US Dividend Stocks: Citizens Financial Services And 2 Yield-Boosting Picks

As the U.S. stock market experiences a surge, buoyed by hopes of interest rate cuts and strong bank earnings, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a stable income source amidst fluctuating treasury yields. In this dynamic environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for growth can be a strategic way to enhance portfolio returns while navigating current economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.60%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.07%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.75%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.07%	★★★★★★
Polaris (NYSE:PII)	4.69%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)	5.07%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.74%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.80%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.91%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.89%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 149 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Citizens Financial Services (NasdaqCM:CZFS)

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

Overview: Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company offering a range of banking products and services to individual, business, governmental, and institutional customers, with a market cap of $284.87 million.

Operations: Citizens Financial Services, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from the Community Banking segment, which accounts for $98.20 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Citizens Financial Services offers a stable dividend yield of 3.11%, supported by a low payout ratio of 33.7%, ensuring sustainability and reliability over the past decade. Despite being below the top tier in dividend yields, it trades at an attractive valuation, significantly undervalued compared to its fair value estimate. Earnings have shown robust growth, enhancing future dividend coverage prospects, while recent buybacks and steady earnings per share highlight financial stability amidst increased net charge-offs.

• Dive into the specifics of Citizens Financial Services here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Citizens Financial Services' current price could be quite moderate.

BCB Bancorp (NasdaqGM:BCBP)

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

Overview: BCB Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for BCB Community Bank, providing banking products and services to businesses and individuals in the United States, with a market cap of $194.69 million.

Operations: BCB Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $89.64 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

BCB Bancorp provides a high dividend yield of 5.43%, ranking in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with stable and reliable payouts over the past decade. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 54.6%, expected to improve to 39.5% in three years, ensuring sustainability despite recent net charge-offs and declining profit margins. Recent private placements and debt exchanges bolster its financial position without impacting dividend reliability.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in BCB Bancorp's dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that BCB Bancorp's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)

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

Overview: Financial Institutions, Inc. is a holding company for Five Star Bank, offering banking and financial services to individuals, municipalities, and businesses in New York with a market cap of approximately $519.78 million.

Operations: Financial Institutions, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $193.83 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Financial Institutions, Inc. offers a stable dividend yield of 4.41%, with dividends well-covered by earnings at a payout ratio of 37.4%. Despite recent shareholder dilution from a $100 million equity offering and slight declines in net income, its dividends have been consistently reliable and growing over the past decade. The company trades below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential for capital appreciation while maintaining dividend stability amidst modest net charge-offs and steady financial performance.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Financial Institutions.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Financial Institutions shares in the market.

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