Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2025

As the U.S. stock market navigates through a period of heightened volatility driven by tariff concerns and economic uncertainties, major indexes are still managing to post gains amid fluctuating investor sentiment. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for investors looking to balance risk with consistent returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW)	5.32%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	6.95%	★★★★★★
Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG)	5.49%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	7.67%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	8.21%	★★★★★★
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)	7.50%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.92%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	5.44%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.08%	★★★★★★
Chevron (NYSE:CVX)	5.07%	★★★★★☆

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Timberland Bancorp (NasdaqGM:TSBK)

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

Overview: Timberland Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Timberland Bank, offering a range of community banking services in Washington, with a market cap of $242 million.

Operations: Timberland Bancorp generates its revenue primarily from community banking services, amounting to $75.33 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Timberland Bancorp offers a stable dividend yield of 3.48%, supported by a low payout ratio of 31.2%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. The company's dividends have been reliable and growing over the past decade, though they remain below the top tier in the US market. Recent earnings showed increased net income to US$6.86 million, and ongoing share repurchases suggest confidence in its financial health, enhancing shareholder value through capital return initiatives.

• Take a closer look at Timberland Bancorp's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Timberland Bancorp may be undervalued.

TowneBank (NasdaqGS:TOWN)

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

Overview: TowneBank offers retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, and professionals in Virginia and North Carolina, with a market cap of approximately $2.35 billion.

Operations: TowneBank generates revenue through three primary segments: Realty ($103.85 million), Banking ($490.03 million), and Insurance ($100.42 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

TowneBank's dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.25%, though below top-tier US dividend payers. The payout ratio of 46.3% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, with future coverage expected to improve. Recent earnings report shows net income growth to US$41.27 million in Q4 2024, supporting its dividend strategy. Recent executive changes align with strategic goals post-merger, potentially impacting future governance and operations positively.

• Click here to discover the nuances of TowneBank with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that TowneBank's current price could be quite moderate.

Macy's (NYSE:M)

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

Overview: Macy's, Inc. is an omni-channel retail organization that operates stores, websites, and mobile applications in the United States with a market cap of approximately $3.30 billion.

Operations: Macy's, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its retail department stores, with reported sales of $23.01 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

Macy's offers a compelling dividend yield of 6.37%, ranking in the top 25% of US payers, with dividends well-covered by earnings (33.2% payout ratio) and cash flows (51.2%). However, its dividend history is unstable, marked by volatility over the past decade. Recent leadership changes with Thomas J. Edwards as CFO may stabilize operations and enhance shareholder value amid strategic initiatives like launching Arch Studio and expanding partnerships such as Good American.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Macy's.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Macy's is trading behind its estimated value.

Summing It All Up

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