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US Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

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As the U.S. market navigates the implications of new tariffs on steel and aluminum, with mixed performances across major indices, investors continue to assess the potential impacts on inflation and interest rates following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth with reliable returns amidst economic uncertainties.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)5.14%★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)4.86%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.79%★★★★★★
FMC (NYSE:FMC)6.36%★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)5.19%★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)5.84%★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)5.72%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.11%★★★★★★
CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX)4.87%★★★★★★
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS)4.76%★★★★★★

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Community Trust Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CTBI)

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

Overview: Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Community Trust Bank, Inc., with a market capitalization of approximately $1 billion.

Operations: Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through Community Banking Services, amounting to $237.61 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Community Trust Bancorp maintains a stable dividend history, recently affirming a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share, payable on April 1, 2025. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 40.3%, and this is projected to improve to 36.3% in three years. Although its yield of 3.31% is below the top quartile in the US market, CTBI's consistent growth in net income supports its reliable dividend payments over the past decade.

NasdaqGS:CTBI Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Fulton Financial (NasdaqGS:FULT)

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

Overview: Fulton Financial Corporation is a financial holding company offering consumer and commercial banking products and services across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia with a market cap of $3.71 billion.

Operations: Fulton Financial Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $1.13 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Fulton Financial's dividend payments are well-supported by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 43.5% and projected to decrease to 36.6% in three years. Despite trading below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.45% is lower than the top quartile in the US market. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend by $0.01 per share, reflecting a decade-long trend of stable and reliable dividends amidst modest earnings growth.

NasdaqGS:FULT Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Ramaco Resources (NasdaqGS:METC)

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

Overview: Ramaco Resources, Inc. is involved in the development, operation, and sale of metallurgical coal with a market cap of $523.63 million.

Operations: Ramaco Resources, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Metals & Mining - Coal segment, amounting to $698.13 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Ramaco Resources maintains a sustainable dividend with a payout ratio of 73.8% and a cash payout ratio of 46.8%, ensuring coverage by earnings and cash flows. While dividends are stable, the company has only paid them for three years, limiting its track record. Recent affirmations include quarterly dividends of $0.1375 per Class A share for early 2025, highlighting commitment despite profit margin declines from 10.5% to 4.9%. The stock trades at good value relative to peers and industry standards.

NasdaqGS:METC Dividend History as at Feb 2025

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