Top 3 US Dividend Stocks To Consider

As the U.S. stock market pulls back from recent record highs, investors are navigating a landscape marked by persistent inflationary pressures and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policy. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and may provide some cushion against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	4.86%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.43%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	4.49%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	4.63%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)	4.40%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.52%	★★★★★★
Ennis (NYSE:EBF)	4.71%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.61%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.46%	★★★★★★

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

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Ohio Valley Banc (NasdaqGM:OVBC)

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

Overview: Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is a bank holding company for The Ohio Valley Bank Company, offering commercial and consumer banking products and services, with a market cap of $124.37 million.

Operations: Ohio Valley Banc Corp. generates revenue through its primary segments of Banking, which accounts for $54.00 million, and Consumer Finance, contributing $3.34 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Ohio Valley Banc offers a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade and a current yield of 3.25%, though it falls short compared to top-tier US dividend payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings, evidenced by a low payout ratio of 35.7%. Recent financials show increased net interest income and net income for Q3 2024, despite some charge-offs, supporting its ability to maintain reliable dividend payments.

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• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Ohio Valley Banc's current price could be quite moderate.

Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG)

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

Overview: Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. is a wealth management firm offering financial advisory and family office services in the United States, with a market cap of $247.35 million.

Operations: Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. generates revenue primarily from its investment management industry segment, which amounts to $120.23 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Silvercrest Asset Management Group's dividend payments have been reliable and stable over the past decade, with a recent quarterly dividend of US$0.20 per share. However, the high payout ratio of 98.5% indicates dividends are not well-covered by earnings, despite being covered by cash flows at a 61.5% cash payout ratio. Recent financials show declining net income for Q3 2024 compared to last year, highlighting potential challenges in sustaining current dividend levels without improved profitability.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Silvercrest Asset Management Group.
• Our valuation report here indicates Silvercrest Asset Management Group may be undervalued.

Magic Software Enterprises (NasdaqGS:MGIC)

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

Overview: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. offers proprietary application development, vertical software solutions, business process integration, IT outsourcing services, and cloud-based services both in Israel and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $619.14 million.

Operations: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. generates revenue through its proprietary application development, vertical software solutions, business process integration, IT outsourcing software services, and cloud-based services.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Magic Software Enterprises offers a dividend yield of 3.58%, which is lower than the top US dividend payers. The company's dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 62.2% and 45.2%, respectively, but have been volatile over the past decade. Recent financials show increased Q3 sales to US$142.97 million, though net income for nine months decreased slightly to US$26.26 million, impacting overall dividend reliability despite raised revenue guidance for 2024.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Magic Software Enterprises with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Magic Software Enterprises is trading behind its estimated value.

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