3 Dividend Stocks On US Exchange With Up To 4.2% Yield

As U.S. markets experience volatility with the Dow Jones Industrial Average on its longest losing streak since 1978, investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate uncertain market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Polaris (NYSE:PII)	4.34%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.70%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	4.81%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	4.36%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.59%	★★★★★★
Chevron (NYSE:CVX)	4.40%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.79%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.55%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 145 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Union Bankshares (NasdaqGM:UNB)

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

Overview: Union Bankshares, Inc. is a bank holding company for Union Bank, offering retail, commercial, and municipal banking services in northern Vermont and New Hampshire with a market cap of $155.64 million.

Operations: Union Bankshares, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its Community Bank segment, which accounted for $46.39 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Union Bankshares offers a stable and reliable dividend, with payments consistently growing over the past decade. The recent quarterly dividend was US$0.36 per share, reflecting a yield of 4.23%, slightly below the top quartile of US dividend payers. Despite trading at 32.1% below its estimated fair value, earnings have declined recently, raising concerns about future coverage without sufficient data to confirm sustainability beyond three years. Recent bylaw amendments and shelf registration filings indicate ongoing corporate governance adjustments and capital management activities.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Union Bankshares' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Union Bankshares' share price might be on the expensive side.

Silicon Motion Technology (NasdaqGS:SIMO)

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

Overview: Silicon Motion Technology Corporation designs, develops, and markets NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices globally, with a market cap of approximately $2.03 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment focuses on developing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, generating $814.77 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Silicon Motion Technology's dividend yield is lower than the top 25% of US dividend payers, yet its dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 31.5%. Despite past volatility, dividends have increased over the last decade. The company recently declared an annual cash dividend of $2.00 per ADS for 2024-2025, payable quarterly. Recent financials show significant growth in sales and net income, supporting its current dividend strategy amidst executive changes and ongoing presentations at major conferences.

• Take a closer look at Silicon Motion Technology's potential here in our dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Silicon Motion Technology is trading behind its estimated value.

First Horizon (NYSE:FHN)

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

Overview: First Horizon Corporation is a bank holding company for First Horizon Bank, offering a range of financial services, with a market cap of approximately $10.76 billion.

Operations: First Horizon Corporation's revenue primarily comes from its Regional Banking segment, generating $2.51 billion, and its Specialty Banking segment, contributing $742 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

First Horizon's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.01%, though below the top US dividend payers. The payout ratio is a manageable 43.4%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, with forecasts suggesting further coverage improvement to 34.5%. Recent financials show increased net income and earnings per share, supporting its dividend strategy alongside ongoing share repurchases totaling $476 million under its buyback program.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of First Horizon.
• Our valuation report here indicates First Horizon may be undervalued.

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