As the U.S. stock market rebounds from a recent selloff, attention has shifted to upcoming earnings reports and Federal Reserve decisions, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 nearing record highs. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks continue to attract investors seeking stability and income, as they can offer consistent returns even amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Citizens & Northern

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Citizens & Northern Corporation, with a market cap of $338.15 million, operates as the bank holding company for Citizens & Northern Bank, offering a range of banking and related services to individual and corporate customers.

Operations: Citizens & Northern Corporation generates its revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $106.13 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Citizens & Northern offers a stable and reliable dividend, with payments consistently increasing over the past decade. The current payout ratio of 66.3% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, with forecasts indicating improved coverage at 55.6% in three years. Trading below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 5.23% ranks among the top quartile in the US market. Recent affirmations include a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share payable on February 14, 2025.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Citizens & Northern implies its share price may be too high.

First Capital

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: First Capital, Inc. is a bank holding company for First Harrison Bank, offering a range of banking services to individuals and businesses, with a market cap of $108.10 million.

Operations: First Capital, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $42.00 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

First Capital's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.6%, which is below the top quartile in the US market. The company's recent quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share reflects its reliable payout history. With a low payout ratio of 31.4%, dividends are well-covered by earnings, though future coverage remains uncertain due to insufficient data on long-term sustainability.

• Navigate through the intricacies of First Capital with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates First Capital may be undervalued.

Spok Holdings

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Spok Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary Spok, Inc., offers healthcare communication solutions across various regions including the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East with a market cap of $329.43 million.

Operations: Spok Holdings, Inc. generates revenue from its Clinical Communication and Collaboration Business, which amounted to $137.71 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.8%

Spok Holdings has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade, with a high yield of 7.85%, placing it in the top quartile among US dividend payers. However, its payout ratio of 171.7% indicates dividends are not well-covered by earnings or cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. Recent earnings showed slight declines in net income and revenue compared to last year, but the company affirmed its quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share for December 2024.

• Dive into the specifics of Spok Holdings here with our thorough dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Spok Holdings' share price might be on the expensive side.

Summing It All Up

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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqCM:CZNC NasdaqCM:FCAP and NasdaqGS:SPOK.

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