3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 7.3% Yield

As the U.S. stock market navigates a mixed landscape with the Dow faltering and tech stocks like those in the Nasdaq seeing gains from cloud computing deals, investors are keenly observing shifts in economic indicators such as private-sector payroll data amidst government shutdowns. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive choice for those seeking reliable returns despite market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Timberland Bancorp (TSBK)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Timberland Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Timberland Bank, offering a range of community banking services in Washington, with a market cap of $253.41 million.

Operations: Timberland Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its community banking services, amounting to $81.62 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Timberland Bancorp's recent earnings report shows solid financial performance, with net income rising to US$29.16 million for the full year, supporting its dividend growth. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to US$0.28 per share, reflecting a stable and growing payout history over the past decade. With a low payout ratio of 27.7%, dividends are well covered by earnings, though the yield of 3.45% is below top-tier levels in the U.S market.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Timberland Bancorp's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Timberland Bancorp's share price might be on the cheaper side.

GeoPark (GPRK)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: GeoPark Limited is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company active in several Latin American countries, with a market cap of $417.18 million.

Operations: GeoPark Limited generates revenue primarily through its oil and gas exploration and production segment, amounting to $560.35 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.4%

GeoPark's dividend yield of 7.38% ranks it among the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, yet its volatile and short six-year dividend history raises sustainability concerns. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 72.1%, financial challenges include declining production and earnings, with recent quarterly sales falling to US$119.79 million from US$190.2 million a year ago, impacting profit margins significantly. Recent M&A activities and strategic expansions in Argentina signal potential for future growth but add complexity to its financial outlook.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in GeoPark's dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that GeoPark's current price could be inflated.

Teekay Tankers (TNK)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Teekay Tankers Ltd. offers marine transportation services to the oil industry both in Bermuda and globally, with a market cap of $2.11 billion.

Operations: Teekay Tankers Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from its Tankers segment, amounting to $824.14 million, and its Marine Services and Other segment, contributing $127.74 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Teekay Tankers' dividend yield of 3.3% is below the top U.S. payers, with a history marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 33.1%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 76.6%). Recent Q3 results show net income growth to US$92.08 million despite revenue declines, suggesting operational resilience amidst financial challenges and a declared quarterly dividend of US$0.25 per share reflects ongoing shareholder returns commitment.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Teekay Tankers with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Teekay Tankers implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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