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As the U.S. stock market grapples with a tech selloff and economic concerns following a disappointing jobs report, investors are increasingly seeking stability in their portfolios. In such volatile times, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for long-term growth.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 6.09% | ★★★★★★ |
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) | 4.67% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.05% | ★★★★★★ |
Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG) | 5.21% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.12% | ★★★★★★ |
OceanFirst Financial (NasdaqGS:OCFC) | 4.68% | ★★★★★★ |
CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.71% | ★★★★★★ |
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 4.51% | ★★★★★★ |
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS) | 4.57% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 180 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
First Capital
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: First Capital, Inc. (NasdaqCM:FCAP) operates as the bank holding company for First Harrison Bank, offering a range of banking services to individuals and businesses, with a market cap of $111.39 million.
Operations: First Capital, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, totaling $40.80 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
First Capital's dividends have grown steadily over the past decade, with a recent 7.4% increase to US$0.29 per share, payable on September 27, 2024. Despite a relatively low yield of 3.49%, its payout ratio is a sustainable 30%. The stock trades at 61.1% below estimated fair value and has consistently reliable dividend payments, though there is insufficient data to predict future coverage or sustainability beyond three years.
First National
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: First National Corporation, with a market cap of $109.28 million, operates as the bank holding company for First Bank, offering a range of commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, estates, local governmental entities, and non-profit organizations in Virginia.
Operations: First National Corporation generates $49.19 million in revenue from its banking services segment.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
First National Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on September 13, 2024. Despite a lower yield of 3.45%, the company has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade with a reasonable payout ratio of 47.5%. However, recent earnings reports show declining net income and increased net charge-offs, which may impact future dividend sustainability. The stock trades at 58.2% below estimated fair value and is considering a merger with Touchstone Bank.