As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility with tech stocks sliding and retailers capturing attention amid earnings reports, investors are keenly observing Federal Reserve signals for potential rate cuts. In such an environment, reliable dividend stocks can offer stability and income, making them an attractive option for those looking to weather market fluctuations while benefiting from consistent returns.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 5.56% | ★★★★★☆ |
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) | 3.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 6.23% | ★★★★★★ |
Ennis (EBF) | 5.48% | ★★★★★★ |
Employers Holdings (EIG) | 3.00% | ★★★★★☆ |
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) | 3.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
Dillard's (DDS) | 5.01% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 5.58% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (CZNC) | 5.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) | 5.61% | ★★★★★☆ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: ACNB Corporation is a financial holding company that provides banking, insurance, and financial services to individual, business, and government customers in the United States with a market cap of $461.73 million.
Operations: ACNB Corporation generates its revenue primarily from banking services, contributing $114.40 million, and insurance services, which bring in $9.95 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
ACNB Corporation has maintained stable and reliable dividend payments over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.07%, which is below the top quartile of US dividend payers. Despite recent dilution, its payout ratio remains reasonable at 48.1%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings. Recent earnings reports show increased net interest income but decreased net income compared to last year. The company also completed a share buyback program, repurchasing 2.36% of shares for $8.16 million.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Citizens & Northern Corporation is a bank holding company for Citizens & Northern Bank, offering a range of banking and related services to individual and corporate clients, with a market cap of $300.06 million.
Operations: Citizens & Northern Corporation generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $108.31 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.8%
Citizens & Northern offers a reliable dividend yield of 5.8%, placing it in the top quartile of US dividend payers. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 64.2%. Recent earnings show steady net income growth, with a Q2 net interest income of US$21.14 million. However, recent impairments increased net charge-offs to $548,000 for Q2 2025, which could affect future financial stability.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for NorthEast Community Bank, offering financial services to individuals and businesses, with a market cap of $255.78 million.
Operations: Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its Thrift / Savings and Loan Institutions segment, which accounts for $103.15 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Northeast Community Bancorp provides a stable dividend yield of 3.71%, though it falls short of the top quartile in the US market. The dividend is well-covered by earnings, with a low payout ratio of 20.7%. Despite recent declines in net interest income and net income, dividends have been reliably paid and increased over the past decade. Recent buybacks completed for $17.02 million may indicate confidence in long-term value despite near-term earnings challenges.
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