3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 7.8%

editorial-team@simplywallst.com (Simply Wall St)

Thu, Mar 6, 2025, 4:01 AM 4 min read

As the U.S. stock market experiences a surge following a temporary reprieve from tariffs for automakers, investors are keenly observing how these developments might influence broader economic conditions. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate market fluctuations while seeking consistent returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	5.70%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	4.86%	★★★★★★
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW)	4.63%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	7.19%	★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)	6.45%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.22%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.84%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	6.51%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.47%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	4.66%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 148 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

WaFd

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

Overview: WaFd, Inc., with a market cap of $2.36 billion, operates as the bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank, offering lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services across the United States.

Operations: WaFd, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Banking and Financial Services segment, which accounts for $708.75 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

WaFd offers a stable dividend yield of 3.6%, supported by a low payout ratio of 46.9%, indicating coverage by earnings. The dividend has been reliable and growing over the past decade, though it remains below the top quartile of U.S. dividend payers. Recent news includes an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.27 per share, payable March 7, 2025, and a shelf registration filing for $97 million in common stock related to an ESOP offering.

NasdaqGS:WAFD Dividend History as at Mar 2025

Global Ship Lease

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

Overview: Global Ship Lease, Inc. operates by owning and chartering containerships under fixed-rate agreements to container shipping companies globally, with a market cap of approximately $755.59 million.

Operations: Global Ship Lease, Inc. generates revenue by leasing its fleet of containerships to global container shipping companies through fixed-rate charters.

Dividend Yield: 7.8%

Global Ship Lease, Inc. offers a high dividend yield of 7.81%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with dividends well-covered by both earnings (18.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (34% cash payout ratio). However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Recent financial results show revenue growth to US$711.06 million and net income increase to US$353.63 million for 2024, supporting current payouts despite historical instability in dividends.