In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, though it is up 5.7% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 13% annually. In such a climate, dividend stocks yielding up to 6% can offer investors a compelling blend of income and potential growth, making them an attractive option for those seeking stability and returns in their portfolios.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) |
6.49% |
★★★★★★ |
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Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) |
5.51% |
★★★★★★ |
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Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) |
5.18% |
★★★★★★ |
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First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) |
7.23% |
★★★★★★ |
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OceanFirst Financial (NasdaqGS:OCFC) |
5.08% |
★★★★★★ |
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Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) |
5.75% |
★★★★★★ |
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Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) |
5.22% |
★★★★★★ |
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Dillard’s (NYSE:DDS) |
8.08% |
★★★★★★ |
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Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) |
5.94% |
★★★★★★ |
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Ennis (NYSE:EBF) |
5.34% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 170 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Here’s a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Shore Bancshares, Inc., with a market cap of $411.90 million, operates as a bank holding company for Shore United Bank, N.A.
Operations: Shore Bancshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $196.96 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Shore Bancshares offers a reliable dividend with a current yield of 3.84%, although it’s below the top tier in the US market. The company’s dividends are well covered by earnings, with a low payout ratio of 36.4% and forecasted to improve to 28.1% in three years, suggesting sustainability. Recent executive changes include appointing Charles S. Cullum as CFO, potentially impacting future financial strategies positively given his extensive experience in finance roles at Sandy Spring Bancorp.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: ConocoPhillips is involved in the exploration, production, transportation, and marketing of crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG, and natural gas liquids with a market cap of approximately $109.17 billion.
Operations: ConocoPhillips generates revenue from several segments, including Alaska ($6.55 billion), Canada ($5.64 billion), Lower 48 ($37.03 billion), Asia Pacific ($2.94 billion), and Europe, Middle East, and North Africa ($6.37 billion).
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