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As of August 2024, U.S. markets are experiencing a robust rally with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extending their winning streaks, buoyed by investor optimism and expectations of upcoming interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. With major indices nearing all-time highs, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a reliable source of income amid market volatility. In such an environment, strong dividend stocks can offer stability and consistent returns, making them particularly attractive for those seeking to balance growth with income.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.94% | ★★★★★★ |
BCB Bancorp (NasdaqGM:BCBP) | 5.44% | ★★★★★★ |
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG) | 5.14% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.02% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.09% | ★★★★★★ |
OceanFirst Financial (NasdaqGS:OCFC) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 4.60% | ★★★★★★ |
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.44% | ★★★★★★ |
OTC Markets Group (OTCPK:OTCM) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 180 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
ACNB
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: ACNB Corporation, a financial holding company with a market cap of $340.71 million, provides banking, insurance, and financial services to individual, business, and government customers in the United States.
Operations: ACNB Corporation generates revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounts for $94.72 million, and its insurance segment, contributing $9.44 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
ACNB Corporation's dividend yield of 3.18% is lower than the top quartile of US dividend payers but remains reliable and well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 32.7%. Despite earnings forecasts to decline by 9.1% annually over the next three years, revenue is expected to grow at 14.54% per year. Recent earnings showed mixed results, with net income improving in Q2 but declining for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 14.3%, reflecting stable and growing payouts over the past decade.
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Get an in-depth perspective on ACNB's performance by reading our dividend report here.
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The valuation report we've compiled suggests that ACNB's current price could be quite moderate.
Fidelity D & D Bancorp
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, offering banking, trust, and financial services to individuals, small businesses, and corporate customers with a market cap of $272.45 million.