Dividend Stocks To Consider In March 2025

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility, with major indices experiencing declines despite assurances from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the economy's strength, investors are increasingly looking to dividend stocks for stability and income. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a reliable source of returns and potential resilience against market fluctuations, making them an attractive option for those seeking steady cash flow amidst economic uncertainties.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.75%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	7.00%	★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)	6.46%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.24%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.86%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	6.50%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.48%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	4.82%	★★★★★★
Ennis (NYSE:EBF)	4.63%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 154 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY)

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

Overview: VAALCO Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, and Canada with a market cap of approximately $400.45 million.

Operations: VAALCO Energy's revenue primarily comes from its exploration and production of hydrocarbons, totaling $506.42 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.5%

VAALCO Energy's dividend yield is among the top 25% of US market payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flow. Despite only three years of dividend payments, they have been stable. The company recently secured a new $190 million credit facility for strategic investments, indicating financial flexibility. Additionally, VAALCO expanded its operations in Côte d'Ivoire through a farm-in agreement, potentially enhancing future revenue streams to support dividends further.

• Navigate through the intricacies of VAALCO Energy with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, VAALCO Energy's share price might be too pessimistic.

MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM)

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

Overview: MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is a distributor of metalworking and MRO products and services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally with a market cap of approximately $4.59 billion.

Operations: MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. generates revenue of approximately $3.80 billion from distributing metalworking, MRO, Class C consumables, and OEM products and services.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

MSC Industrial Direct offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.14%, though it falls short of the top 25% in the US market. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by an 80% earnings payout ratio and a 57.5% cash payout ratio, indicating sustainability. Recent activities include completing a share buyback for $303.48 million, which may enhance shareholder value despite recent declines in sales and net income compared to last year.

• Click here to discover the nuances of MSC Industrial Direct with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility MSC Industrial Direct's shares may be trading at a discount.

NL Industries (NYSE:NL)

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

Overview: NL Industries, Inc., with a market cap of approximately $357.08 million, operates in the component products industry through its subsidiary CompX International Inc., serving markets in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.

Operations: NL Industries generates revenue of $145.90 million from its operations in the component products industry through its subsidiary, CompX International Inc.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

NL Industries' dividend yield of 4.92% ranks in the top 25% of US payers, with a low earnings payout ratio of 23.2%, indicating strong coverage. The cash payout ratio is higher at 72.8%, yet still manageable. Despite only five years of dividend history, payments have grown steadily. Recent legal settlements require NL to pay $56.1 million, impacting finances but offset by expected income from environmental accrual releases and contributions from other parties involved in the settlement.

• Get an in-depth perspective on NL Industries' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that NL Industries' share price might be on the cheaper side.

Key Takeaways

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