3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 3.5% Yield

Simply Wall St · 01/01 17:01

As 2025 draws to a close, the U.S. stock market has experienced a robust year despite ending with several sessions of losses, with major indexes like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 posting impressive double-digit gains. In this dynamic environment, investors often seek stability through reliable dividend stocks that offer consistent yields; these can provide a cushion against market volatility while contributing to portfolio income.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Provident Financial Services (PFS) 4.86% ★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 5.46% ★★★★★★
OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 4.81% ★★★★★★
OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) 4.46% ★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.43% ★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (FMNB) 5.11% ★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF) 5.55% ★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS) 5.15% ★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB) 5.15% ★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (CZNC) 5.55% ★★★★★★

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Burke & Herbert Financial Services (BHRB)

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

Overview: Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. is the bank holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company, offering a range of community banking products and services in Virginia and Maryland, with a market cap of $938.53 million.

Operations: Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $331.64 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Burke & Herbert Financial Services provides a stable dividend of 3.53%, with dividends well-covered by earnings at a 31.4% payout ratio, forecasted to improve to 28%. The stock trades at good value relative to peers and below its estimated fair value, though it has a low allowance for bad loans at 76%. Recent developments include a merger agreement with LINKBANCORP valued at approximately US$354.2 million, potentially enhancing future growth and stability.

BHRB Dividend History as at Jan 2026
BHRB Dividend History as at Jan 2026

TriCo Bancshares (TCBK)

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

Overview: TriCo Bancshares is a bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank, offering commercial banking services to individual and corporate clients, with a market cap of approximately $1.53 billion.

Operations: TriCo Bancshares generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounted for $399.27 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

TriCo Bancshares offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.04%, supported by a payout ratio of 37.9%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and forecasted to remain sustainable with a future payout ratio of 35.2%. The company has consistently increased its dividend over the past decade, reflecting stability despite recent executive changes and charge-offs rising to US$737,000 in Q3 2025. Trading below estimated fair value, TriCo's earnings have shown steady growth, enhancing its appeal for income-focused investors.

TCBK Dividend History as at Jan 2026
TCBK Dividend History as at Jan 2026

Home Bancshares (Conway AR) (HOMB)

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

Overview: Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) is a bank holding company for Centennial Bank, offering commercial and retail banking services across the United States with a market cap of approximately $5.47 billion.

Operations: Home Bancshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking services segment, which accounts for $1.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Home Bancshares offers a stable dividend yield of 3.02%, backed by a low payout ratio of 34.2%, ensuring dividends are well-covered and forecasted to remain sustainable with the same future payout ratio. The company has consistently increased its dividend over the past decade, demonstrating reliability despite recent charge-offs of US$2.92 million in Q3 2025. Trading below estimated fair value, Home Bancshares' earnings have grown steadily, supported by strategic acquisitions like Mountain Commerce Bancorp's merger agreement.

HOMB Dividend History as at Jan 2026
HOMB Dividend History as at Jan 2026

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