As the U.S. stock market experiences a slight dip following record highs, investors are taking a moment to reassess their positions amidst ongoing economic developments and anticipated Federal Reserve actions. In such an environment, dividend stocks can provide a reliable income stream, offering stability and potential returns even when broader market conditions fluctuate.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Norwood Financial

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

Overview: Norwood Financial Corp. is the bank holding company for Wayne Bank, offering a range of banking products and services, with a market cap of $248.76 million.

Operations: Norwood Financial Corp.'s revenue primarily comes from its Banking and Related Financial Services segment, which generated $62.31 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Norwood Financial has demonstrated reliable dividend growth over the past decade, with stable payments and a current yield of 3.93%. While its payout ratio of 75.2% indicates dividends are covered by earnings, the company's profit margin has decreased from last year. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income to US$3.84 million for Q3 2024, though net interest income increased slightly. The company completed share buybacks totaling US$8.07 million since March 2021 and May 2008 announcements.

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• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Norwood Financial's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Premier Financial

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

Overview: Premier Financial Corp., with a market cap of $993.16 million, operates through its subsidiaries to offer a range of banking services.

Operations: Premier Financial Corp. generates revenue of $245.86 million from its financial service operations through its subsidiaries.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Premier Financial offers a stable dividend yield of 4.48%, placing it in the top quartile among US dividend payers. The company's dividends have been reliable over the past decade, with a current payout ratio of 62.9%, indicating sustainability from earnings. Despite recent declines in net income to US$16.67 million for Q3 2024, Premier continues its quarterly dividend payments of $0.31 per share and has completed significant share buybacks totaling $66.52 million since May 2019 announcements.

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• Our valuation report here indicates Premier Financial may be undervalued.

WesBanco

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

Overview: WesBanco, Inc. is a bank holding company for WesBanco Bank, Inc., with a market cap of approximately $2.36 billion.

Operations: WesBanco, Inc. generates revenue through its Community Banking segment, contributing $537.05 million, and Trust and Investment Services segment, adding $29.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

WesBanco's dividend yield of 4.2% ranks it among the top 25% of US dividend payers, with a stable and growing payout over the past decade. The recent increase to $0.37 per share underscores its commitment to shareholder returns. Despite a slight dip in Q3 earnings, dividends remain well-covered by earnings with a 69% payout ratio. Strategic leadership changes aim to enhance operational excellence and growth, aligning with long-term sustainability goals for continued dividend reliability.

• Dive into the specifics of WesBanco here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that WesBanco's current price could be quite moderate.

Key Takeaways

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