Three US dividend stocks yielding up to 9.1%
As the U.S. stock market navigates a holiday-shortened week of mixed performance across major indices, investors remain cautious following recent Federal Reserve announcements affecting interest rate forecasts. In this fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk and return in their portfolios.
Top 10 dividend paying stocks in the US
| Name of the company | Dividend yield | Dividend rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS: COLB) | 5.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS: PEBO) | 4.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| Polaris (NYSE: PII) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) | 5.99% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE: SBSI) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE: CVX) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS: FIBK) | 5.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM: CZNC) | 6.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS: PFC) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
Chord Energy
Chord Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately USD 6.78 billion. Chord Energy Corporation generates revenues of approximately $4.45 billion from its crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL) and natural gas exploration and production activities. Dividend yield: 9.2% Chord Energy’s dividend yield is remarkably high, ranking in the top 25% of US payers. However, its dividend history is less stable, with payments being volatile over its four-year track record. The company’s dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 52.1% and 66.5%, respectively. The latest financial results show increased production and revenue growth compared to the previous year, but a decline in net profit and earnings per share. Chord has also engaged in significant share buybacks worth $305 million recently to further increase shareholder value.
Chevron
Chevron Corporation operates in the integrated energy and chemicals sectors both in the United States and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately USD 256.71 billion. Chevron Corporation’s revenue segments include Upstream operations with $44.43 billion internationally and $44.64 billion in the United States, and Downstream operations contributing $76.77 billion internationally and $83.06 billion domestically. Dividend: 4.6% Chevron’s dividend yield of 4.56% places it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US, supported by sustainable payout ratios from earnings (70.3%) and cash flows (62.5%). Despite a decline in net income and earnings for the third quarter of 2024, Chevron maintains stable and growing dividends over the past decade. Recent strategic moves include asset divestitures to optimize its portfolio amid a $53 billion acquisition of Hess, along with share repurchases totaling $21.91 billion to bolster shareholder value.
Exxon Mobil
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 capitalization of USD 465,31 billion. Exxon Mobil Corporation’s revenue segments include chemical operations in the United States ($16.18 billion) and internationally ($18.40 billion), upstream activities in the United States ($42.58 billion) and internationally ($56.15 billion), energy products in the United States ($127.15 billion) and internationally ($190.42 billion), and specialty products in the United States ($8.34 billion) and internationally ($13.05 billion). Dividends: 3.7% Exxon Mobil’s dividends are well covered by earnings (47.3%) and cash flows (53.1%), with a stable history of increases over 42 years, although its yield of 3.74% is below the top tier of the US market. Recent developments include a $200 million investment to expand recycling operations and a memorandum with LG Chem for lithium supply, in line with its low-carbon initiative. Leadership changes aim to strengthen leadership in upstream and low-carbon solutions.
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