Top Dividend Stocks On US Exchanges In December 2024

As U.S. markets experience a year-end slump, with the S&P 500 on track for its worst month since April, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst volatility. In such uncertain times, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can offer stability and resilience in an otherwise turbulent market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.54%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.35%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.02%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.75%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.91%	★★★★★★
Chevron (NYSE:CVX)	4.56%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.78%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.08%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.82%	★★★★★★

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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 $108.10 million.

Operations: First Capital, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounts for $41.07 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

First Capital offers a stable dividend with a low payout ratio of 31.2%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Its dividends have been reliable and growing over the past decade, although its yield of 3.63% is below the top tier in the US market. The stock trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value, potentially offering good value for investors. Recent earnings showed slight declines, but dividends remain affirmed with consistent quarterly payments of $0.29 per share.

• Dive into the specifics of First Capital here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report First Capital implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Spok Holdings (NasdaqGS:SPOK)

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

Overview: Spok Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary Spok, Inc., offers healthcare communication solutions across various regions including the United States, Europe, and Asia with a market capitalization of $329.02 million.

Operations: Spok Holdings, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Clinical Communication and Collaboration Business, which amounts to $137.71 million.

Dividend Yield: 8%

Spok Holdings declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share, maintaining stability and reliability over the past decade. Despite a high yield of 8.04%, dividends are not well covered by earnings or cash flows due to payout ratios exceeding 90%. Recent earnings showed slight declines with net income at US$3.66 million for Q3 2024, down from US$4.45 million last year, but guidance remains steady with expected revenue between US$136 million and US$144 million for the year.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Spok Holdings stock in this dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Spok Holdings' share price might be too pessimistic.

GeoPark (NYSE:GPRK)

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

Overview: GeoPark Limited is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company operating primarily in Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, and other Latin American countries with a market cap of $451.01 million.

Operations: GeoPark Limited generates its revenue from the oil and gas exploration and production segment, amounting to $716.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

GeoPark's dividend yield of 6.45% ranks in the top 25% among U.S. dividend payers, yet its payments have been volatile over the past five years. Despite this instability, dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 28.8% and 17.7%, respectively, suggesting sustainability in current conditions. Recent earnings showed stable net income despite a drop in sales, while new production developments in Argentina could bolster future financial performance.

• Get an in-depth perspective on GeoPark's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that GeoPark is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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