Dividend Stocks To Consider In March 2025

As the U.S. stock market shows signs of recovery following an encouraging Consumer Price Index report, investors are closely watching the impact of economic policies and inflation on market dynamics. In this fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking to navigate current uncertainties.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW)	4.78%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	6.03%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.83%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	7.10%	★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)	6.79%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.46%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	5.00%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	6.77%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.65%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	4.85%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 162 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Brookline Bancorp (NasdaqGS:BRKL)

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

Overview: Brookline Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for Brookline Bank, offering commercial, business, and retail banking services to corporate, municipal, and retail customers in the United States with a market cap of approximately $957.87 million.

Operations: Brookline Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking business, which accounted for $333.56 million in the most recent reporting period.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Brookline Bancorp's dividend has been stable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 5.01%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. The payout ratio is sustainable at 69.9%, expected to decrease to 51.6% in three years, indicating continued coverage by earnings. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income but dividends remain affirmed at $0.135 per share amid an impending merger with Berkshire Hills Bancorp valued at $1.1 billion, anticipated to close by late 2025.

• Dive into the specifics of Brookline Bancorp here with our thorough dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Brookline Bancorp's share price might be on the cheaper side.

German American Bancorp (NasdaqGS:GABC)

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

Overview: German American Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company for German American Bank, offering retail and commercial banking as well as health management services, with a market cap of approximately $1.42 billion.

Operations: German American Bancorp's revenue is primarily derived from core banking services at $196.36 million, supplemented by insurance and wealth management services contributing $4.38 million and $14.57 million respectively.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

German American Bancorp's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.07%, below the top 25% of US dividend payers. The payout ratio is sustainable at 38.9%, forecasted to decrease to 33.6% in three years, ensuring coverage by earnings. Recent events include a board expansion following a merger and a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.29 per share, reflecting financial stability despite slight annual earnings decline.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of German American Bancorp stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of German American Bancorp shares in the market.

Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)

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

Overview: Southside Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company for Southside Bank, offering diverse financial services to individuals, businesses, municipal entities, and nonprofit organizations with a market cap of $877.96 million.

Operations: Southside Bancshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which amounts to $254.51 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Southside Bancshares offers a stable and attractive dividend yield of 5%, ranking in the top 25% of US payers. The dividend is well-covered, with a current payout ratio of 49.3%, forecasted to remain sustainable at 52.7% in three years. Dividends have grown consistently over the past decade, supported by earnings growth and sound financial health, as evidenced by recent quarterly net income improvements to US$21.79 million from US$17.32 million year-on-year.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Southside Bancshares.
• The analysis detailed in our Southside Bancshares valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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