As the U.S. stock market experiences fluctuations with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 facing setbacks amid economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks for steady income. In such volatile times, reliable dividend stocks offering yields up to 7.5% can provide a cushion against market swings while contributing to a diversified investment strategy.
|
Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
|
Universal (UVV) |
6.14% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) |
5.80% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) |
3.81% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) |
6.42% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Ennis (EBF) |
5.59% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Employers Holdings (EIG) |
3.23% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) |
4.17% |
★★★★★☆ |
|
Dillard’s (DDS) |
5.55% |
★★★★★★ |
|
CompX International (CIX) |
5.27% |
★★★★★★ |
|
Columbia Banking System (COLB) |
6.03% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 143 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Heritage Commerce Corp is a bank holding company for Heritage Bank of Commerce, offering commercial and personal banking services in California, with a market cap of $569.76 million.
Operations: Heritage Commerce Corp generates its revenue primarily through providing a range of commercial and personal banking services to individuals and businesses in California.
Dividend Yield: 5.5%
Heritage Commerce recently affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.13 per share, maintaining its reputation for stable and reliable payouts over the past decade. The company’s dividend yield is among the top 25% in the U.S., although recent earnings showed a decline in net income to US$6.39 million from US$9.23 million year-over-year, affecting overall profitability. Leadership changes with Seth Fonti as CFO may influence future strategic direction and financial performance positively.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Exxon Mobil Corporation is involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas across various regions including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, France, and internationally, with a market cap of $467.40 billion.
Operations: Exxon Mobil Corporation’s revenue is primarily generated through its operations in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas across multiple regions worldwide.
