3 Top Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As the U.S. stock market experiences mixed movements amid tariff uncertainties and recent gains in major indices, investors are keenly observing how these factors might influence their portfolios. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with reliable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

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 across various customer segments in the United States, with a market cap of $210.57 million.

Operations: The primary revenue segment for Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. is Community Banking, generating $68.38 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Penns Woods Bancorp offers a stable dividend yield of 4.58%, with payments reliably growing over the past decade. The company's payout ratio of 54.4% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, although its yield is slightly below the top quartile in the US market. Recent financial results show significant growth, with Q1 net income rising to US$7.37 million from US$3.81 million a year ago, supporting ongoing dividend sustainability despite some uncertainty about future coverage beyond three years.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Penns Woods Bancorp with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Penns Woods Bancorp may be undervalued.

Artisan Partners Asset Management (NYSE:APAM)

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

Overview: Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately $2.90 billion.

Operations: Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. generates its revenue primarily from the Investment Management Industry, totaling $1.11 billion.

Dividend Yield: 9.4%

Artisan Partners Asset Management provides a high dividend yield of 9.36%, ranking in the top 25% among US dividend payers, with dividends covered by earnings and cash flows at payout ratios of 81.5% and 75.9%, respectively. Despite recent growth in earnings, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability. Recent executive changes include Jason Gottlieb's appointment as CEO, potentially impacting future strategic direction.

• Dive into the specifics of Artisan Partners Asset Management here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Artisan Partners Asset Management's current price could be quite moderate.

Kennametal (NYSE:KMT)

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

Overview: Kennametal Inc. develops and applies tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard materials for metal cutting and extreme wear applications globally, with a market cap of approximately $1.48 billion.

Operations: Kennametal Inc.'s revenue is derived from two main segments: Metal Cutting, which generated approximately $1.26 billion, and Infrastructure, which contributed about $767.31 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Kennametal offers a stable dividend yield of 4.06%, though it falls short compared to the top US dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 65.2% and 31.6%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Despite a recent decline in earnings, Kennametal has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade. A legal dispute involving trade secrets could pose future financial risks, potentially affecting dividend stability.

• Take a closer look at Kennametal's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Kennametal implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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