As the U.S. stock market navigates mixed signals from inflation data and fluctuating earnings reports, major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to reach record highs despite ongoing concerns about tariffs. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks offer a potential avenue for stability and income generation, making them an attractive consideration for investors seeking to balance risk with consistent returns.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Valley National Bancorp (VLY) |
4.58% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Universal (UVV) |
5.96% |
★★★★★★ |
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Southside Bancshares (SBSI) |
4.62% |
★★★★★☆ |
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First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) |
6.01% |
★★★★★★ |
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Ennis (EBF) |
5.42% |
★★★★★★ |
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Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) |
3.91% |
★★★★★☆ |
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Dillard’s (DDS) |
5.92% |
★★★★★★ |
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CompX International (CIX) |
4.50% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Columbia Banking System (COLB) |
5.78% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Chevron (CVX) |
4.51% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 136 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Sierra Bancorp, with a market cap of $425.24 million, operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra, offering retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals and businesses in California.
Operations: Sierra Bancorp generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which amounted to $144.26 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Sierra Bancorp’s dividend strategy is characterized by reliability and stability, with dividends growing consistently over the past decade. The company’s payout ratio of 34.3% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, though its yield of 3.14% is below the top tier in the US market. Recent developments include a $0.25 per share quarterly dividend and a strategic buyback program totaling $20.03 million, enhancing shareholder value despite modest net income growth recently reported for Q1 2025.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bunge Global SA is an agribusiness and food company operating worldwide with a market cap of approximately $20.39 billion.
Operations: Bunge Global SA generates its revenue from three main segments: Agribusiness ($44.23 billion), Refined and Specialty Oils ($12.89 billion), and Milling ($1.63 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Bunge Global’s dividend strategy reflects stability, with consistent growth over the past decade despite a yield of 3.73%, which is below the top US payers. The recent merger with Viterra Limited enhances its global agribusiness position. However, dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, and profit margins have decreased from last year. A $4.96 billion shelf registration filing could impact future financial flexibility amidst these challenges.