3 US Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 9.8%

As U.S. stock markets experience volatility, with rising Treasury yields and economic data influencing investor sentiment, many are turning their attention to dividend stocks for stability and income potential. In the current climate of fluctuating interest rates, a good dividend stock offers consistent payouts and strong fundamentals, providing investors with a reliable income stream amidst market uncertainty.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.67%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.29%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.09%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.77%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.55%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.76%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.93%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.97%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.15%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 156 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

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

Overview: Peoples Bancorp Inc. is the holding company for Peoples Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking products and services, with a market cap of $1.09 billion.

Operations: Peoples Bancorp Inc. generates revenue through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $428.74 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Peoples Bancorp offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.09%, ranking in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with dividends consistently growing over the past decade and maintaining stability. The company's payout ratio is a manageable 44.9%, indicating sustainable dividends covered by earnings now and projected at 49.8% in three years. Despite recent net charge-offs increasing to $6.08 million, earnings grew by 16.5% last year, supporting its reliable dividend profile amidst stable financial performance.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Peoples Bancorp.
• The analysis detailed in our Peoples Bancorp valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Preferred Bank (NasdaqGS:PFBC)

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

Overview: Preferred Bank offers a range of commercial banking products and services to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, investors, professionals, and high net worth individuals, with a market cap of approximately $1.14 billion.

Operations: Preferred Bank generates its revenue primarily from its commercial banking segment, which accounts for $260.39 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Preferred Bank's dividend has grown steadily over the past decade, with a recent increase to US$0.75 per share. The payout ratio remains low at 27.6%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings, though future earnings are forecasted to decline slightly. Trading significantly below fair value and offering a reliable yield of 3.49%, the stock presents good relative value despite insider selling and lower net income in recent reports compared to last year.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Preferred Bank's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Preferred Bank is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

DHT Holdings (NYSE:DHT)

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

Overview: DHT Holdings, Inc. owns and operates crude oil tankers through its subsidiaries in Monaco, Singapore, and Norway, with a market cap of approximately $1.51 billion.

Operations: DHT Holdings generates its revenue of $583.76 million from its fleet of crude oil tankers.

Dividend Yield: 9.9%

DHT Holdings declared a Q3 2024 dividend of US$0.22 per share, but its high payout ratio of 99.7% indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings, though cash flows support the current payout ratio of 84.6%. Despite a top-tier yield of 9.89%, dividend stability is questionable due to past volatility and unreliable growth over the decade. Recent earnings showed modest improvement with net income rising to US$35.21 million from US$30.76 million year-on-year, yet dividend sustainability remains a concern.

• Take a closer look at DHT Holdings' potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates DHT Holdings may be undervalued.

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