As U.S. markets experience a year-end slump, with the S&P 500 on track for its worst month since April, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst volatility. In such uncertain times, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can offer stability and resilience in an otherwise turbulent market landscape.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) |
4.54% |
★★★★★★ |
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Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) |
5.35% |
★★★★★★ |
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Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) |
5.02% |
★★★★★★ |
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Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) |
4.75% |
★★★★★★ |
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Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) |
4.61% |
★★★★★★ |
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Dillard’s (NYSE:DDS) |
5.91% |
★★★★★★ |
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Chevron (NYSE:CVX) |
4.56% |
★★★★★★ |
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First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) |
5.78% |
★★★★★★ |
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Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) |
6.08% |
★★★★★★ |
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Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) |
4.82% |
★★★★★★ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: First Capital, Inc. is a bank holding company for First Harrison Bank, offering a range of banking services to individuals and businesses, with a market cap of $108.10 million.
Operations: First Capital, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounts for $41.07 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
First Capital offers a stable dividend with a low payout ratio of 31.2%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Its dividends have been reliable and growing over the past decade, although its yield of 3.63% is below the top tier in the US market. The stock trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value, potentially offering good value for investors. Recent earnings showed slight declines, but dividends remain affirmed with consistent quarterly payments of $0.29 per share.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Spok Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary Spok, Inc., offers healthcare communication solutions across various regions including the United States, Europe, and Asia with a market capitalization of $329.02 million.
Operations: Spok Holdings, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Clinical Communication and Collaboration Business, which amounts to $137.71 million.
Dividend Yield: 8%
