Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In March 2025

As the U.S. stock market experiences fluctuations with recent declines in major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, investors are keeping a close watch on economic indicators and potential tariff impacts. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate market uncertainties while benefiting from regular payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 155 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Fidelity D & D Bancorp (NasdaqGM:FDBC)

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

Overview: Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc., with a market cap of $257 million, operates as the bank holding company for The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, offering a variety of banking, trust, and financial services to individuals, small businesses, and corporate customers.

Operations: Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue of $79.43 million through its Banking, Trust, and Financial Services segment.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Fidelity D & D Bancorp recently announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.40 per share, reflecting a decade of stable and growing payouts. Despite trading at 57% below estimated fair value, the bank's dividends are well covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 42.5%. Fourth-quarter results showed strong earnings growth, with net income rising significantly year-over-year. However, its dividend yield of 3.66% remains below top-tier US payers.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Fidelity D & D Bancorp's dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Fidelity D & D Bancorp may be undervalued.

First Financial Bancorp (NasdaqGS:FFBC)

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

Overview: First Financial Bancorp is a bank holding company for First Financial Bank, offering commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois with a market cap of approximately $2.42 billion.

Operations: First Financial Bancorp generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounted for $756.07 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

First Financial Bancorp's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share declared for March 2025. The payout ratio is currently 38.8%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings, and this coverage is expected to remain stable in three years at 36.2%. Despite trading at a good value compared to peers and being below fair value estimates, its dividend yield of 3.79% lags behind top-tier U.S. payers.

• Get an in-depth perspective on First Financial Bancorp's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that First Financial Bancorp's current price could be quite moderate.

General American Investors Company (NYSE:GAM)

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

Overview: General American Investors Company, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of $1.20 billion.

Operations: General American Investors Company, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its Financial Services segment focused on Closed End Funds, amounting to $28.40 million.

Dividend Yield: 9.3%

General American Investors Company has declared a special dividend of $0.25 per share and a preferred dividend of $0.371875 per share, highlighting its capacity to reward shareholders despite historically volatile dividends. With a payout ratio of 47.6%, its dividends are well-covered by earnings, although past payments have been unreliable and unstable. The company's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the U.S., but concerns about sustainability persist due to insufficient cash flow data and one-off financial impacts.

• Take a closer look at General American Investors Company's potential here in our dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, General American Investors Company's share price might be too pessimistic.

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