As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite continue to rally, investors are keenly observing opportunities in the market despite recent fluctuations. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks yielding over 3% can offer a blend of income and potential growth, making them an attractive option for those seeking stability amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Citizens Financial Services

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

Overview: Citizens Financial Services, Inc., a bank holding company with a market cap of $258.23 million, offers a range of banking products and services to individual, business, governmental, and institutional customers.

Operations: Citizens Financial Services, Inc. generates $98.19 million in revenue through its Community Banking segment.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Citizens Financial Services offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.68%, supported by a low payout ratio of 33.7%. The company has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade with minimal volatility. Despite trading at 59% below estimated fair value, recent earnings growth and stable dividend payments make it attractive for income-focused investors. However, recent net charge-offs and limited share buybacks may warrant caution.

• Dive into the specifics of Citizens Financial Services here with our thorough dividend report.

• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Citizens Financial Services is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Middlefield Banc

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

Overview: Middlefield Banc Corp., with a market cap of $208.80 million, operates as the bank holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company, offering commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, small business owners, and retail customers in northeastern and central Ohio.

Operations: Middlefield Banc Corp. generates $66.74 million in revenue from its banking services segment.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Middlefield Banc Corp. offers a stable dividend yield of 3.05%, supported by a low payout ratio of 41.2%. The company has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade with little volatility, although its current yield is lower than the top 25% of US dividend payers. Recent earnings have declined, with net income for Q2 2024 at US$4.16 million compared to US$5.09 million a year ago, which may impact future payouts.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Middlefield Banc's dividend report.

• The analysis detailed in our Middlefield Banc valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Silvercrest Asset Management Group

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

Overview: Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc., with a market cap of $222.87 million, is a U.S.-based wealth management firm offering financial advisory and family office services.

Operations: Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. generates revenue primarily from its investment management industry segment, which amounted to $119.51 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Silvercrest Asset Management Group recently expanded into Atlanta, enhancing its southern market presence. The firm announced a share repurchase program worth US$12 million and reported Q2 2024 revenue of US$30.99 million with net income of US$2.67 million, down from last year. Despite this, Silvercrest increased its quarterly dividend by 5% to $0.20 per share, supported by an 85.7% payout ratio and strong cash flow coverage at 54.4%.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Silvercrest Asset Management Group's performance by reading our dividend report here.

• The analysis detailed in our Silvercrest Asset Management Group valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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