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3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 3.8%

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In the last week, the United States market has been flat, yet over the past 12 months, it has risen by 14% with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum in the coming years. In this context of steady growth and positive earnings outlooks, dividend stocks with yields up to 3.8% present an attractive option for investors seeking income alongside potential capital appreciation.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Universal (UVV)5.97%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (SBSI)4.65%★★★★★☆
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)5.20%★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)6.16%★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)5.63%★★★★★★
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)4.12%★★★★★☆
Dillard's (DDS)5.60%★★★★★★
CompX International (CIX)4.85%★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)5.95%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (CZNC)5.70%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 142 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

ACNB (ACNB)

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

Overview: ACNB Corporation is a financial holding company providing banking, insurance, and financial services to individual, business, and government customers in the United States with a market cap of $450.68 million.

Operations: ACNB Corporation generates its revenue primarily through its Banking segment, which accounts for $104.94 million, and its Insurance segment, contributing $9.79 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

ACNB has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.14% and a payout ratio of 45.6%, indicating well-covered payments by earnings. Despite recent financial challenges, including a net loss in Q1 2025 and being dropped from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, ACNB continues its dividend reliability with an announced increase to US$0.34 per share for June 2025. The stock trades below estimated fair value but experienced shareholder dilution last year.

ACNB Dividend History as at Jul 2025
ACNB Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Northeast Community Bancorp (NECB)

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

Overview: Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for NorthEast Community Bank, offering financial services to individuals and businesses, with a market cap of $270.32 million.

Operations: Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Thrift / Savings and Loan Institutions segment, amounting to $104.39 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Northeast Community Bancorp has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade, maintaining stability with a current yield of 3.4%. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by 3.4% annually over the next three years, its low payout ratio of 17.1% ensures dividend coverage by earnings. Recent announcements confirm a quarterly dividend of US$0.20 per share for August 2025, reflecting ongoing commitment to shareholder returns while trading at significant value below estimated fair value.

NECB Dividend History as at Jul 2025
NECB Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Virginia National Bankshares (VABK)

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

Overview: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation, with a market cap of $198.26 million, serves as the holding company for Virginia National Bank, offering a variety of commercial and retail banking products and services in Virginia.

Operations: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation generates its revenue primarily through its banking operations, contributing $54 million, and VNB Trust & Estate Services, which adds $0.95 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Virginia National Bankshares has a history of reliable and stable dividend payments, recently increasing its quarterly dividend to US$0.36 per share, marking a 9.1% rise from the previous quarter. The current yield is approximately 4.09%, slightly below top-tier US dividend payers but supported by a low payout ratio of 39.8%. Recent earnings growth supports this stability, with first-quarter net income rising to US$4.49 million from the previous year's US$3.65 million.

VABK Dividend History as at Jul 2025
VABK Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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About NasdaqCM:ACNB

ACNB

A financial holding company, offers banking, insurance, and financial services to individual, business, and government customers in the United States.

Flawless balance sheet with reasonable growth potential and pays a dividend.

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