last week, but it is up 9.9% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for growth, making them an attractive option for investors seeking stability and returns in their portfolios.
|
Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Universal (UVV) |
5.56% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Southside Bancshares (SBSI) |
5.13% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) |
3.94% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) |
7.17% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Ennis (EBF) |
5.41% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Dillard’s (DDS) |
6.52% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Credicorp (BAP) |
5.11% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
CompX International (CIX) |
5.04% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Columbia Banking System (COLB) |
6.46% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Citizens & Northern (CZNC) |
6.03% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Citizens & Northern Corporation is the bank holding company for Citizens & Northern Bank, offering a range of banking and related services to individual and corporate customers, with a market cap of $283.09 million.
Operations: Citizens & Northern Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $108.11 million.
Dividend Yield: 6%
Citizens & Northern offers a stable dividend profile with a payout ratio of 64.1%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Its dividend yield of 6.03% ranks in the top quartile among U.S. dividend payers, and payments have been consistent over the past decade, growing steadily without volatility. Recent earnings growth supports this reliability, with net income rising to US$6.29 million in Q1 2025 from US$5.31 million a year prior, reinforcing its appeal for income-focused investors amidst its recent merger developments.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., with a market cap of $731.63 million, operates through its subsidiary JBSS Ventures, LLC to process and distribute tree nuts and peanuts in the United States.
Operations: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from selling various nut and nut-related products, amounting to $1.11 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
John B. Sanfilippo & Son’s dividend yield of 4.94% is among the top 25% in the U.S., but its sustainability is questionable due to lack of free cash flow coverage, despite a low payout ratio of 17.9%. Dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they have increased overall. Recent earnings showed improved net income for Q3 2025 at US$20.15 million, highlighting potential for dividend growth amidst fluctuating sales figures.