Sierra Bancorp And 2 More Top Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 5.1%, contributing to an impressive 11% climb over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this context of robust market performance, selecting dividend stocks like Sierra Bancorp can be a strategic way to enhance your portfolio by potentially providing steady income and capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.72%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	6.76%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	6.72%	★★★★★★
Ennis (NYSE:EBF)	5.15%	★★★★★★
Chevron (NYSE:CVX)	4.83%	★★★★★★
Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY)	4.80%	★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN)	3.85%	★★★★★☆
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.85%	★★★★★☆
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.33%	★★★★★☆
Carter's (NYSE:CRI)	8.96%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 141 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Sierra Bancorp (NasdaqGS:BSRR)

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

Overview: Sierra Bancorp, with a market cap of $386.66 million, is the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra, offering retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals and businesses in California.

Operations: Sierra Bancorp generates its revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $144.26 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Sierra Bancorp has a stable dividend history, with consistent payments over the past decade and a current quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. Despite trading at 45.7% below its estimated fair value and offering dividends covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 34.3%, its yield of 3.5% is lower than the top quartile in the U.S. market. Recent buybacks totaling $20 million reflect strategic capital management, though profitability growth remains modest at 13.9%.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Sierra Bancorp with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Sierra Bancorp's current price could be quite moderate.

Chord Energy (NasdaqGS:CHRD)

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

Overview: Chord Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company in the United States with a market cap of approximately $5.75 billion.

Operations: Chord Energy Corporation generates revenue primarily from its exploration and production activities of crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas, totaling approximately $5.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.8%

Chord Energy's dividend, with a yield of 6.8%, ranks in the top quartile among U.S. dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 42.7% and 35.6%, respectively. However, its four-year dividend history is marked by volatility and recent shareholder dilution may concern investors seeking stability. Recent financial results show increased revenue at US$1.22 billion, though earnings per share have declined compared to last year’s figures.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Chord Energy.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Chord Energy shares in the market.

Global Indemnity Group (NYSE:GBLI)

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

Overview: Global Indemnity Group, LLC operates through its subsidiaries to offer specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance products in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $426.53 million.

Operations: Global Indemnity Group's revenue primarily derives from its specialty property and casualty insurance and reinsurance offerings across the United States.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Global Indemnity Group's dividend yield of 4.67% places it among the top U.S. dividend payers, with payouts well-covered by earnings and cash flows at ratios of 52.4% and 51.5%, respectively. Despite a reliable growth in dividends over its seven-year history, recent financial performance showed a net loss for Q1 2025, contrasting with prior profitability, which may raise concerns about future stability for dividend investors.

• Dive into the specifics of Global Indemnity Group here with our thorough dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Global Indemnity Group's share price might be too optimistic.

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