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Top Dividend Stocks On US Exchanges For November 2024

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As the U.S. stock market navigates mixed signals ahead of key inflation data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently surpassing 45,000 points for the first time, investors are keenly focused on how these developments might influence their portfolios. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with consistent returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.53%★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)4.31%★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)4.54%★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)4.51%★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)4.67%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.38%★★★★★★
CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX)4.51%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.49%★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)5.31%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.43%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 135 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son (NasdaqGS:JBSS)

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

Overview: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., operating through its subsidiary JBSS Ventures, LLC, processes and distributes tree nuts and peanuts in the United States with a market cap of approximately $995 million.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from selling various nut and nut-related products, totaling $1.11 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

John B. Sanfilippo & Son's dividend yield of 3.69% is below the top 25% of US dividend payers, but its low payout ratio of 18.2% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings. Despite a volatile and unreliable dividend history over the past decade, recent growth in payments indicates some improvement. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 17.9x is attractive compared to the US market average, and dividends are sustainably covered by cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 66%.

NasdaqGS:JBSS Dividend History as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:JBSS Dividend History as at Nov 2024

XP (NasdaqGS:XP)

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

Overview: XP Inc. offers financial products and services in Brazil and has a market cap of approximately $8.61 billion.

Operations: XP Inc.'s revenue from its brokerage segment amounts to R$15.89 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

XP Inc.'s dividend yield of 7.73% ranks in the top 25% among US dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 41.7%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Recent earnings growth further strengthens its financial position, with net income rising to BRL 1.19 billion for Q3 2024. The company has announced a USD$0.65 per share dividend and initiated a share repurchase program worth BRL 1 billion, enhancing shareholder value potential.

NasdaqGS:XP Dividend History as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:XP Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Ennis (NYSE:EBF)

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

Overview: Ennis, Inc. manufactures and sells business forms and other business products in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $549.98 million.

Operations: Ennis, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Print segment, which accounts for $404.20 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Ennis offers a dividend yield of 4.69%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows (payout ratios: 63.2% and 41.5%, respectively). The company has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade. Recent financials show a slight decline in sales and net income, but Ennis announced a special $2.50 per share dividend, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

NYSE:EBF Dividend History as at Nov 2024
NYSE:EBF Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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