Top US Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2024

As November 2024 comes to a close, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a remarkable surge, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching record highs and posting their largest monthly gains of the year. In this buoyant environment, dividend stocks can offer investors not only potential capital appreciation but also steady income streams, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth with stability in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.19%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.56%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.28%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	4.64%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	4.50%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	4.74%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.42%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.38%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.47%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.47%	★★★★★★

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

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

First Capital (NasdaqCM:FCAP)

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

Overview: First Capital, Inc. is a bank holding company for First Harrison Bank, offering a range of banking services to individuals and businesses, with a market cap of $111.02 million.

Operations: First Capital, Inc. generates revenue of $41.07 million from its banking services provided to individual and business customers through First Harrison Bank.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

First Capital offers a stable dividend yield of 3.5%, supported by a low payout ratio of 31.2%, indicating strong coverage by earnings. Although its yield is below the top quartile in the US, dividends have grown steadily over the past decade with minimal volatility. Recent financials show slight declines in net income and EPS year-over-year, but dividend reliability remains intact as affirmed by recent board declarations for upcoming payouts.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of First Capital stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility First Capital's shares may be trading at a discount.

Himax Technologies (NasdaqGS:HIMX)

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

Overview: Himax Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in display imaging processing technologies across regions including China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Japan, Europe, and the United States with a market cap of $943.51 million.

Operations: Himax Technologies, Inc. generates revenue from its semiconductor solutions that cater to display imaging processing technologies across various regions including China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Japan, Europe, and the United States.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Himax Technologies' dividend yield of 5.37% ranks in the top 25% of US payers, yet its high payout ratio (100%) indicates dividends aren't well covered by earnings, though cash flows provide better coverage with a lower cash payout ratio of 40.8%. Despite earnings growth and recent product innovations strengthening market position, dividends have been volatile over the past decade without consistent growth, raising concerns about reliability and sustainability for investors seeking stable income.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Himax Technologies with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Himax Technologies is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (NYSE:BLX)

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

Overview: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (NYSE:BLX) is a financial institution that provides trade financing to commercial banks and corporations in Latin America, with a market cap of approximately $1.24 billion.

Operations: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. generates its revenue primarily from two segments: Treasury, contributing $29.70 million, and Commercial, accounting for $250.08 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior's dividend yield of 5.87% places it in the top 25% of US payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 36.5%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. However, the dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about its reliability and sustainability for income-focused investors. Recent executive changes may impact strategic direction but have not yet affected financial stability or value metrics like its favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 6.2x.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A's share price might be on the cheaper side.

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