3 US Dividend Stocks To Consider With Up To 7.7% Yield

As major U.S. stock indexes show gains following a benign January jobs report, investors are eyeing opportunities in dividend stocks amid a landscape of mixed earnings and economic indicators. In this context, selecting dividend stocks with attractive yields can be a strategic choice for those looking to balance income potential with market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.05%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.76%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.74%	★★★★★★
FMC (NYSE:FMC)	6.51%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.51%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.13%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.66%	★★★★★★
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS)	4.71%	★★★★★★
Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM)	4.48%	★★★★★★
Chevron (NYSE:CVX)	4.50%	★★★★★★

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Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Artisan Partners Asset Management (NYSE:APAM)

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

Overview: Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately $3.60 billion.

Operations: Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. generates its revenue primarily through investment management services, with total revenue reported in millions of dollars.

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

Artisan Partners Asset Management's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, yet they remain covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 74.5% and cash flows at 87.6%. The stock trades below its estimated fair value and offers a top-tier dividend yield in the US market. Recent earnings show growth, with full-year revenue reaching US$1.11 billion and net income at US$259.7 million, supporting its current dividend strategy despite past inconsistencies.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Artisan Partners Asset Management stock in this dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Artisan Partners Asset Management's current price could be quite moderate.

MSC Industrial Direct (NYSE:MSM)

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

Overview: MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. is a distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and internationally with a market cap of approximately $4.50 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from distributing metalworking, MRO, Class C consumables, and OEM products and services, generating approximately $3.80 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

MSC Industrial Direct offers a stable dividend of $0.85 per share, supported by an 80% payout ratio and a 57.5% cash payout ratio, indicating coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Despite trading below its estimated fair value, recent financials show a decline in sales to US$928.48 million and net income to US$46.62 million for Q1 2025 compared to the previous year, which may affect future dividend sustainability amidst insider selling concerns.

• Navigate through the intricacies of MSC Industrial Direct with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that MSC Industrial Direct is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC)

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

Overview: SunCoke Energy, Inc. is an independent producer of coke operating in the Americas and Brazil with a market cap of $826.65 million.

Operations: SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s revenue segments include Logistics at $105.90 million, Brazil Coke at $35.10 million, and Domestic Coke at $1.82 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5%

SunCoke Energy declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.12 per share, with a payout ratio of 41.5% and cash payout ratio of 42.2%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows despite its high debt levels. The stock trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value, yet earnings are projected to decline over the next three years. Recent financials show improved net income despite lower sales, but the dividend history remains volatile over the past decade.

• Get an in-depth perspective on SunCoke Energy's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that SunCoke Energy is trading behind its estimated value.

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