US Dividend Stocks Spotlight WaFd And 2 Others

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As the U.S. stock market anticipates the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 are poised for a rebound despite recent downturns. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to navigate uncertain market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Polaris (NYSE:PII)

4.34%

★★★★★★

Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)

4.70%

★★★★★★

Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)

5.03%

★★★★★★

Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)

4.53%

★★★★★★

Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)

4.81%

★★★★★★

Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)

4.36%

★★★★★★

First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)

5.59%

★★★★★★

Chevron (NYSE:CVX)

4.40%

★★★★★★

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.79%

★★★★★★

Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)

4.55%

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 145 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

WaFd

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

Overview: WaFd, Inc. is a bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank, offering lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services in the United States with a market cap of $2.90 billion.

Operations: WaFd, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Thrift/Savings and Loan Institutions segment, which generated $704.02 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

WaFd offers a stable dividend profile, having consistently paid dividends for 167 consecutive quarters. The recent announcement of a regular cash dividend of $0.26 per share underscores its commitment to returning value to shareholders. Although its dividend yield of 3.02% is below the top US market payers, the payout ratio remains sustainable at 41.6%, indicating strong coverage by earnings. However, insider selling and past shareholder dilution may warrant cautious consideration for potential investors.

NasdaqGS:WAFD Dividend History as at Dec 2024
NasdaqGS:WAFD Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Zions Bancorporation National Association

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

Overview: Zions Bancorporation, National Association offers a range of banking products and services across several western U.S. states, with a market cap of approximately $8.51 billion.

Operations: Zions Bancorporation, National Association generates revenue through several segments, including Zions First National Bank ($879 million), California Bank & Trust ($672 million), Amegy Corporation ($631 million), National Bank of Arizona ($279 million), Nevada State Bank ($232 million), Vectra Bank Colorado ($174 million), and The Commerce Bank of Washington ($64 million).