3 Top US Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As the U.S. stock market experiences a notable upswing, with major indexes like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 on track for significant weekly gains, investors are increasingly eyeing opportunities to bolster their portfolios. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks stand out as attractive options due to their potential for providing steady income streams amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.67%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.12%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.73%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.12%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)	5.13%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.77%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.78%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.99%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.96%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 147 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

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 individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations with a market cap of $229.60 million.

Operations: Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $67.72 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Penns Woods Bancorp offers a stable dividend yield of 4.17%, supported by a low payout ratio of 48.8%. Over the past decade, dividends have been reliable and growing, though they fall short compared to top-tier US dividend payers. Recent earnings growth of 25.6% enhances its financial position, but future dividend coverage remains uncertain due to insufficient data. An acquisition by Northwest Bancshares for approximately US$260 million is expected in Q3 2025, potentially impacting future dividends.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Penns Woods Bancorp.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Penns Woods Bancorp's current price could be quite moderate.

Evans Bancorp (NYSEAM:EVBN)

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

Overview: Evans Bancorp, Inc. operates as a financial holding company for Evans Bank, N.A., with a market cap of $235.73 million.

Operations: Evans Bancorp, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Banking Activities segment, totaling $60.39 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Evans Bancorp's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 39.4%, indicating they are well covered by earnings. However, its current yield of 3.08% is below the top tier in the US market. The company reported net income of US$2.94 million for Q3 2024, down from US$3.62 million a year ago, with earnings forecasted to decline over the next three years.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Evans Bancorp's dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Evans Bancorp shares in the market.

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS)

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

Overview: United Parcel Service, Inc. is a package delivery company offering transportation, delivery, distribution, contract logistics, ocean freight, airfreight, customs brokerage, and insurance services with a market cap of approximately $108.78 billion.

Operations: United Parcel Service's revenue is primarily derived from its U.S. Domestic Package segment at $59.72 billion, followed by the International Package segment at $17.64 billion, and Supply Chain Solutions at $13.33 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5%

United Parcel Service's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, offering a yield of 5.02%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. However, its high payout ratio of 98.4% and cash payout ratio of 127.7% suggest dividends are not well covered by earnings or free cash flows. Despite significant insider selling recently and a lower net profit margin, UPS continues regular dividend payments with recent affirmations at $1.63 per share.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of United Parcel Service.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, United Parcel Service's share price might be too pessimistic.

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