As U.S. markets show signs of optimism with stocks rising and investors digesting recent executive orders, the focus remains on potential economic shifts and their impact on various sectors. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to bolster their portfolios amidst market fluctuations.
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)
4.63%
★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)
5.11%
★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)
4.74%
★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)
5.04%
★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)
4.49%
★★★★★★
Dillard’s (NYSE:DDS)
5.57%
★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)
5.78%
★★★★★★
Ennis (NYSE:EBF)
4.83%
★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)
4.93%
★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)
5.89%
★★★★★★
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We’ll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company for ChoiceOne Bank, offering banking services to corporations, partnerships, and individuals in Michigan with a market cap of $310.74 million.
Operations: ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, amounting to $87.90 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
ChoiceOne Financial Services recently announced a dividend increase to $0.28 per share, reflecting consistent growth over the past decade. Despite the dividend yield of 3.23% being lower than top-tier US payers, dividends have remained stable and reliable with a payout ratio of 33.9%, indicating sustainability. The company’s earnings have shown growth, supporting future dividend coverage forecasts at a 29.4% payout ratio, although shareholders faced dilution in the past year due to increased authorized shares.
NasdaqCM:COFS Dividend History as at Jan 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Karat Packaging Inc. manufactures and distributes single-use disposable products for restaurant and foodservice settings, with a market cap of approximately $592.31 million.
Operations: Karat Packaging Inc. generates revenue of $416.57 million from the manufacturing and supply of a diverse range of single-use products.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
Karat Packaging recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.40 per share, highlighting a commitment to rewarding shareholders despite a volatile dividend history over its short two-year track record. The company’s payout ratio of 84.9% is covered by earnings and cash flows, although it remains high, suggesting potential sustainability issues if profits decline. Recent earnings showed modest growth in sales but stable net income, with the company trading significantly below estimated fair value.
NasdaqGS:KRT Dividend History as at Jan 2025
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Exxon Mobil Corporation is involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $493.66 billion.
Operations: Exxon Mobil Corporation’s revenue segments include $42.59 billion from Upstream operations in the United States, $56.15 billion from Upstream operations internationally, $16.18 billion from U.S. Chemical operations, $18.40 billion from Chemical operations outside the U.S., $127.15 billion from Energy Products in the United States, $190.42 billion from Energy Products internationally, and Specialty Products contributing $8.34 billion domestically and $13.05 billion abroad.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
ExxonMobil’s dividend payments, supported by a payout ratio of 47.3%, are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, reflecting sustainability. The company has increased dividends for 42 consecutive years, though its yield of 3.53% is below the top quartile in the U.S. market. Recent strategic initiatives include a US$200 million investment to expand recycling operations and an MOU with LG Chem for lithium supply, underscoring growth in sustainable practices and diversification efforts amidst stable financial performance.
NYSE:XOM Dividend History as at Jan 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqCM:COFS NasdaqGS:KRT and NYSE:XOM.
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