Premier Financial And 2 Other Leading US Dividend Stocks

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of uncertainty with little change in major indices ahead of the presidential election and Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, investors are closely monitoring economic indicators and corporate earnings for guidance. In such an environment, dividend stocks like Premier Financial offer potential stability and income, making them attractive options for those seeking consistent returns amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.56%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.19%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	5.17%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.08%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.67%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)	4.92%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	6.11%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.00%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.97%	★★★★★★

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Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

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

Overview: Premier Financial Corp. operates through its subsidiaries to offer a range of banking services and has a market cap of approximately $889.58 million.

Operations: Premier Financial Corp. generates revenue of $246.74 million from its financial service operations.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Premier Financial Corp. offers a stable and attractive dividend yield of 5%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers. The payout ratio is currently 62.7% and forecasted to decrease to 53.3% in three years, indicating sustainability. Despite recent declines in net income and earnings per share, dividends remain reliable with consistent growth over the past decade. The company declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.31 per share for November 2024 distribution.

• Take a closer look at Premier Financial's potential here in our dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Premier Financial's current price could be quite moderate.

WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)

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

Overview: WesBanco, Inc. is a bank holding company for WesBanco Bank, Inc., with a market capitalization of approximately $2.11 billion.

Operations: WesBanco, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $537.05 million, and its Trust and Investment Services segment, contributing $29.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

WesBanco offers a robust dividend yield of 4.56%, ranking in the top 25% among U.S. dividend payers, with a current payout ratio of 69%, suggesting sustainability. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, although recent earnings showed slight declines. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.36 per share for October 2024, and preferred dividends payable in November indicate continued commitment to shareholder returns despite some insider selling and shareholder dilution over the past year.

• Dive into the specifics of WesBanco here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that WesBanco is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Universal Insurance Holdings (NYSE:UVE)

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

Overview: Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. operates as an integrated insurance holding company in the United States with a market cap of approximately $570.25 million.

Operations: Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Property & Casualty insurance segment, amounting to approximately $1.51 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Universal Insurance Holdings has demonstrated reliable and stable dividend payments over the past decade, supported by a low cash payout ratio of 9.4% and an earnings payout ratio of 25.2%, indicating strong coverage by both cash flows and earnings. Despite recent insider selling, the company maintains a reasonable valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.8x, offering value compared to the broader U.S. market average of 18x. Recent buybacks further reflect management's commitment to shareholder value amidst fluctuating quarterly earnings results.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Universal Insurance Holdings' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Universal Insurance Holdings' share price might be too pessimistic.

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