Top US Dividend Stocks To Watch In January 2025

As the U.S. stock market experiences mixed performances, with major indices fluctuating amid anticipation of key economic data and interest rate decisions, investors are keeping a close eye on dividend stocks for potential stability and income. In such a dynamic environment, strong dividend-paying companies can offer attractive opportunities by providing consistent returns through dividends even when market volatility is high.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.70%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.30%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.13%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.79%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.57%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.78%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.90%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.02%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.01%	★★★★★★

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Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN)

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

Overview: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a bank holding company for The Huntington National Bank, offering commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services in the United States with a market cap of approximately $23.87 billion.

Operations: Huntington Bancshares generates revenue primarily through its Consumer & Regional Banking segment, which accounts for $4.98 billion, followed by the Commercial Banking segment at $2.60 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Huntington Bancshares maintains a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade. Its current dividend yield of 3.77% is reliable, though not among the highest in the U.S. market. The company's payout ratio of 59.2% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, with future coverage expected to improve to 48.4%. Recent financial activities include preferred stock dividends and fixed-income offerings totaling US$1.75 billion, indicating ongoing capital management strategies.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Huntington Bancshares stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Huntington Bancshares' shares may be trading at a discount.

Old Republic International (NYSE:ORI)

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

Overview: Old Republic International Corporation operates in the insurance underwriting and related services sector, primarily in the United States and Canada, with a market cap of approximately $8.65 billion.

Operations: Old Republic International Corporation generates revenue through its Title Insurance segment, contributing $2.63 billion, and its General Insurance segment, which accounts for $5.23 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Old Republic International recently declared a special cash dividend of US$2.00 per share, enhancing its appeal to income-focused investors. Despite a historically volatile dividend record, the company has increased its total annual dividend by 8.2% to US$1.06 per share in 2024, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows given payout ratios of 29.4% and 23.1%, respectively. The formation of Old Republic Cyber Inc., aimed at diversifying revenue streams, underscores strategic growth efforts amidst competitive market valuations.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Old Republic International's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Old Republic International shares in the market.

PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC)

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

Overview: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is a diversified financial services company operating in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $77.25 billion.

Operations: PNC Financial Services Group generates revenue through its Asset Management Group ($1.57 billion), Corporate & Institutional Banking ($9.58 billion), and Retail Banking including Residential Mortgage ($13.99 billion) segments.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

PNC Financial Services Group has consistently delivered reliable dividends over the past decade, with a current payout ratio of 52.9% and future coverage expected to improve to 38.8%. Despite trading below its estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.29% is modest compared to top US payers. Recent announcements include a quarterly common stock dividend of $1.60 per share and preferred stock dividends across various series, reflecting stable income generation for investors amidst ongoing financial activities like shelf registrations and fixed-income offerings.

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• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that PNC Financial Services Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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