Top US Dividend Stocks For Reliable Income

As the U.S. stock market continues its rally, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching record highs, investors are increasingly looking for stable sources of income amidst this bullish environment. In such a climate, dividend stocks can offer a reliable stream of income by providing regular payouts while potentially benefiting from capital appreciation in a rising market.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.41%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.54%	★★★★★★
Hope Bancorp (NasdaqGS:HOPE)	4.54%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.82%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.41%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.90%	★★★★★★
OTC Markets Group (OTCPK:OTCM)	4.63%	★★★★★★
OceanFirst Financial (NasdaqGS:OCFC)	4.54%	★★★★★★
CVB Financial (NasdaqGS:CVBF)	4.42%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 180 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Norwood Financial (NasdaqGM:NWFL)

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

Overview: Norwood Financial Corp. is the bank holding company for Wayne Bank, offering a range of banking products and services, with a market cap of $221.97 million.

Operations: Norwood Financial Corp. generates its revenue primarily from banking and related financial services, amounting to $61.89 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Norwood Financial offers a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade, maintaining a reasonable payout ratio of 73%. Recently, the company declared a US$0.30 per share cash dividend, marking a 3.5% increase from the previous year. However, net profit margins have declined from 36.2% to 21.2%, and earnings per share have decreased compared to last year, potentially impacting future dividend sustainability despite current reliability.

• Dive into the specifics of Norwood Financial here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Norwood Financial's current price could be inflated.

Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN)

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

Overview: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a bank holding company for The Huntington National Bank, offering commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services in the United States with a market cap of approximately $21.39 billion.

Operations: Huntington Bancshares' revenue is primarily derived from its Consumer & Regional Banking segment, generating $4.86 billion, and its Commercial Banking segment, contributing $2.58 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Huntington Bancshares maintains a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade. The company recently declared a US$0.155 per share cash dividend, maintaining its previous payout level. Despite a slight decline in net income to US$474 million for Q2 2024, dividends remain covered by earnings with a 58.1% payout ratio. Although the dividend yield of 4.15% is below top-tier levels, it is considered reliable and sustainable moving forward.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Huntington Bancshares stock in this dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Huntington Bancshares implies its share price may be lower than expected.

CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX)

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

Overview: CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America, with a market cap of $356.99 million.

Operations: CompX International Inc.'s revenue is derived from two main segments: Security Products, generating $126.27 million, and Marine Components, contributing $31.11 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

CompX International offers a stable dividend, supported by a 64.3% payout ratio and 56.5% cash payout ratio, ensuring coverage from earnings and cash flows. Its dividend has been reliable and growing over the past decade, though its yield of 3.92% is below the top quartile in the US market. Recent announcements include a regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share and a special $2.00 per share dividend, highlighting strong shareholder returns despite slight sales declines this year.

• Click here to discover the nuances of CompX International with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that CompX International's current price could be quite moderate.

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