Top US Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2024

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As investors brace for the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates, U.S. stock futures are showing positive momentum, with major indices like the Dow Jones and Nasdaq poised for gains. In this environment of market anticipation and economic shifts, dividend stocks stand out as a potential source of steady income, offering a blend of stability and returns that can be appealing amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

4.62%

★★★★★★

Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)

4.90%

★★★★★★

Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)

4.42%

★★★★★★

Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)

4.45%

★★★★★★

Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)

4.95%

★★★★★★

First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)

5.52%

★★★★★★

Ennis (NYSE:EBF)

4.68%

★★★★★★

CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX)

4.31%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.67%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.44%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 137 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Buckle

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

Overview: The Buckle, Inc. is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men and women with a market cap of $2.60 billion.

Operations: The Buckle, Inc.'s revenue is primarily generated from its sales of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories amounting to $1.22 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.5%

Buckle's recent announcement of a $2.50 special cash dividend alongside a $0.35 quarterly dividend highlights its commitment to returning value to shareholders, with both dividends payable on January 29, 2025. While the company offers an attractive dividend yield in the top 25% of US payers, its high cash payout ratio indicates dividends are not well covered by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns despite earnings coverage. Recent sales results show mixed performance with some declines year-to-date.

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

F.N.B

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

Overview: F.N.B. Corporation is a bank and financial holding company offering a variety of financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $5.72 billion.

Operations: F.N.B. Corporation generates its revenue through segments including Community Banking ($1.42 billion), Wealth Management ($76 million), and Insurance ($22 million).