Top US Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As the U.S. markets grapple with soaring inflation and rising Treasury yields, investors are increasingly cautious about their portfolios. In such volatile times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate uncertain economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.14%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.86%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.79%	★★★★★★
FMC (NYSE:FMC)	6.36%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.19%	★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)	5.84%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.72%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.11%	★★★★★★
CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX)	4.87%	★★★★★★
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS)	4.76%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 131 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Orrstown Financial Services (NasdaqCM:ORRF)

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

Overview: Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. is the financial holding company for Orrstown Bank, offering commercial banking and financial advisory services to a diverse clientele in the United States, with a market cap of $661.20 million.

Operations: Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which amounted to $176.14 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Orrstown Financial Services offers a stable dividend yield of 3%, with dividends consistently covered by earnings, evidenced by a current payout ratio of 57.6%. The company has increased its quarterly cash dividend by $0.03 to $0.26 per share, marking a 13% rise for Q4 2024. Despite recent shareholder dilution and lower profit margins compared to last year, the dividends have remained reliable over the past decade, supported by forecasted earnings growth and strategic board appointments enhancing governance.

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

First Merchants (NasdaqGS:FRME)

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

Overview: First Merchants Corporation is a financial holding company for First Merchants Bank, offering community banking services, with a market cap of $2.56 billion.

Operations: First Merchants Corporation generates revenue primarily through its community banking services, amounting to $610.99 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

First Merchants Corporation maintains a stable dividend yield of 3.1%, with dividends reliably covered by earnings, reflected in a current payout ratio of 40.6% and forecasted to be 35.1% in three years. Recent financial results show increased net income for Q4 2024 at US$64.35 million, up from US$42.48 million the previous year, supporting its dividend reliability despite insider selling and trading below estimated fair value by 42.7%.

• Click here to discover the nuances of First Merchants with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, First Merchants' 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 active in several Latin American countries, with a market cap of approximately $462.78 million.

Operations: GeoPark Limited generates revenue of $716.84 million from its oil and gas exploration and production activities across Latin America.

Dividend Yield: 6.5%

GeoPark's dividend yield of 6.5% ranks in the top 25% among U.S. dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 28.8% and cash payout ratio of 17.7%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows despite a volatile five-year payment history. Recent debt refinancing, including $550 million senior notes due 2030, enhances financial flexibility but reflects high leverage levels amidst declining earnings forecasts, impacting long-term dividend sustainability concerns.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of GeoPark.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility GeoPark's shares may be trading at a discount.

Summing It All Up

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