3 US Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 9.1%

As the U.S. stock market navigates a holiday-shortened week with mixed performances across major indices, investors remain cautious following recent Federal Reserve announcements impacting interest rate forecasts. In this fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.30%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.96%	★★★★★★
Polaris (NYSE:PII)	4.56%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.54%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.99%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Chevron (NYSE:CVX)	4.56%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.76%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.04%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.73%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 156 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

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 $6.78 billion.

Operations: Chord Energy Corporation generates revenue of approximately $4.45 billion from its activities in the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas.

Dividend Yield: 9.2%

Chord Energy's dividend yield is notably high, ranking in the top 25% of US payers. However, its dividend history is less stable, with payments being volatile over its four-year track record. The company's dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 52.1% and 66.5%, respectively. Recent financial results show increased production and revenue growth year-over-year but a decline in net income and earnings per share. Chord has also engaged in significant share buybacks worth $305 million recently to enhance shareholder value further.

• Take a closer look at Chord Energy's potential here in our dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Chord Energy is trading behind its estimated value.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX)

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

Overview: Chevron Corporation operates in integrated energy and chemicals sectors both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $256.71 billion.

Operations: Chevron Corporation's revenue segments include Upstream operations with $44.43 billion internationally and $44.64 billion in the United States, as well as Downstream operations contributing $76.77 billion internationally and $83.06 billion domestically.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Chevron's dividend yield of 4.56% places it among the top 25% of US dividend payers, supported by sustainable payout ratios from earnings (70.3%) and cash flows (62.5%). Despite a decline in net income and revenue for Q3 2024, Chevron maintains stable and growing dividends over the past decade. Recent strategic moves include asset divestments to optimize its portfolio amid a $53 billion acquisition of Hess, alongside share buybacks totaling $21.91 billion to bolster shareholder value.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Chevron with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Chevron may be undervalued.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)

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

Overview: Exxon Mobil Corporation is involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of $465.31 billion.

Operations: Exxon Mobil Corporation's revenue segments include Chemical operations in the United States ($16.18 billion) and internationally ($18.40 billion), Upstream activities in the United States ($42.58 billion) and internationally ($56.15 billion), Energy Products in the United States ($127.15 billion) and internationally ($190.42 billion), as well as Specialty Products in the United States ($8.34 billion) and internationally ($13.05 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Exxon Mobil's dividends are well-covered by earnings (47.3%) and cash flows (53.1%), with a stable history of increases over 42 years, although its yield of 3.74% is below the top tier in the US market. Recent developments include a $200 million investment to expand recycling operations and a memorandum with LG Chem for lithium supply, aligning with its low carbon initiatives. Executive changes aim to enhance leadership in upstream and low carbon solutions sectors.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Exxon Mobil.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Exxon Mobil shares in the market.

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