In the midst of heightened market volatility and economic uncertainty driven by new tariff announcements, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In such turbulent times, stocks that offer reliable income streams can be appealing, providing a buffer against market fluctuations while offering potential yields up to 5.2%.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) | 4.67% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.88% | ★★★★★★ |
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.68% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.91% | ★★★★★★ |
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 6.62% | ★★★★★★ |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.46% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.76% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.63% | ★★★★★★ |
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.82% | ★★★★★★ |
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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: APA Corporation is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids with a market cap of approximately $6.86 billion.
Operations: APA Corporation generates revenue from its upstream operations primarily in the U.S. ($5.86 billion), Egypt ($2.93 billion), and the North Sea ($948 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.3%
APA's dividend yield of 5.26% is attractive, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers, and is well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 43.9%. However, dividends have been unreliable over the past decade without growth. Recent financial results show a decline in net income to US$804 million from US$2.86 billion last year, despite increased production volumes. The company has completed significant share buybacks worth US$3 billion and maintains high debt levels but trades below estimated fair value by 66.7%.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: United Bankshares, Inc. operates as a provider of commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States with a market cap of approximately $5.01 billion.
Operations: United Bankshares, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States.
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
United Bankshares offers a stable dividend yield of 4.3%, though it falls short of the top 25% in the US market. The company maintains a sustainable payout ratio of 53.7%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings, with forecasts suggesting continued coverage at 49.9% in three years. Dividends have been reliable and growing over the past decade, supported by recent financial performance improvements, including increased net income to US$94.41 million for Q4 2024 from US$79.39 million a year prior.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: ConocoPhillips is engaged in the exploration, production, transportation, and marketing of crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, LNG, and natural gas liquids with a market cap of approximately $115.32 billion.
Operations: ConocoPhillips generates revenue from several key segments, including $6.55 billion from Alaska, $5.64 billion from Canada, $37.03 billion from the Lower 48, $2.94 billion from Asia Pacific, and $6.37 billion from Europe, Middle East and North Africa.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
ConocoPhillips' dividend yield of 3.36% is below the top 25% in the US market, but its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.9% and 49.6%, respectively. However, dividend stability has been an issue due to volatility over the past decade. Recent financials show a decrease in net income to US$2.31 billion for Q4 2024 from US$3 billion a year ago, yet production guidance remains strong for 2025.
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:APA NasdaqGS:UBSI and NYSE:COP.
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