As the U.S. stock market shows signs of resilience with major indices inching toward record highs, investors are keenly observing key earnings reports and Federal Reserve developments. In this environment, dividend stocks yielding 3.6% can offer a blend of income and stability, making them an attractive option for those seeking reliable returns amidst market fluctuations.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) |
5.31% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) |
3.54% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) |
5.89% |
★★★★★★ |
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Ennis (EBF) |
5.42% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) |
3.51% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Dillard’s (DDS) |
4.95% |
★★★★★★ |
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Columbia Banking System (COLB) |
5.33% |
★★★★★★ |
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Citizens & Northern (CZNC) |
5.49% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) |
5.42% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) |
3.25% |
★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 123 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: Bank OZK is a full-service Arkansas state-chartered bank offering retail and commercial banking services across the United States, with a market capitalization of $5.87 billion.
Operations: Bank OZK generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, amounting to $1.51 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Bank OZK recently increased its quarterly common stock dividend to US$0.44 per share, reflecting a steady growth in dividends over the past decade. The bank’s dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 26.8%, indicating sustainability. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, Bank OZK offers a dividend yield of 3.38%, which is lower than top-tier US dividend payers but remains reliable and stable over time.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Preferred Bank offers a range of banking products and services catering to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, professionals, and high net worth individuals, with a market cap of approximately $1.16 billion.
Operations: Preferred Bank’s revenue primarily stems from its Commercial Bank segment, generating $267.98 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Preferred Bank declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.75 per share, maintaining stability and growth over the past decade. With a payout ratio of 30.5%, dividends are well-covered by earnings, ensuring reliability despite recent insider selling and forecasted earnings decline. Trading at 58.7% below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.18% is lower than top-tier payers but remains attractive for investors seeking consistent returns amidst stable financial performance in recent quarters.