As the U.S. market navigates mixed signals ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, investors are keenly observing how these changes might impact their portfolios. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for growth, making them a valuable consideration for those looking to enhance their investment strategy amidst fluctuating economic conditions.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Provident Financial Services (PFS) | 4.75% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 5.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| OTC Markets Group (OTCM) | 4.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Heritage Commerce (HTBK) | 4.52% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 5.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Farmers National Banc (FMNB) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (EBF) | 5.66% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 5.12% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (CZNC) | 5.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) | 5.55% | ★★★★★☆ |
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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
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 $277.67 million.
Operations: Timberland Bancorp generates revenue of $81.62 million from its community banking services in Washington.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Timberland Bancorp has shown consistent dividend growth over the past decade, recently increasing its quarterly cash dividend by 8% to $0.28 per share. Despite a lower yield of 3.18% compared to top-tier US dividend payers, its dividends are well-covered with a payout ratio of 27.7%. The company reported strong earnings growth for the year ending September 2025, with net income rising to $29.16 million from $24.28 million in the prior year, supporting its stable and reliable dividend track record.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Coterra Energy Inc. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States with a market cap of $20.23 billion.
Operations: Coterra Energy Inc. generates revenue of $6.67 billion from its activities in natural gas and oil development, exploitation, exploration, and production within the United States.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Coterra Energy's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, yet they are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 39.9% and a cash payout ratio of 46.3%. The company recently affirmed its quarterly dividend at $0.22 per share, yielding an annualized rate of 3.8%. Despite governance concerns raised by Kimmeridge Energy Management, Coterra's production guidance has improved for 2025, indicating potential operational strength amidst strategic challenges.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Rayonier is a leading timberland real estate investment trust with assets in productive softwood timber regions in the United States, and it has a market cap of approximately $3.34 billion.
Operations: Rayonier's revenue is primarily derived from its Real Estate segment at $713.03 million, Southern Timber at $228.98 million, and Pacific Northwest Timber at $82.51 million.
Dividend Yield: 13.4%
Rayonier's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, but their high yield of 13.44% is not well covered by earnings or cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 225.8%. Recent events include a merger agreement with PotlatchDeltic Corporation and a special dividend of $1.40 per share. Despite significant insider selling, Rayonier has been actively repurchasing shares and trading below estimated fair value by 53.3%, suggesting potential undervaluation.
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