3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Yielding At Least 3.1%

The United States market remained flat over the last week but has seen a 13% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually. In this environment, reliable dividend stocks yielding at least 3.1% can offer investors a steady income stream and potential for growth, making them an attractive option in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Cadence Bank (CADE)

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

Overview: Cadence Bank offers commercial banking and financial services in the United States, with a market cap of $6.37 billion.

Operations: Cadence Bank's revenue is primarily derived from its Community Banking segment at $1.19 billion, followed by Corporate Banking at $488.84 million, Banking Services at $143.76 million, and Mortgage services contributing $104.39 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Cadence Bank offers a stable dividend profile, with dividends consistently growing over the past decade and currently well-covered by earnings (35.4% payout ratio). Despite being dropped from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, its recent quarterly cash dividend of US$0.275 per share remains attractive for consistent income. The bank's share repurchase program signals confidence in its financial health, although its 3.12% yield is modest compared to top-tier US dividend payers.

• Take a closer look at Cadence Bank's potential here in our dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Cadence Bank shares in the market.

Polaris (PII)

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

Overview: Polaris Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets powersports vehicles globally, with a market cap of $2.58 billion.

Operations: Polaris Inc. generates revenue through its distinct segments, including Marine ($472.80 million), On-Road ($932.40 million), and Off-Road ($5.57 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Polaris Inc.'s dividend yield is attractive at 5.69%, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers, but its high payout ratio (372.5%) indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings. Despite consistent dividend growth over the past decade, recent financial challenges include a net loss of US$66.8 million for Q1 2025 and lower profit margins compared to last year. Restrictions from an amended credit agreement may impact financial flexibility during a covenant relief period ending June 2026.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Polaris' dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Polaris may be overvalued.

Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS)

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

Overview: Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately $1.35 billion.

Operations: Virtus Investment Partners generates revenue primarily through its asset management services, totaling approximately $902.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Virtus Investment Partners offers a quarterly dividend of US$2.25 per share, though its 4.56% yield is slightly below top-tier US dividend payers. Despite stable and reliable growth over the past decade, the high cash payout ratio (240.6%) suggests dividends aren't well covered by cash flows, raising sustainability concerns. Recent index exclusions may affect investor sentiment, but trading at 15.7% below estimated fair value could present an opportunity for long-term investors focused on income stability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Virtus Investment Partners' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Virtus Investment Partners' share price might be too pessimistic.

Summing It All Up

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