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3 Dividend Stocks In US With Yields Up To 3.9%

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As U.S. markets show resilience, with the Nasdaq leading gains despite tariff threats, investors are increasingly focusing on strategies that provide stability and income, such as dividend stocks. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks with attractive yields can be a prudent approach for those looking to balance growth potential with regular income streams.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)5.26%★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)4.86%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.89%★★★★★★
FMC (NYSE:FMC)6.61%★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)5.31%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.58%★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)5.92%★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)5.84%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.16%★★★★★★
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS)4.85%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 133 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Ohio Valley Banc (NasdaqGM:OVBC)

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

Overview: Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is the bank holding company for The Ohio Valley Bank Company, offering commercial and consumer banking products and services, with a market cap of $112.59 million.

Operations: Ohio Valley Banc Corp.'s revenue segments are not specified in the provided text.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Ohio Valley Banc maintains a stable dividend history, with dividends growing steadily over the past decade. The recent affirmation of a $0.22 per share dividend underscores its reliability, supported by a modest payout ratio of 37.9%, indicating coverage by earnings. Despite trading at 51.6% below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.61% is lower than top-tier US payers but remains attractive for consistent income seekers amidst recent buyback activities and executive changes.

NasdaqGM:OVBC Dividend History as at Feb 2025
NasdaqGM:OVBC Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Timberland Bancorp (NasdaqGM:TSBK)

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

Overview: Timberland Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Timberland Bank, offering a range of community banking services in Washington, with a market cap of $246.04 million.

Operations: Timberland Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its community banking services, amounting to $75.33 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Timberland Bancorp's dividend yield of 3.25% is modest compared to top US payers, yet it offers stability and growth over the past decade with a low payout ratio of 31.2%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Recent buyback activity, completing 3.44% share repurchase for US$7.65 million, highlights shareholder value focus despite insufficient data on long-term sustainability of dividends or future coverage by earnings or cash flows beyond three years.

NasdaqGM:TSBK Dividend History as at Feb 2025
NasdaqGM:TSBK Dividend History as at Feb 2025

First Financial (NasdaqGS:THFF)

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

Overview: First Financial Corporation, with a market cap of $616.05 million, operates through its subsidiaries to offer a range of financial services.

Operations: First Financial Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $201.59 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

First Financial Corporation has increased its dividend payments over the past decade, yet they remain volatile. The recent dividend declaration of US$0.51 per share reflects a sustainable payout ratio of 46.5%, indicating coverage by earnings despite declining net income to US$47.28 million in 2024 from US$60.67 million in 2023. Although its yield is below top-tier payers, the company maintains shareholder value through strategic buybacks totaling US$30.01 million since April 2022.

NasdaqGS:THFF Dividend History as at Feb 2025
NasdaqGS:THFF Dividend History as at Feb 2025

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About NasdaqGM:OVBC

Ohio Valley Banc

Operates as the bank holding company for The Ohio Valley Bank Company that provides commercial and consumer banking products and services.

Flawless balance sheet, good value and pays a dividend.

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