As the United States market navigates through a cautious phase with retail investors holding back on aggressive buying ahead of earnings season, dividend stocks remain a compelling consideration for those seeking steady income streams. In light of current economic dynamics and market sentiment, such stocks could offer relative stability and consistent returns amidst broader market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Credicorp

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

Overview: Credicorp Ltd. is a diversified financial services company offering banking, insurance, and health services primarily in Peru, with a market capitalization of approximately $12.97 billion.

Operations: Credicorp Ltd. generates its revenue from diversified financial services including banking, insurance, and health-related services mainly in Peru.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Credicorp Ltd. trades 33% below estimated fair value with earnings expected to grow by 11.16% annually. Despite a high bad loans ratio at 6.2%, dividends are covered by earnings at a 55.7% payout ratio, though the dividend record has been unstable and unreliable over the past decade. Recent positive developments include a reported net income increase to PEN 1,511.66 million in Q1 2024 and an increased dividend announcement of PEN 35 per share, payable on June 14th, without withholding tax.

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• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Credicorp shares in the market.

DRDGOLD

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

Overview: DRDGOLD Limited is a South African gold mining company specializing in the retreatment of surface gold tailings, with a market capitalization of approximately $808.95 million.

Operations: DRDGOLD Limited generates its revenue primarily through two segments: Ergo, which brought in ZAR 4.34 billion, and FWGR, contributing ZAR 1.47 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5%

DRDGOLD has seen a 14.9% earnings growth over the past year and forecasts revenue growth at 21.23% annually. Despite a dividend yield of 4.98%, which ranks in the top quartile for US stocks, its dividends are not well supported by free cash flow or earnings, indicating potential sustainability issues. Additionally, while dividends have increased over the decade, they've also been notably volatile and unreliable, with a payout ratio at 54.8%. The company's P/E ratio stands favorable at 11x compared to the US market average of 16.6x.

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• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of DRDGOLD shares in the market.

DorianG

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

Overview: Dorian LPG Ltd., operating globally, specializes in transporting liquefied petroleum gas using its fleet of LPG tankers, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.86 billion.

Operations: Dorian LPG Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from international transportation services, amounting to $558.83 million.

Dividend Yield: 9.2%

Dorian LPG Ltd. recently declared an irregular dividend of US$1.00 per share, payable on May 30, 2024, totaling approximately US$40.6 million. Despite a stable recent payout, the company's dividend history is short and erratic over the past three years with a high yield of 9.16%. Financially, Dorian LPG shows robust annual earnings growth of 78.3%, but future earnings are expected to decline by an average of 32.7% annually over the next three years, questioning the sustainability of future dividends despite a reasonable payout ratio of 52.4% and cash payout ratio at 47.9%. The stock's valuation appears attractive with a P/E ratio significantly below the market average at just 6.1x.

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Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:BAP NYSE:DRD and NYSE:LPG.

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