As the U.S. stock market navigates a landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, investors are keeping a close eye on economic indicators and Federal Reserve policies that could impact future growth. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to mitigate risk while maintaining exposure to equity markets.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) | 5.13% | ★★★★★☆ |
Universal (UVV) | 5.56% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (SBSI) | 5.13% | ★★★★★☆ |
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 5.63% | ★★★★★☆ |
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) | 3.94% | ★★★★★☆ |
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 7.17% | ★★★★★★ |
Ennis (EBF) | 5.41% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (DDS) | 6.52% | ★★★★★★ |
CompX International (CIX) | 5.04% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 6.46% | ★★★★★★ |
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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Huntington Bancshares (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 $22.92 billion.
Operations: Huntington Bancshares generates its revenue primarily from Consumer & Regional Banking at $5.09 billion and Commercial Banking at $2.70 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Huntington Bancshares offers a stable dividend profile, with dividends reliably increasing over the past decade and currently covered by earnings at a 47% payout ratio. The company forecasts continued coverage in three years (41.9%). Despite trading at 48.7% below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.94% is lower than the top quartile of US dividend payers. Recent earnings growth and an active share repurchase program could support future dividend sustainability despite recent net charge-offs totaling US$86 million for Q1 2025.
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- Our expertly prepared valuation report Huntington Bancshares implies its share price may be lower than expected.
JAKKS Pacific (JAKK)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a company that designs, produces, markets, sells, and distributes toys and related products including consumer items, kids' furniture, costumes, sporting goods, and home furnishings globally with a market cap of approximately $232.84 million.
Operations: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. generates revenue through two main segments: Costumes, which accounts for $119.67 million, and Toys/Consumer Products, contributing $594.55 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
JAKKS Pacific's dividend, newly initiated at US$0.25 per share, is well-covered by earnings and cash flows with a payout ratio of 6% and a cash payout ratio of 28.6%. Despite its recent inception, the dividend yield is competitive within the top quartile of U.S. payers at 4.79%. The company's strategic licensing partnerships, such as the DC x Sonic toy line debuting in Fall 2025, could bolster future revenue streams amidst forecasted earnings decline.
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- Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that JAKKS Pacific is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.
Central Securities (CET)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Central Securities Corp. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of $1.36 billion.
Operations: Central Securities Corp. generates revenue from its Financial Services segment, specifically through Closed End Funds, amounting to $23.70 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.8%
Central Securities offers a dividend yield of 4.78%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, although the sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 174.7%. Recent increases include a US$0.25 per share dividend, with part taxable as long-term capital gain. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value and having low payout ratios by earnings, dividends have been volatile over the past decade.
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- Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Central Securities shares in the market.
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