US Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2024

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As the Nasdaq Composite reaches a new record high and the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiences its eighth consecutive day of decline, investors are closely watching for the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates. In this fluctuating market environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate current economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Polaris (NYSE:PII)

4.32%

★★★★★★

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

4.58%

★★★★★★

Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)

4.84%

★★★★★★

Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)

4.41%

★★★★★★

Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)

4.55%

★★★★★★

Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)

4.93%

★★★★★★

Chevron (NYSE:CVX)

4.37%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.67%

★★★★★★

First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)

5.47%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.42%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 140 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

BCB Bancorp

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

Overview: BCB Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for BCB Community Bank, providing banking products and services to businesses and individuals in the United States, with a market cap of $211.91 million.

Operations: BCB Bancorp, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, totaling $89.64 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

BCB Bancorp maintains a reliable dividend yield of 4.96%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with stable growth over the past decade. The company's payout ratio is currently at 54.6%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings, and forecasts indicate continued coverage with a future payout ratio of 40%. However, recent insider selling and reduced profit margins from last year may warrant caution for potential investors seeking stability.

NasdaqGM:BCBP Dividend History as at Dec 2024
NasdaqGM:BCBP Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Archer-Daniels-Midland

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

Overview: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company operates in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing, and merchandising of agricultural commodities and related products globally with a market cap of approximately $25.08 billion.

Operations: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's revenue is primarily derived from its AG Services and Oilseeds segment at $70.39 billion, followed by Carbohydrate Solutions at $12.72 billion, and Nutrition at $7.43 billion.