As the U.S. stock market experiences mixed performances, with major indices fluctuating amid anticipation of key economic data and interest rate decisions, investors are keeping a close eye on dividend stocks for potential stability and income. In such a dynamic environment, strong dividend-paying companies can offer attractive opportunities by providing consistent returns through dividends even when market volatility is high.
We’re going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a bank holding company for The Huntington National Bank, offering commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services in the United States with a market cap of approximately $23.87 billion.
Operations: Huntington Bancshares generates revenue primarily through its Consumer & Regional Banking segment, which accounts for $4.98 billion, followed by the Commercial Banking segment at $2.60 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Huntington Bancshares maintains a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade. Its current dividend yield of 3.77% is reliable, though not among the highest in the U.S. market. The company’s payout ratio of 59.2% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, with future coverage expected to improve to 48.4%. Recent financial activities include preferred stock dividends and fixed-income offerings totaling US$1.75 billion, indicating ongoing capital management strategies.
NasdaqGS:HBAN Dividend History as at Jan 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Old Republic International Corporation operates in the insurance underwriting and related services sector, primarily in the United States and Canada, with a market cap of approximately $8.65 billion.
Operations: Old Republic International Corporation generates revenue through its Title Insurance segment, contributing $2.63 billion, and its General Insurance segment, which accounts for $5.23 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Old Republic International recently declared a special cash dividend of US$2.00 per share, enhancing its appeal to income-focused investors. Despite a historically volatile dividend record, the company has increased its total annual dividend by 8.2% to US$1.06 per share in 2024, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows given payout ratios of 29.4% and 23.1%, respectively. The formation of Old Republic Cyber Inc., aimed at diversifying revenue streams, underscores strategic growth efforts amidst competitive market valuations.
NYSE:ORI Dividend History as at Jan 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is a diversified financial services company operating in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $77.25 billion.
Operations: PNC Financial Services Group generates revenue through its Asset Management Group ($1.57 billion), Corporate & Institutional Banking ($9.58 billion), and Retail Banking including Residential Mortgage ($13.99 billion) segments.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
PNC Financial Services Group has consistently delivered reliable dividends over the past decade, with a current payout ratio of 52.9% and future coverage expected to improve to 38.8%. Despite trading below its estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.29% is modest compared to top US payers. Recent announcements include a quarterly common stock dividend of $1.60 per share and preferred stock dividends across various series, reflecting stable income generation for investors amidst ongoing financial activities like shelf registrations and fixed-income offerings.
NYSE:PNC Dividend History as at Jan 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:HBAN NYSE:ORI and NYSE:PNC.
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