Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2025

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As the U.S. market grapples with volatility following President Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, investors are seeking stability amid the uncertainty. In such turbulent times, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential buffer against market fluctuations, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate these challenging conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)5.73%★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)5.07%★★★★★★
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW)5.00%★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)7.14%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)5.37%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.95%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.59%★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)6.55%★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)6.47%★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)4.74%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 155 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

First Bancorp (NasdaqGS:FNLC)

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

Overview: The First Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for First National Bank, offering various banking products and services to individual and corporate clients, with a market cap of $278.44 million.

Operations: First Bancorp generates revenue primarily through its banking operations, amounting to $79.74 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

First Bancorp offers a high and reliable dividend yield of 5.77%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. The company's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 58.4%. Recent earnings showed a slight decline, with net income at US$27.05 million for 2024. On March 27, First Bancorp affirmed its quarterly cash dividend of US$0.36 per share, payable on April 18, 2025.

NasdaqGS:FNLC Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Marine Products (NYSE:MPX)

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

Overview: Marine Products Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells recreational fiberglass powerboats for the sport boat and sport fishing markets in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $293.68 million.

Operations: Marine Products Corporation generates revenue from its Powerboat Manufacturing Business, which amounted to $236.56 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.7%

Marine Products' dividend yield of 6.65% ranks in the top 25% of US payers, but its sustainability is concerning due to a high payout ratio of 108.8% and recent earnings decline. The company's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, despite growth in payments during that period. Recent amendments to corporate bylaws aim to declassify the board, potentially impacting governance stability as directors are set for annual elections starting in 2026.

NYSE:MPX Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS)

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

Overview: Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately $1.21 billion.

Operations: Virtus Investment Partners generates revenue primarily from its asset management services, totaling $906.95 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Virtus Investment Partners announced a quarterly dividend of US$2.25 per share, with a yield of 5.14%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite stable and growing dividends over the past decade, concerns arise as dividends are not covered by free cash flows and earnings. The company reported increased revenue for Q4 2024 but saw a decline in annual net income compared to the previous year, affecting payout sustainability.

NYSE:VRTS Dividend History as at Apr 2025

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