As the U.S. stock market flirts with record highs, investors are navigating a mixed landscape where major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have shown modest gains while others remain volatile. In this environment, dividend stocks offering yields of 9% can be particularly appealing for those seeking income stability, as they provide potential returns through regular payouts amid fluctuating market conditions.
Overview: Eagle Financial Services, Inc., with a market cap of $114.22 million, operates as the bank holding company for Bank of Clarke, offering a range of retail and commercial banking products and services in the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland.
Operations: Eagle Financial Services, Inc. generates revenue through its retail and commercial banking products and services offered in regions including the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
Eagle Financial Services recently transitioned to the NASDAQ Composite Index and completed a $50 million follow-on equity offering. The company reported strong earnings growth, with net income rising to US$15.34 million for 2024. Despite a dividend yield of 3.78%, below the top tier in the US, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 36.8%. A quarterly dividend of $0.31 was affirmed for February 2025.
Overview: Credicorp Ltd. is a financial services company offering banking, insurance, and health products primarily in Peru and internationally, with a market cap of $14.78 billion.
Operations: Credicorp Ltd.'s revenue segments include banking services generating PEN 16.25 billion, insurance services contributing PEN 4.37 billion, and health services adding PEN 1.51 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.1%
Credicorp's dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite a competitive yield of 5.06% placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and peers, with dividends currently covered by earnings at a payout ratio of 53.3%, expected to improve to 47.5% in three years. However, concerns include high bad loans at 5.9%.
Overview: The Buckle, Inc. is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women, with a market cap of approximately $2.16 billion.
Operations: The Buckle, Inc. generates its revenue from the sale of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories, amounting to $1.22 billion.
Dividend Yield: 9%
Buckle's dividend yield of 9.01% ranks in the top 25% among US dividend payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 103%, indicating dividends are not well-covered by free cash flows. Despite trading at good value compared to peers, Buckle's dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Recent sales results show a decline in net sales for fiscal year ending February 2025, impacting overall financial stability.
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