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Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2025

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As the U.S. stock market experiences volatility following a weak GDP report and investor anticipation of major tech earnings, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential stability and income generation. In such uncertain times, selecting dividend stocks with a history of consistent payouts can offer investors a reliable source of returns amidst broader economic fluctuations.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)6.34%★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)7.58%★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)6.77%★★★★★★
Ennis (NYSE:EBF)5.55%★★★★★★
Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY)5.07%★★★★★☆
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS)6.74%★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN)4.23%★★★★★☆
Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM)4.27%★★★★★☆
Carter's (NYSE:CRI)9.44%★★★★★☆
Omega Flex (NasdaqGM:OFLX)4.45%★★★★★☆

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

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Zions Bancorporation National Association (NasdaqGS:ZION)

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

Overview: Zions Bancorporation, National Association offers a range of banking products and services across several Western U.S. states, with a market capitalization of approximately $6.63 billion.

Operations: Zions Bancorporation, National Association generates revenue through a diverse portfolio of banking products and services across multiple Western U.S. states.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Zions Bancorporation offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.8%, with payments consistently growing and stable over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 32.8%. Despite trading at 63.2% below its estimated fair value, which may indicate good relative value, its dividend yield is lower compared to the top US payers. Recent earnings growth and strategic share buybacks underscore financial health, but increased net charge-offs warrant attention for potential risks.

NasdaqGS:ZION Dividend History as at Apr 2025
NasdaqGS:ZION Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Copa Holdings (NYSE:CPA)

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

Overview: Copa Holdings, S.A. operates as an airline providing passenger and cargo services through its subsidiaries, with a market cap of approximately $3.80 billion.

Operations: Copa Holdings generates revenue primarily from its air transportation services, amounting to $3.44 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

Copa Holdings offers a compelling dividend yield of 7.04%, ranking in the top 25% of US payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 44.2%. Despite an unstable dividend track record, recent affirmations maintain quarterly dividends at US$1.61 per share for 2025. The company trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 6.2x compared to the market's 16.9x and has shown consistent earnings growth, though revenue dipped slightly in the last quarter reported.

NYSE:CPA Dividend History as at Apr 2025
NYSE:CPA Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB)

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

Overview: Safe Bulkers, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, offers international marine drybulk transportation services and has a market cap of $354.37 million.

Operations: Safe Bulkers, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its transportation - shipping segment, which amounted to $307.63 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Safe Bulkers' dividend yield of 5.92% is among the top 25% in the US, yet its sustainability is questionable due to lack of free cash flow coverage and a high debt level. Recent dividends on preferred shares highlight ongoing payouts despite past volatility and unreliable history. The company trades significantly below estimated fair value, with earnings well covering dividends, but recent revenue declines suggest caution for long-term dividend stability.

NYSE:SB Dividend History as at Apr 2025
NYSE:SB Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Summing It All Up

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