As the U.S. stock market surges with optimism following potential tariff reductions, investors are increasingly looking for stability amidst economic uncertainty. In such a climate, dividend stocks can offer reliable income streams and potential growth, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) | 4.87% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.61% | ★★★★★★ |
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 5.09% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.95% | ★★★★★★ |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.27% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.85% | ★★★★★★ |
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 6.40% | ★★★★★★ |
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.39% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.40% | ★★★★★★ |
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.79% | ★★★★★★ |
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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Weyco Group, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes footwear for men, women, and children across the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Asia Pacific with a market cap of $275.82 million.
Operations: Weyco Group, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Wholesale segment at $227.94 million and its Retail segment at $38.70 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Weyco Group's dividend yield of 3.42% is below the top quartile of US dividend payers but remains reliable, with stable growth over the past decade. The payout ratio is modest at 32.4%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 27.3%. Recent earnings showed slight growth in net income despite a decline in annual sales to US$290.29 million, and the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share payable March 31, 2025. However, recent board changes may impact compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements if unresolved by August 27, 2025.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Carter's, Inc. operates as a designer, sourcer, and marketer of branded childrenswear and related products under various brands both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $1.47 billion.
Operations: Carter's, Inc. generates its revenue through three main segments: U.S. Retail at $1.42 billion, U.S. Wholesale at $1.02 billion, and International operations at $405.60 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.5%
Carter's dividend yield of 7.51% places it in the top quartile of US dividend payers, with a payout ratio of 62.5% and cash payout ratio of 47.5%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite a volatile track record, dividends have grown over the past decade. Recent financials show decreased net income to US$61.52 million in Q4 2024 from US$106.51 million a year ago, alongside an announced quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share payable March 28, 2025.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Dillard's, Inc. operates retail department stores across the southeastern, southwestern, and midwestern United States with a market cap of approximately $5.62 billion.
Operations: Dillard's, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Retail Operations segment, which accounts for $6.22 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.9%
Dillard's offers a high dividend yield of 6.95%, placing it among the top US dividend payers, with stable and growing dividends over the past decade. The payout ratio is low at 2.7%, indicating strong earnings coverage, while a cash payout ratio of 67.8% supports sustainability from cash flows. Despite recent insider selling and declining earnings, Dillard’s maintains its dividend reliability, supported by an amended $800 million credit facility for liquidity needs and share repurchases.
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