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US Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

NYSE:CVX
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As the U.S. markets experience a rebound, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recovering from recent losses, investors are paying close attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst fluctuating market conditions. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and reliable payout histories can be an effective strategy for building a resilient investment portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.57%★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)4.80%★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)4.71%★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)4.52%★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)4.86%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.52%★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)4.48%★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)5.61%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.57%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.46%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 139 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Silicon Motion Technology (NasdaqGS:SIMO)

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

Overview: Silicon Motion Technology Corporation designs, develops, and markets NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices globally, with a market cap of approximately $1.72 billion.

Operations: Silicon Motion Technology Corporation generates revenue primarily from developing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, amounting to $814.77 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Silicon Motion Technology's dividend yield of 3.79% is below the top quartile of U.S. dividend payers, and its track record shows volatility over the past decade despite recent increases. The company's payout ratio stands at a sustainable 31.5%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, though cash flow coverage is tighter at 82.9%. Recent financial performance shows strong growth in revenue and net income, supporting future dividend payments amidst ongoing strategic developments and executive changes.

NasdaqGS:SIMO Dividend History as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:SIMO Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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 $290.09 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Chevron's dividend yield of 4.06% is slightly below the top quartile of U.S. dividend payers, yet it remains a reliable choice with stable and growing payouts over the past decade. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings (70.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (62.5% cash payout ratio). Recent financials show a decline in profit margins and net income, but strategic divestments and collaborations, such as AI advancements with Honeywell, support its portfolio optimization efforts.

NYSE:CVX Dividend History as at Nov 2024
NYSE:CVX Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL)

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

Overview: Global Ship Lease, Inc. operates by owning and chartering containerships under fixed-rate charters to container shipping companies globally, with a market cap of approximately $838.16 million.

Operations: Global Ship Lease's revenue segment is primarily derived from its Transportation - Shipping operations, amounting to $701.48 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

Global Ship Lease offers a high dividend yield of 7.6%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with payments well-covered by earnings and cash flows due to low payout ratios (18.3% and 16%, respectively). Despite this, its nine-year dividend history is marked by volatility and declining payments. Recent earnings showed slightly lower quarterly revenue at US$174.06 million but improved nine-month figures, with net income rising to US$261.06 million year-over-year.

NYSE:GSL Dividend History as at Nov 2024
NYSE:GSL Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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About NYSE:CVX

Chevron

Through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally.

Excellent balance sheet established dividend payer.

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