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As 2024 came to a close, the U.S. stock market experienced a mixed finish despite an overall strong year, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 posting significant annual gains. In this fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those seeking stability amid market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.71% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) | 4.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.79% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.85% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 156 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
VAALCO Energy
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: VAALCO Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, and Canada with a market cap of approximately $439.87 million.
Operations: VAALCO Energy's revenue primarily comes from the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, totaling $506.42 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.7%
VAALCO Energy's dividend payments, declared at US$0.0625 per share for Q4 2024, are supported by a low payout ratio of 28.9% and a cash payout ratio of 65.5%, indicating sustainability. Despite only three years of dividend history, payments have been stable with a yield in the top 25% of US payers at 5.72%. Recent earnings growth and production increases bolster its financial position as it embarks on new drilling projects in Gabon for mid-2025.
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Dive into the specifics of VAALCO Energy here with our thorough dividend report.
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Our valuation report unveils the possibility VAALCO Energy's shares may be trading at a discount.
Marine Products
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Marine Products Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells recreational fiberglass powerboats for the sport boat and sport fishing boat markets worldwide, with a market cap of approximately $312.07 million.
Operations: Marine Products Corporation generates revenue primarily through its powerboat manufacturing business, which accounted for $259.61 million.