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As the U.S. stock market navigates through fluctuations driven by labor market data and interest rate concerns, investors are increasingly seeking stable income sources amidst economic uncertainty. In this context, dividend stocks offering yields up to 4.9% can provide a reliable stream of returns, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with income in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 156 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

CME Group

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

Overview: CME Group Inc. operates global contract markets for trading futures and options on futures contracts, with a market cap of approximately $81.38 billion.

Operations: CME Group Inc.'s revenue segment, classified as Unclassified Services, amounts to $6.03 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

CME Group recently declared a US$5.80 annual variable dividend, totaling approximately US$2.1 billion, payable in January 2025. Despite CME's dividend being among the top 25% of U.S. payers, its cash payout ratio is high at 103.3%, indicating dividends are not well covered by free cash flow. The company's earnings have grown significantly over the past year, but significant insider selling has occurred recently, raising potential concerns for investors focused on stability and sustainability of dividends.

• Navigate through the intricacies of CME Group with our comprehensive dividend report here.

• Our valuation report unveils the possibility CME Group's shares may be trading at a premium.

Premier Financial

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

Overview: Premier Financial Corp., with a market cap of $904.99 million, operates through its subsidiaries to offer a range of banking services.

Operations: Premier Financial Corp. generates revenue of $245.86 million from its Financial Service Operations segment.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Premier Financial Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.31 per share, maintaining a stable and growing payout over the past decade. Despite recent net income declines, its 62.9% payout ratio indicates dividends are well-covered by earnings and forecasted to remain sustainable with a projected 53% payout in three years. The stock trades at 68.6% below estimated fair value, offering an attractive yield of 4.97%, placing it in the top tier of U.S. dividend payers despite low bad loan allowances at 93%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Premier Financial stock in this dividend report.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Premier Financial shares in the market.

Bar Harbor Bankshares

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

Overview: Bar Harbor Bankshares, with a market cap of $463.07 million, operates as the holding company for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, offering a range of banking and nonbanking products and services to consumers and businesses.

Operations: Bar Harbor Bankshares generates revenue of $148.71 million from its Community Banking Industry segment.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Bar Harbor Bankshares offers a stable dividend yield of 3.99%, with payouts well-covered by earnings, reflected in a low current payout ratio of 41.5% and forecasted to remain sustainable at 44.2% in three years. The company has consistently increased dividends over the past decade without volatility. Trading significantly below its estimated fair value, it presents good relative value compared to peers despite its yield being lower than the top quartile of U.S. payers (4.52%).

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Bar Harbor Bankshares.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Bar Harbor Bankshares' current price could be quite moderate.

Summing It All Up

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:CME NasdaqGS:PFC and NYSEAM:BHB.

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