Top 3 US Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As the U.S. market experiences a mixed performance with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average pulling back from record highs while the Nasdaq sees gains, investors are keenly observing economic indicators and Federal Reserve actions for signs of stability. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of consistency and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance their portfolios amidst fluctuating indices.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Ituran Location and Control (NasdaqGS:ITRN)

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

Overview: Ituran Location and Control Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products, with a market cap of $552.05 million.

Operations: Ituran Location and Control Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Telematics Services segment, which accounts for $240.93 million, and its Telematics Products segment, contributing $87.83 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Ituran Location and Control offers a dividend yield of 5.57%, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. dividend payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings (55.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (49.7% cash payout ratio). Despite past volatility in its dividend history, recent affirmations include a US$0.39 per share distribution for October 2024, totaling approximately US$8 million. Additionally, Ituran's strategic partnership with Microsoft and Porsche highlights its technological innovation in motorsports telemetry systems.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Ituran Location and Control with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Ituran Location and Control shares in the market.

ICL Group (NYSE:ICL)

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

Overview: ICL Group Ltd operates as a specialty minerals and chemicals company worldwide, with a market cap of approximately $5.25 billion.

Operations: ICL Group Ltd generates its revenue from several segments, including Potash ($1.85 billion), Growing Solutions ($2.00 billion), Industrial Products ($1.22 billion), and Phosphate Solutions ($2.37 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

ICL Group's dividend yield of 4.49% ranks in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with a sustainable payout ratio covered by earnings (60.5%) and cash flows (38.2%). However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, lacking consistent growth. Recent financials show a decline in net income to US$115 million for Q2 2024 from US$163 million a year ago, impacting overall stability despite ongoing payouts like the recent US$63 million distribution announced in August 2024.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of ICL Group.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that ICL Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Movado Group (NYSE:MOV)

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

Overview: Movado Group, Inc. is a company that designs, sources, markets, and distributes watches both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $440.48 million.

Operations: Movado Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Watch and Accessory Brands segment, which accounts for $562.31 million, complemented by $100.98 million from Company Stores.

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

Movado Group's dividend yield of 7.25% is among the top 25% in the U.S., yet its history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. The payout ratio of 86.2% suggests dividends are covered by earnings, but cash flow coverage remains weak at a high cash payout ratio of 130%. Recent financial challenges include lowered earnings guidance and reduced profitability, with net income dropping to US$3.72 million for Q2 2024 from US$8.05 million a year ago.

• Take a closer look at Movado Group's potential here in our dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Movado Group's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Summing It All Up

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