As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility, with major indices experiencing declines despite assurances from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the economy’s strength, investors are increasingly looking to dividend stocks for stability and income. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a reliable source of returns and potential resilience against market fluctuations, making them an attractive option for those seeking steady cash flow amidst economic uncertainties.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) |
5.75% |
★★★★★★ |
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Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) |
4.68% |
★★★★★★ |
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Dillard’s (NYSE:DDS) |
7.00% |
★★★★★★ |
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Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) |
6.46% |
★★★★★★ |
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Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) |
5.24% |
★★★★★★ |
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Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) |
4.86% |
★★★★★★ |
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First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) |
6.50% |
★★★★★★ |
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Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) |
5.48% |
★★★★★★ |
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Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) |
4.82% |
★★★★★★ |
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Ennis (NYSE:EBF) |
4.63% |
★★★★★★ |
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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: VAALCO Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, and Canada with a market cap of approximately $400.45 million.
Operations: VAALCO Energy’s revenue primarily comes from its exploration and production of hydrocarbons, totaling $506.42 million.
Dividend Yield: 6.5%
VAALCO Energy’s dividend yield is among the top 25% of US market payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flow. Despite only three years of dividend payments, they have been stable. The company recently secured a new $190 million credit facility for strategic investments, indicating financial flexibility. Additionally, VAALCO expanded its operations in Côte d’Ivoire through a farm-in agreement, potentially enhancing future revenue streams to support dividends further.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is a distributor of metalworking and MRO products and services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally with a market cap of approximately $4.59 billion.