As U.S. markets reach record highs fueled by a post-election rally, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a way to secure steady income amidst the optimism. In this buoyant environment, selecting dividend stocks with attractive yields can be an effective strategy for those looking to balance growth potential with regular income streams.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.87% | ★★★★★★ |
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.22% | ★★★★★★ |
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.45% | ★★★★★★ |
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.74% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.47% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.43% | ★★★★★★ |
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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: CVB Financial Corp. is a bank holding company for Citizens Business Bank, offering banking and financial services to small to mid-sized businesses and individuals, with a market cap of approximately $3.07 billion.
Operations: CVB Financial Corp.'s revenue segment primarily comprises its banking operations, generating $518.20 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
CVB Financial offers a stable dividend, supported by a payout ratio of 56.2%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings. Over the past decade, its dividends have grown steadily and remained reliable. Although its current yield of 3.64% is below the top quartile in the US market, CVBF trades at 32.1% below estimated fair value, suggesting potential for capital appreciation alongside income generation. Recent executive changes and flat buyback activity do not impact its dividend stability or coverage forecast.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Ramaco Resources, Inc. is involved in the development, operation, and sale of metallurgical coal with a market cap of $612.70 million.
Operations: Ramaco Resources, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Metals & Mining - Coal segment, amounting to $698.13 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Ramaco Resources' dividend is well-covered by cash flows, with a reasonable cash payout ratio of 46.5%, despite recent financial challenges including a net loss in Q3 2024 and reduced profit margins. The company's dividend yield is among the top quartile in the US market, though it has only been paying dividends for three years. Trading at significant value below fair estimates, Ramaco's earnings coverage remains robust with an 81.5% payout ratio. Recent executive changes focus on technological advancements rather than dividend impact.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Bar Harbor Bankshares, with a market cap of $558.35 million, operates as the holding company for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, offering a range of banking and nonbanking products and services to consumers and businesses.
Operations: Bar Harbor Bankshares generates revenue of $148.71 million from its Community Banking Industry segment.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Bar Harbor Bankshares offers a stable and reliable dividend history, with payments consistently growing over the past decade. Its current payout ratio of 41.5% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, with future forecasts maintaining similar coverage at 44.2%. Despite a lower dividend yield of 3.28% compared to top-tier US payers, the stock trades at nearly half its estimated fair value. Recent declarations include a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, reflecting ongoing commitment to shareholder returns amid steady earnings performance.
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:CVBF NasdaqGS:METC and NYSEAM:BHB.
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