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3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 4%

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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.4%, contributing to a 17% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this thriving environment, selecting dividend stocks with yields up to 4% can be an attractive strategy for investors seeking steady income and potential growth.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Valley National Bancorp (VLY)4.67%★★★★★☆
Universal (UVV)5.98%★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)3.68%★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)6.32%★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)5.57%★★★★★★
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)4.03%★★★★★☆
Dillard's (DDS)5.21%★★★★★★
Credicorp (BAP)4.66%★★★★★☆
CompX International (CIX)4.87%★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)5.80%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 138 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

ChoiceOne Financial Services (COFS)

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

Overview: ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company for ChoiceOne Bank, offering banking services in Michigan with a market cap of $455.67 million.

Operations: ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which amounts to $108.38 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

ChoiceOne Financial Services offers a stable dividend history with payments increasing over the past decade, currently yielding 3.69%. However, recent financial results show a mixed picture: while net interest income has grown significantly, the company reported a net loss for the first half of 2025 due to substantial impairments and write-offs. Despite trading below estimated fair value and maintaining reliable dividends, potential investors should consider its reduced profit margins and shareholder dilution.

COFS Dividend History as at Jul 2025
COFS Dividend History as at Jul 2025

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)

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

Overview: First Financial Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank, offering commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, with a market cap of $2.38 billion.

Operations: First Financial Bancorp's revenue is primarily derived from its Community Banking segment, which generated $781.82 million.

Dividend Yield: 4%

First Financial Bancorp. offers a stable dividend history with payments increasing over the past decade, currently yielding 4.02%. The company trades significantly below its estimated fair value and maintains a low payout ratio of 38.1%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings. Recent financial results show growth in net income and earnings per share, but significant insider selling may raise concerns for potential investors despite ongoing acquisition discussions to expand its banking operations.

FFBC Dividend History as at Jul 2025
FFBC Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Kennametal (KMT)

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

Overview: Kennametal Inc. specializes in the development and application of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard materials for metal cutting and extreme wear applications, with a market cap of approximately $1.93 billion.

Operations: Kennametal Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Metal Cutting segment, which generated $1.23 billion, and its Infrastructure segment, which contributed $760.13 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Kennametal Inc. maintains a reliable dividend history, with payments increasing over the past decade and a current yield of 3.15%. The company’s dividends are well covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 57.3%, and cash flows, at 40%. Despite high debt levels, Kennametal trades below its estimated fair value and shows consistent earnings growth. Recent buybacks worth US$54.93 million may further support shareholder value amidst stable financial performance in recent quarters.

KMT Dividend History as at Jul 2025
KMT Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Where To Now?

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About NasdaqGS:FFBC

First Financial Bancorp

Operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.

Very undervalued with flawless balance sheet and pays a dividend.

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