OceanFirst Financial And 2 Other Prominent Dividend Stocks To Consider

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 4.5%, contributing to an impressive 11% climb over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 14% annually. In this promising environment, dividend stocks like OceanFirst Financial and others stand out as attractive options for investors seeking a combination of income and potential growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.73%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	6.79%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	6.33%	★★★★★★
Ennis (NYSE:EBF)	5.11%	★★★★★★
Chevron (NYSE:CVX)	4.81%	★★★★★★
Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY)	4.80%	★★★★★☆
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW)	4.03%	★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN)	3.85%	★★★★★☆
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.82%	★★★★★☆
Carter's (NYSE:CRI)	8.82%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 141 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

OceanFirst Financial (NasdaqGS:OCFC)

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

Overview: OceanFirst Financial Corp., with a market cap of $1.03 billion, operates as the bank holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A.

Operations: OceanFirst Financial Corp. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking Operations, which amounted to $369.88 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

OceanFirst Financial's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 4.51%, slightly below the top 25% in the US market. The company declared its 113th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, reflecting consistency in payouts. Despite a decrease in net income to $21.51 million for Q1 2025, dividends appear covered by earnings given a payout ratio of 52.3%. Recent buybacks indicate shareholder value focus.

• Click here to discover the nuances of OceanFirst Financial with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report OceanFirst Financial implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

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

Overview: Peoples Bancorp Inc. is a financial holding company for Peoples Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking products and services, with a market cap of approximately $1.07 billion.

Operations: Peoples Bancorp Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Community Banking segment, which generated $561.24 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Peoples Bancorp offers a high dividend yield of 5.29%, ranking in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with stable and increasing dividends over the past decade. The recent quarterly cash dividend is set at $0.41 per share, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 50.5%. However, Q1 2025 saw net income decline to US$24.34 million from US$29.58 million year-on-year, potentially impacting future payouts despite past reliability and good relative value compared to peers.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Peoples Bancorp stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Peoples Bancorp shares in the market.

MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM)

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

Overview: MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is a distributor of metalworking and MRO products and services operating in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the UK, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $4.41 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment primarily consists of its distribution of metalworking, MRO, Class C consumables, and OEM products and services, generating approximately $3.75 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

MSC Industrial Direct has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade, with a recent dividend of $0.85 per share. Despite a high payout ratio of 88.7%, dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 62.8%. The company is actively pursuing bolt-on acquisitions to enhance growth while having completed significant share buybacks worth $315.52 million since 2021, reflecting its commitment to returning capital to shareholders amidst declining earnings in Q2 2025.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of MSC Industrial Direct.
• The analysis detailed in our MSC Industrial Direct valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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