3 US Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

As the U.S. stock market navigates a mixed landscape with tech stocks under pressure and bond yields on the rise, investors are closely watching for signs of economic resilience amid ongoing interest rate uncertainties. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them a valuable addition to portfolios seeking balance and consistent returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.85%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.27%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.40%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.77%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.94%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	6.21%	★★★★★★
Ennis (NYSE:EBF)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.17%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.14%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 154 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Fulton Financial (NasdaqGS:FULT)

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

Overview: Fulton Financial Corporation is a financial holding company offering consumer and commercial banking products and services across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia, with a market cap of approximately $3.47 billion.

Operations: Fulton Financial Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which reported $1.08 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Fulton Financial offers a stable dividend history, with dividends reliably growing over the past 10 years and currently covered by earnings at a 42.4% payout ratio. The recent increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.18 per share reflects confidence in its financial health, despite shareholder dilution last year. Trading below estimated fair value and initiating a $100 million share buyback program may enhance future shareholder returns, though current yield remains modest compared to top-tier U.S. dividend payers.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Fulton Financial stock in this dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Fulton Financial is trading behind its estimated value.

Buckle (NYSE:BKE)

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

Overview: The Buckle, Inc. is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women, with a market cap of approximately $2.51 billion.

Operations: The Buckle, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its casual apparel, footwear, and accessories segment, totaling approximately $1.22 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

Buckle's dividend profile is mixed, with a high yield of 7.6% placing it among the top U.S. payers, but payments have been volatile and not consistently covered by free cash flows, evidenced by a 103% cash payout ratio. Recent announcements include a $2.85 per share combined special and quarterly dividend payable in January 2025, yet significant insider selling raises concerns about long-term sustainability despite trading below estimated fair value.

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

Copa Holdings (NYSE:CPA)

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

Overview: Copa Holdings, S.A. operates through its subsidiaries to offer airline passenger and cargo services, with a market cap of $3.62 billion.

Operations: Copa Holdings generates revenue primarily from its air transportation segment, which amounts to $3.48 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.3%

Copa Holdings offers a high dividend yield of 7.3%, ranking it among the top U.S. dividend payers, but its payments have been volatile and not consistently covered by free cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 243.4%. Despite recent earnings growth and a low payout ratio of 37.5%, the sustainability of dividends remains questionable due to non-cash earnings reliance and variability in past payments, though it trades slightly below fair value estimates.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Copa Holdings.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Copa Holdings is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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