The U.S. stock market has seen a mixed performance recently, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting record highs while the Nasdaq Composite faced declines. Amid this volatility, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking steady income and potential capital appreciation. In light of current market conditions, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can provide a reliable source of returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)
5.76%
★★★★★★
BCB Bancorp (NasdaqGM:BCBP)
5.14%
★★★★★★
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)
4.49%
★★★★★★
Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG)
Overview: Farmers National Banc Corp. operates as a bank holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, engaging in banking, trust, retirement consulting, insurance, and financial management businesses with a market cap of $575.29 million.
Operations: Farmers National Banc Corp. generates revenue primarily through its Bank Segment ($161.84 million) and Trust Segment, including Retirement Consulting ($12.50 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Farmers National Banc offers a stable and growing dividend, with payments increasing over the past 10 years. The company currently pays a high and reliable dividend yield of 4.36%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite recent earnings declines, its dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 49.8%. On August 27, 2024, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share payable on September 30, 2024.
Overview: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation, with a market cap of $204.52 million, operates as the holding company for Virginia National Bank, offering a variety of commercial and retail banking services.
Operations: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation generates revenue from its banking operations ($50.32 million), Masonry Capital ($0.88 million), and VNB Trust & Estate Services ($1.06 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Virginia National Bankshares declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share, yielding 3.45% annually, to be paid on September 20, 2024. Despite recent earnings declines—net income fell to US$4.16 million in Q2 2024 from US$5.65 million a year ago—the company maintains stable and growing dividends over the past decade with a low payout ratio of 45.4%. Additionally, it completed a share buyback worth $0.56 million in July 2024.
Overview: CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America, with a market cap of $349.23 million.
Operations: CompX International Inc.'s revenue segments include Marine Components at $31.11 million and Security Products at $126.27 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
CompX International recently announced a special cash dividend of US$2.00 per share and affirmed its regular quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per share. The company reported Q2 2024 earnings with net income rising to US$4.84 million from US$4.07 million a year ago, despite a slight dip in sales to US$35.89 million from US$36.62 million. CompX's dividends are well-covered by earnings (64.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (56.5% cash payout ratio), providing stability and reliability for investors seeking consistent income streams.
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