Top US Dividend Stocks To Watch In December 2024

As U.S. markets reach new heights with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all hitting record highs, investor optimism is fueled by expectations of pro-growth policies from the incoming administration. In this buoyant environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream while potentially benefiting from overall market gains.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	4.77%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.51%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	4.51%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	4.72%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.46%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)	4.31%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.45%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.44%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.44%	★★★★★★

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

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

H World Group (NasdaqGS:HTHT)

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

Overview: H World Group Limited operates leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels in the People's Republic of China with a market capitalization of approximately $10.34 billion.

Operations: H World Group Limited's revenue segments include Legacy DH at CN¥4.86 billion and Legacy-Huazhu at CN¥18.63 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

H World Group's dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past six years, with a history of annual drops exceeding 20%. Despite this instability, dividends are sustainably covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 74.4% and 57.2%, respectively. The company's dividend yield is in the top quartile among US payers, though its track record is short at just six years. Recent earnings show stable revenue growth but slight declines in net income year-over-year.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of H World Group.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of H World Group shares in the market.

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 approximately $340.48 million.

Operations: CompX International Inc. generates revenue from two main segments: Security Products, contributing $121.46 million, and Marine Components, accounting for $29.23 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

CompX International offers a solid dividend profile with stable payouts over the past decade, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 75.4% from earnings and 53% from cash flows. Its recent quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per share reflects reliability despite declining sales and net income in Q3 2024. Trading significantly below estimated fair value, it maintains an attractive yield of 4.28%, ranking in the top quartile among US dividend payers, though insider selling may warrant caution.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of CompX International.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility CompX International's shares may be trading at a discount.

Civeo (NYSE:CVEO)

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

Overview: Civeo Corporation offers hospitality services to the natural resource industry in Canada, Australia, and the United States with a market cap of $323.11 million.

Operations: Civeo Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its operations in Australia, generating $406.31 million, and Canada, contributing $277.15 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Civeo's dividend, with a cash payout ratio of 16.2%, is well covered by cash flows, though its history shows volatility and decline over the past decade. Despite a recent quarterly dividend declaration of US$0.25 per share, Civeo reported a net loss for Q3 2024 and declining earnings are forecasted. The company trades at 72.2% below estimated fair value and has completed significant share buybacks totaling US$17.6 million, which may impact future dividend stability.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Civeo with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Civeo is trading behind its estimated value.

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