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As the U.S. stock market navigates through a mixed December, with encouraging inflation data providing some relief amidst recent declines, investors are keenly observing opportunities that can offer stability and income. In this context, dividend stocks stand out as attractive options for those seeking consistent returns in a volatile environment, offering potential benefits such as regular income and reduced portfolio volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| Polaris (NYSE:PII) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.99% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 156 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Ituran Location and Control
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Ituran Location and Control Ltd. provides location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products, with a market cap of $594.02 million.
Operations: Ituran Location and Control Ltd. generates revenue from two main segments: Telematics Products, contributing $90.81 million, and Telematics Services, accounting for $240.37 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
Ituran Location and Control's dividend yield of 5.22% ranks in the top 25% among US market dividend payers, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 59.7%. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility over the past decade. Recent strategic alliances, such as with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles and Nissan Chile, underscore potential growth avenues which may bolster future financial stability. The company's earnings have shown consistent growth, aiding in maintaining current dividend levels.
Bunge Global
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Bunge Global SA is an agribusiness and food company with worldwide operations, and it has a market cap of approximately $11.04 billion.
Operations: Bunge Global SA's revenue segments include Milling at $1.69 billion, Agribusiness at $47.16 billion, Sugar & Bioenergy at $173 million, and Refined and Specialty Oils at $13.25 billion.