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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 5.1%, contributing to an impressive 11% climb over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this context of robust market performance, selecting dividend stocks like Sierra Bancorp can be a strategic way to enhance your portfolio by potentially providing steady income and capital appreciation.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 5.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY) | 4.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN) | 3.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.33% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Carter's (NYSE:CRI) | 8.96% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 141 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Sierra Bancorp
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Sierra Bancorp, with a market cap of $386.66 million, is the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra, offering retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals and businesses in California.
Operations: Sierra Bancorp generates its revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $144.26 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Sierra Bancorp has a stable dividend history, with consistent payments over the past decade and a current quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. Despite trading at 45.7% below its estimated fair value and offering dividends covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 34.3%, its yield of 3.5% is lower than the top quartile in the U.S. market. Recent buybacks totaling $20 million reflect strategic capital management, though profitability growth remains modest at 13.9%.
Chord Energy
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Chord Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company in the United States with a market cap of approximately $5.75 billion.
Operations: Chord Energy Corporation generates revenue primarily from its exploration and production activities of crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas, totaling approximately $5.04 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.8%
Chord Energy's dividend, with a yield of 6.8%, ranks in the top quartile among U.S. dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 42.7% and 35.6%, respectively. However, its four-year dividend history is marked by volatility and recent shareholder dilution may concern investors seeking stability. Recent financial results show increased revenue at US$1.22 billion, though earnings per share have declined compared to last year’s figures.