Discover 3 Top Dividend Stocks For Your Portfolio

In the wake of the recent U.S. government shutdown resolution, major stock indices like the Dow Jones and Nasdaq have experienced fluctuations, with technology shares leading declines. Amidst these market shifts, dividend stocks continue to attract investors seeking steady income streams and potential stability in uncertain economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Euroseas (ESEA)

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

Overview: Euroseas Ltd. offers ocean-going transportation services globally and has a market cap of approximately $417.38 million.

Operations: Euroseas Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from its transportation - shipping segment, which amounts to $221.03 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Euroseas Ltd. offers a compelling dividend profile with a payout ratio of 11.4%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings, while the cash payout ratio at 74.5% confirms coverage by cash flows. The recent quarterly dividend of US$0.70 per share reflects its top-tier yield in the U.S. market, although it has only been paying dividends for three years with consistent growth and stability. Recent charter agreements bolster revenue visibility into 2026, enhancing dividend sustainability prospects despite modest earnings growth challenges ahead.

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

EOG Resources (EOG)

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

Overview: EOG Resources, Inc. is an energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas across the United States and internationally with a market cap of approximately $59.33 billion.

Operations: EOG Resources generates revenue primarily from its crude oil and natural gas exploration and production segment, which accounted for $22.65 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

EOG Resources declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.02 per share, translating to an annual rate of US$4.08, with no history of suspension or reduction. The payout ratio is 39.1%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows (56.9%). Despite trading below estimated fair value and peers, its dividend yield is lower than top-tier U.S. payers at 3.75%. Dividend growth has been inconsistent over the past decade despite recent increases in payments.

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

Exxon Mobil (XOM)

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

Overview: Exxon Mobil Corporation is involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas across several countries, including the United States, Guyana, and Canada, with a market cap of $505.13 billion.

Operations: Exxon Mobil's revenue segments include Upstream operations in the United States at $53.16 billion and internationally at $52.57 billion, Energy Products in the United States at $118.27 billion and internationally at $170.89 billion, Chemical Products in the United States at $14.55 billion and internationally at $17.48 billion, as well as Specialty Products in the United States totaling $7.82 billion and outside the U.S. amounting to $12.68 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Exxon Mobil offers a stable dividend, recently increased to US$1.03 per share, with a history of reliability over the past decade. Its payout ratios of 57.5% for earnings and 73.1% for cash flows suggest sustainability, though its 3.49% yield is below top-tier U.S. payers. Recent developments include a US$111 million fixed-income offering and share buybacks totaling US$66 billion since December 2021, reflecting strategic capital management amidst ongoing restructuring efforts and asset sales considerations in New Zealand.

• Take a closer look at Exxon Mobil's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Exxon Mobil is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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