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As the U.S. stock market navigates a holiday-shortened week, buoyed by gains in tech and chip stocks despite recent interest rate forecasts from the Federal Reserve, investors are keenly observing dividend stocks for their potential to provide steady income amid fluctuating market dynamics. In this environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to maintain consistent payouts and exhibit resilience during economic shifts, making it an attractive consideration for those seeking stability and income in their investment portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.32% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.85% | ★★★★★★ |
| Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) | 4.75% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 158 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Carter's
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Carter's, Inc. designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear under various brands such as Carter's and OshKosh in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $20.05 billion.
Operations: Carter's, Inc. generates revenue through its U.S. Retail segment ($1.43 billion), International segment ($408.17 million), and U.S. Wholesale segment ($1 billion).
Dividend Yield: 5.8%
Carter's offers a mixed dividend profile with a yield of 5.8%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, yet its track record is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Recently reaffirming its earnings guidance for 2024, Carter's maintains sustainable dividends covered by earnings (49.8%) and cash flows (41.5%). Despite being dropped from the S&P 400 and added to the S&P 600, it trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 8.8x compared to market averages.
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Get an in-depth perspective on Carter's performance by reading our dividend report here.
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The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Carter's current price could be quite moderate.
Insperity
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Insperity, Inc. provides human resources and business solutions to enhance the performance of small and medium-sized businesses in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $2.85 billion.