The market has been flat over the last week but is up 10.0% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum. In this environment, dividend stocks yielding at least 3% can offer a reliable income stream and potential stability for investors seeking consistent returns amidst fluctuating market conditions.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Valley National Bancorp (VLY) |
5.07% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Universal (UVV) |
5.63% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Southside Bancshares (SBSI) |
5.15% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) |
3.91% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) |
7.13% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Ennis (EBF) |
5.48% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Dillard’s (DDS) |
6.42% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Credicorp (BAP) |
5.09% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
CompX International (CIX) |
5.01% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Columbia Banking System (COLB) |
6.41% |
★★★★★★ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Mercantile Bank Corporation, with a market cap of $712.08 million, operates as the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank, offering commercial and retail banking services to small- to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States.
Operations: Mercantile Bank Corporation generates revenue of $222.30 million from its banking products, services, and investment securities.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Mercantile Bank offers a stable dividend history with payments increasing over the past decade. The recent quarterly cash dividend of US$0.37 per share marks a 5.7% rise from the previous year, supported by a low payout ratio of 30%, indicating coverage by earnings. Despite trading at good value and below fair value estimates, its dividend yield of 3.37% is lower than top-tier US dividend payers. Recent shelf registration filings may impact future capital strategies.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: WaFd, Inc. is the bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank, offering lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services in the United States with a market cap of approximately $2.26 billion.
Operations: WaFd, Inc.’s revenue is primarily derived from its Banking and Financial Services segment, which generated $729.80 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
WaFd provides a stable dividend history, with payments increasing over the past decade. The recent quarterly cash dividend of US$0.27 per share reflects consistent payouts supported by a low payout ratio of 40.1%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Although trading at 46.9% below fair value and offering good relative value, its yield of 3.83% is below top-tier US dividend payers. Recent net charge-offs increased significantly, which may affect future financial stability and capital allocation strategies.