In the current U.S. market, stocks have experienced a downturn as renewed trade tensions with the EU and potential tariffs on Apple products have stirred investor concerns, leading to declines in major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500. Amidst this volatility, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability through regular income streams, making them an attractive consideration for investors seeking to navigate uncertain economic conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 6.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 7.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 5.34% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 5.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Credicorp (NYSE:BAP) | 5.35% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 5.12% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY) | 5.06% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN) | 4.02% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Carter's (NYSE:CRI) | 9.89% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 146 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Northeast Community Bancorp (NasdaqCM:NECB)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for NorthEast Community Bank, offering financial services to individuals and businesses, with a market cap of $270.20 million.
Operations: Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Thrift / Savings and Loan Institutions segment, which amounted to $104.39 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Northeast Community Bancorp offers a stable dividend history with payments growing consistently over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 17.1%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. Recent financial results show slight declines in net interest income and net income, but the company maintains a reliable dividend yield of 3.48%. Despite trading below fair value estimates, its yield is lower than the top quartile of US dividend payers.
- Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Northeast Community Bancorp.
- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Northeast Community Bancorp is trading behind its estimated value.
Central Pacific Financial (NYSE:CPF)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Central Pacific Financial Corp. is the bank holding company for Central Pacific Bank, offering a variety of commercial banking products and services to businesses, professionals, and individuals in the United States, with a market cap of $721.34 million.
Operations: Central Pacific Financial Corp.'s revenue primarily comes from its banking segment, which generated $247.71 million.
Dividend Yield: 4%
Central Pacific Financial maintains a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade, supported by a manageable payout ratio of 48.8%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings. The recent quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share affirms this stability. While trading at 60.4% below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 4.04% is reliable but falls short compared to the top tier in the US market, which stands at 4.79%.
- Navigate through the intricacies of Central Pacific Financial with our comprehensive dividend report here.
- According our valuation report, there's an indication that Central Pacific Financial's share price might be on the cheaper side.
Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Webster Financial Corporation, with a market cap of approximately $8.54 billion, operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association, offering a range of financial products and services to businesses, individuals, and families in the United States.
Operations: Webster Financial Corporation generates revenue through its key segments: Consumer Banking ($914.89 million), Healthcare Financial Services ($485.69 million), and Commercial Banking, including Private Banking, which contributes $1.46 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Webster Financial has consistently delivered stable dividends over the past decade, with recent affirmations of a $0.40 per share quarterly dividend. The company's payout ratio of 36% indicates dividends are well covered by earnings, and this is expected to improve to 25.6% in three years. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.12% remains below the top quartile in the US market. Recent buyback activities further reflect financial robustness, with $776.93 million spent on repurchasing shares since November 2017, enhancing shareholder value alongside its reliable dividend strategy.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Webster Financial's dividend report.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Webster Financial's share price might be too pessimistic.
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