Yahoo Finance Exploring Qifu Technology And Two Other Top Dividend Stocks
The United States stock market has shown robust growth with a 22% increase over the past year, despite remaining flat over the last week. In this context, selecting dividend stocks like Qifu Technology that potentially offer steady returns and are poised for earnings growth becomes particularly appealing.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 7.61% | ★★★★★★ |
Resources Connection (NasdaqGS:RGP) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 5.16% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) | 4.92% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 4.89% | ★★★★★★ |
CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX) | 5.02% | ★★★★★★ |
Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 4.79% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NasdaqGS:SBSI) | 5.56% | ★★★★★☆ |
Evans Bancorp (NYSEAM:EVBN) | 5.09% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 211 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Qifu Technology
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Qifu Technology, Inc. operates a credit-tech platform under the 360 Jietiao brand in China, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.10 billion.
Operations: Qifu Technology, Inc. generates revenue primarily from unclassified services, totaling CN¥16.84 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.8%
Qifu Technology's dividend yield of 5.79% ranks in the top 25% in the US market, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 27% from earnings and an even lower cash payout ratio of 18%. Despite its good value trading at 76.1% below estimated fair value and recent share buybacks totaling US$65 million, dividends have been inconsistent over their brief three-year history with some volatility noted. Additionally, while earnings are projected to grow by approximately 9.48% annually, recent quarterly reports indicate a decrease in revenue and net income compared to the previous year, suggesting potential challenges ahead in maintaining dividend growth.
Central Pacific Financial
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Central Pacific Financial Corp., operating as the bank holding company for Central Pacific Bank, offers commercial banking products and services to businesses, professionals, and individuals in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $549.77 million.
Operations: Central Pacific Financial Corp. generates its revenue primarily through its banking segment, which amounted to $235.09 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.1%
Central Pacific Financial's recent dividend affirmation at $0.26 per share reflects a stable payout, consistent with its 10-year history of reliable dividends. Despite a decrease in net income from US$16.19 million to US$12.95 million and net interest income dropping to US$50.19 million, the dividend is supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 50.7%. The stock trades at 68.9% below estimated fair value and offers an attractive yield of 5.12%, ranking in the top quartile for U.S dividends, though recent earnings trends could pose challenges for future growth and sustainability.
Eastman Chemical
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Eastman Chemical Company, a specialty materials company, operates in the United States, China, and globally with a market capitalization of approximately $12.15 billion.
Operations: Eastman Chemical Company generates revenue from several key segments: Fibers ($1.32 billion), Advanced Materials ($2.94 billion), Chemical Intermediates ($2.08 billion), and Additives & Functional Products ($2.76 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Eastman Chemical's recent financial performance shows robust growth with a 33.7% increase in earnings over the past year, and a dividend yield of 3.14%. The company maintains a sustainable payout ratio of 40.9%, backed by earnings and cash flows, indicating reliable dividend payments. However, its dividend yield is lower compared to the top U.S. dividend payers. Recent strategic board additions and expansion into molecular recycling highlight ongoing business strengthening despite high debt levels.
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