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Top US Dividend Stocks To Boost Your Portfolio

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As the U.S. stock market experiences early gains driven by a surge in chipmaker stocks, with Broadcom's market value surpassing $1 trillion, investors are closely watching how technology and AI developments impact broader economic trends. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to enhance their portfolios amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.61%★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)4.86%★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)4.43%★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)4.49%★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)4.63%★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)4.40%★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)5.52%★★★★★★
Ennis (NYSE:EBF)4.71%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.61%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.46%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 138 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

ChoiceOne Financial Services (NasdaqCM:COFS)

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

Overview: ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company for ChoiceOne Bank, offering banking services to corporations, partnerships, and individuals in Michigan with a market cap of $336.09 million.

Operations: ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which amounts to $87.90 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

ChoiceOne Financial Services offers a stable dividend, having increased its payout by $0.01 to $0.28 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend yield stands at 3.02%, which is lower than the top US payers but remains well-covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 33.9%. Earnings have shown growth, with net income rising to US$7.35 million in Q3 2024 from US$5.12 million the previous year, supporting sustainable future dividends.

NasdaqCM:COFS Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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 $255.76 million.

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

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Penns Woods Bancorp's dividend remains stable and reliable, with a recent declaration of $0.32 per share for Q4 2024, payable on December 23. The dividend yield is 3.77%, below the top US payers, but supported by a low payout ratio of 48.8%. Despite no share buybacks recently, earnings growth of 25.6% over the past year enhances its ability to maintain dividends, though future coverage data is insufficient.

NasdaqGS:PWOD Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Coterra Energy (NYSE:CTRA)

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

Overview: Coterra Energy Inc. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $18.67 billion.

Operations: Coterra Energy Inc. generates revenue from its operations in natural gas and oil development, exploitation, exploration, and production amounting to $5.50 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Coterra Energy's dividend, with a 3.27% yield, is lower than the top US payers but supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 50%. Despite past volatility and unreliability in dividends, recent increases suggest improvement. The company's earnings are expected to grow significantly. Recent $1.5 billion debt financing aims to support acquisitions, potentially impacting future cash flow and dividend sustainability. Analysts anticipate stock price growth, reflecting confidence in Coterra's strategic direction.

NYSE:CTRA Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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