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Top Dividend Stocks On US Exchanges For December 2024

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As the U.S. stock market experiences a broad-based sell-off, with significant declines in major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst volatility. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk and reward.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)

5.31%

★★★★★★

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

5.02%

★★★★★★

Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)

4.70%

★★★★★★

Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)

4.59%

★★★★★★

Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)

5.71%

★★★★★★

Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)

4.86%

★★★★★★

Chevron (NYSE:CVX)

4.53%

★★★★★★

First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)

5.80%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

6.04%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.81%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 157 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Ennis

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

Overview: Ennis, Inc. manufactures and sells business forms and other business products in the United States with a market cap of approximately $547.38 million.

Operations: Ennis, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Print segment, which accounts for $399.35 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Ennis, Inc. offers a compelling dividend profile with a reliable history of payments over the past decade and a current yield of 4.75%, placing it among the top 25% in the US market. The company's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 62.9% and 41.2%, respectively. Despite recent sales declines, Ennis affirmed its quarterly dividend at $0.25 per share, highlighting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

NYSE:EBF Dividend History as at Dec 2024
NYSE:EBF Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Valero Energy

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

Overview: Valero Energy Corporation is involved in the manufacturing, marketing, and selling of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products across various regions including the United States, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and globally; it has a market cap of approximately $37.86 billion.

Operations: Valero Energy's revenue segments include Ethanol at $4.70 billion, Renewable Diesel at $5.45 billion, and Refining (including VLP and excluding Renewable Diesel) at $128.08 billion.