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As the U.S. stock market faces a challenging period with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing consecutive declines, investors are increasingly looking for stability amid economic uncertainties. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential resilience against market volatility, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.75% | ★★★★★★ |
| FMC (NYSE:FMC) | 6.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.77% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.71% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.34% | ★★★★★★ |
| Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 6.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS) | 4.99% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.17% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 142 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Scholastic
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books globally, with a market cap of approximately $590.12 million.
Operations: Scholastic Corporation's revenue segments include Children's Book Publishing and Distribution at $932.80 million, Education Solutions at $331.10 million, and International operations generating $273.40 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Scholastic's dividend has grown steadily over the past decade, maintaining stability with a current yield of 3.8%, though it falls short compared to top-tier US dividend payers. Despite being unprofitable, its dividends are well-covered by cash flows due to a low cash payout ratio of 43.1%. However, recent earnings have declined, with Q2 net income dropping from US$76.9 million to US$48.8 million year-over-year, highlighting potential challenges in sustaining future payouts.
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Navigate through the intricacies of Scholastic with our comprehensive dividend report here.
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Our valuation report unveils the possibility Scholastic's shares may be trading at a discount.
Ennis
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Ennis, Inc. is a company that manufactures and sells business forms and other business products in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $545.48 million.
Operations: Ennis, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from the Print segment, which accounts for $399.35 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.7%