3 US Dividend Stocks To Consider With Up To 4.8% Yield

As the U.S. stock market experiences fluctuations amidst a wave of earnings reports, investors are closely monitoring economic indicators that could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking consistent returns in uncertain times.

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.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Fidelity D & D Bancorp (NasdaqGM:FDBC)

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

Overview: Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, offering banking, trust, and financial services to individuals, small businesses, and corporate customers with a market cap of $253.42 million.

Operations: Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue of $71.24 million from its banking, trust, and financial services provided to a diverse clientele including individuals, small businesses, and corporate customers.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Fidelity D & D Bancorp offers a stable and reliable dividend, with payments increasing over the past decade. The recent 5% increase in quarterly dividends to $0.40 per share underscores this trend. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, the dividend yield of 3.53% is below top-tier levels in the US market. Earnings coverage appears reasonable with a payout ratio of 56.4%, though recent earnings have shown slight declines, which may warrant monitoring for future sustainability.

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• Our valuation report here indicates Fidelity D & D Bancorp may be overvalued.

Mercantile Bank (NasdaqGS:MBWM)

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

Overview: Mercantile Bank Corporation is the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank of Michigan, offering commercial and retail banking services to small- to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States, with a market cap of $701.53 million.

Operations: Mercantile Bank Corporation generates revenue from its banking segment, totaling $222.19 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Mercantile Bank provides a reliable dividend yield of 3.24%, supported by a low payout ratio of 28.2%, indicating sustainability despite forecasted earnings declines. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, enhancing their appeal to income-focused investors. Recent board expansions may influence future governance positively, although the dividend yield remains below top-tier US market levels. The stock trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to peers.

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• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Mercantile Bank is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Credicorp (NYSE:BAP)

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

Overview: Credicorp Ltd. is a company offering financial, insurance, and health services primarily in Peru and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $14.92 billion.

Operations: Credicorp Ltd.'s revenue segments include financial services, insurance, and health services, with amounts provided in millions of PEN.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Credicorp's dividend yield of 4.89% ranks in the top 25% among US dividend payers, with a payout ratio of 53.3%, indicating coverage by earnings and forecasted sustainability over three years. Despite earnings growth of 3.6%, past dividends have been volatile, experiencing drops over 20%. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value but faces challenges with high non-performing loans at 5.9% and low allowance for bad loans at 99%.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Credicorp implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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