As 2024 came to a close, the U.S. stock market experienced a mixed finish despite an overall strong year, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 posting significant annual gains. In this fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those seeking stability amid market volatility.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) |
4.55% |
★★★★★★ |
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Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) |
5.33% |
★★★★★★ |
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Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) |
5.05% |
★★★★★★ |
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Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) |
4.71% |
★★★★★★ |
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Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) |
4.60% |
★★★★★★ |
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Dillard’s (NYSE:DDS) |
6.02% |
★★★★★★ |
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Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) |
4.78% |
★★★★★★ |
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First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) |
5.79% |
★★★★★★ |
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Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) |
6.02% |
★★★★★★ |
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Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) |
4.85% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 156 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: VAALCO Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, and Canada with a market cap of approximately $439.87 million.
Operations: VAALCO Energy’s revenue primarily comes from the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, totaling $506.42 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.7%
VAALCO Energy’s dividend payments, declared at US$0.0625 per share for Q4 2024, are supported by a low payout ratio of 28.9% and a cash payout ratio of 65.5%, indicating sustainability. Despite only three years of dividend history, payments have been stable with a yield in the top 25% of US payers at 5.72%. Recent earnings growth and production increases bolster its financial position as it embarks on new drilling projects in Gabon for mid-2025.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Marine Products Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells recreational fiberglass powerboats for the sport boat and sport fishing boat markets worldwide, with a market cap of approximately $312.07 million.
Operations: Marine Products Corporation generates revenue primarily through its powerboat manufacturing business, which accounted for $259.61 million.
