3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 4.7%

The United States market has remained flat over the past week but has experienced a 19% increase over the last year, with earnings projected to grow by 18% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks with attractive yields can offer investors a reliable income stream while potentially benefiting from anticipated earnings growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Overview: Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust specializing in hotel property ownership with a market cap of approximately $15.81 billion.

Operations: Host Hotels & Resorts generates revenue primarily through its hotel ownership segment, which accounted for $6.18 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Host Hotels & Resorts, recently added to the Russell 1000 Value-Defensive Index, presents a mixed dividend profile. While its dividends are covered by earnings (45.9% payout ratio) and cash flows (42.6% cash payout ratio), the track record is unstable with volatility over the past decade. Despite a low dividend yield of 4.1%, recent share buybacks and improved earnings guidance for 2026 may offer some reassurance to investors seeking income stability amidst growth prospects.

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Overview: Independent Bank Corporation, with a market cap of $723.89 million, operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank, offering a range of banking services in the United States.

Operations: Independent Bank Corporation generates its revenue primarily through its banking services, with Independent Bank contributing $227.45 million to the total revenue.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Independent Bank offers a stable dividend profile with consistent payments over the past decade, currently yielding 3.15%. Despite being lower than top-tier US dividend payers, its dividends are well covered by earnings due to a low payout ratio of 31.4%. Recent earnings growth and leadership changes may influence future performance, though significant insider selling raises caution. The bank’s recent quarterly dividend declaration of US$0.28 per share underscores its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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Overview: Bladex Inc. is a multinational bank focused on financing foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a market cap of $2.12 billion.

Operations: Bladex Inc. generates its revenue primarily from two segments: Treasury, accounting for $34.51 million, and Commercial, contributing $288.58 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Bladex, recently added to multiple Russell growth indices, offers a dividend yield of 4.73%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Despite this instability, dividends are currently and forecasted to be well covered by earnings with a payout ratio around 43%. Trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value suggests potential for capital appreciation alongside income generation.

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