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3 Dividend Stocks To Consider In The US With Yields Up To 5.3%

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As the U.S. stock market rebounds from a sluggish start to 2025, with major indices snapping losing streaks, investors are keenly observing opportunities that offer stability and income potential amidst fluctuating conditions. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out as appealing options for those seeking consistent returns; they provide regular income through dividends while potentially benefiting from capital appreciation as markets stabilize.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)4.62%★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)5.31%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)5.10%★★★★★★
Polaris (NYSE:PII)4.56%★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)4.69%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.61%★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)5.69%★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)5.83%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.89%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)6.07%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 155 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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ACNB (NasdaqCM:ACNB)

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

Overview: ACNB Corporation is a financial holding company providing banking, insurance, and financial services to individual, business, and government customers in the United States with a market cap of $336.47 million.

Operations: ACNB Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its banking segment, contributing $94.11 million, followed by its insurance segment at $9.78 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

ACNB Corporation has maintained reliable and stable dividend payments over the past decade, with a recent 6.7% increase to US$0.32 per share for Q4 2024, resulting in US$2.7 million in aggregate dividends. Although its dividend yield of 3.25% is below the top quartile of U.S. payers, its low payout ratio of 35.9% indicates sustainability and coverage by earnings, with future forecasts suggesting continued coverage at a lower payout ratio of 30%.

NasdaqCM:ACNB Dividend History as at Jan 2025
NasdaqCM:ACNB Dividend History as at Jan 2025

First Bancorp (NasdaqGS:FNLC)

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

Overview: The First Bancorp, Inc., with a market cap of $302.33 million, operates as the holding company for First National Bank, offering a variety of banking products and services to individuals and businesses.

Operations: The First Bancorp, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through its banking operations, amounting to $78.19 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

First Bancorp's dividends have been reliable and stable over the past decade, with a current yield of 5.31%, placing it among the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.36 per share, payable on January 16, 2025. Despite insufficient data to predict long-term sustainability, its reasonable payout ratio of 59.3% suggests current earnings coverage, though recent earnings showed slight declines in net income and EPS compared to the previous year.

NasdaqGS:FNLC Dividend History as at Jan 2025
NasdaqGS:FNLC Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY)

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

Overview: Weyerhaeuser Company, with a market cap of approximately $20.61 billion, is one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands and has been in operation since 1900.

Operations: Weyerhaeuser's revenue is primarily derived from its Timberlands segment at $2.10 billion, Wood Products at $5.26 billion, and Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources contributing $382 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Weyerhaeuser's dividend yield of 3.31% is below the top quartile of U.S. dividend payers, and its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this, the company maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 53.5%, indicating earnings coverage for dividends, though cash flow coverage is tighter at 94.1%. Recent plans to invest US$500 million in expanding TimberStrand capacity in Arkansas may impact future cash flows but align with strategic growth and sustainability goals.

NYSE:WY Dividend History as at Jan 2025
NYSE:WY Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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