3 Dividend Stocks In US With Up To 4% Yield

As of mid-February 2025, the U.S. stock market has been characterized by a mix of optimism and caution, with the S&P 500 nearing an all-time high and major indexes posting weekly gains despite mixed economic signals. In this environment, dividend stocks with yields up to 4% can offer investors a blend of income and potential stability, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate uncertain market conditions while seeking consistent returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.25%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.88%	★★★★★★
FMC (NYSE:FMC)	6.34%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.27%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.23%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.60%	★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)	5.86%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.75%	★★★★★★
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS)	4.82%	★★★★★★

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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Value Line (NasdaqCM:VALU)

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

Overview: Value Line, Inc. is involved in the production and sale of investment periodicals and related publications, with a market cap of $323.59 million.

Operations: Value Line, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its publishing segment, which generated $35.86 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Value Line, Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per share for February 2025, reflecting its stable and reliable dividend history over the past decade. Despite trading 13.2% below estimated fair value, its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 50% and 56.9%, respectively. While the current yield of 3.49% is below top-tier U.S. dividend payers, consistent earnings growth supports sustainable payouts amidst recent revenue declines to US$8.84 million in Q2 2024 from US$9.61 million a year ago.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Value Line.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Value Line is trading behind its estimated value.

Penns Woods Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PWOD)

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

Overview: Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Jersey Shore State Bank, offering commercial and retail banking services to a diverse clientele, with a market cap of $237.42 million.

Operations: Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue of $68.38 million from its Community Banking segment.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Penns Woods Bancorp declared a reliable US$0.32 per share dividend for Q4 2024, maintaining its stable payout history. Despite a lower yield of 4.07% compared to top-tier U.S. dividend payers, its dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 54.4%. Recent earnings show mixed results: Q4 net income fell to US$3.74 million from US$5.56 million last year, while full-year net income rose slightly to US$17.74 million amidst an impending acquisition by Northwest Bancshares valued at $260 million, expected to complete in Q3 2025.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Penns Woods Bancorp stock in this dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Penns Woods Bancorp implies its share price may be too high.

Central Pacific Financial (NYSE:CPF)

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

Overview: Central Pacific Financial Corp. is a 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 $800.03 million.

Operations: Central Pacific Financial Corp.'s revenue from its banking segment amounts to $240.63 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Central Pacific Financial Corp. recently increased its quarterly dividend to US$0.27 per share, reflecting a 3.8% rise, with dividends reliably growing over the past decade and a sustainable payout ratio of 52.7%. Despite earnings dipping in Q4 2024 to US$11.35 million from US$14.87 million year-over-year, the company's dividends remain well-covered by earnings and are forecasted to be secure in the coming years, supported by a new US$30 million share repurchase program for 2025.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Central Pacific Financial's dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Central Pacific Financial's share price might be too pessimistic.

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