The U.S. stock market has recently reached new heights, with the S&P 500 closing at a record high driven by strong performances from chipmakers and companies with significant exposure to China. As investors seek stable returns amid this bullish environment, dividend stocks yielding up to 7.2% offer an attractive option for those looking to benefit from both capital appreciation and regular income. In such a dynamic market, selecting dividend stocks requires careful consideration of factors like consistent payout history, financial stability, and sector performance. Here are three U.S. dividend stocks that stand out for their impressive yields and potential resilience in the current economic landscape.

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Silicon Motion Technology

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

Overview: Silicon Motion Technology Corporation designs, develops, and markets NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices globally and has a market cap of approximately $1.92 billion.

Operations: Silicon Motion Technology Corporation generates $774.69 million from developing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Silicon Motion Technology offers a mixed outlook for dividend investors. While trading at 42.8% below its estimated fair value and maintaining a low payout ratio of 31.5%, its dividend yield (3.25%) is lower than the top 25% in the US market (4.32%). Despite covering dividends with earnings and cash flows, the company's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability and sustainability despite recent strong earnings growth and innovative product launches like the SM2508 SSD controller.

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• The analysis detailed in our Silicon Motion Technology valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

GeoPark

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

Overview: GeoPark Limited is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company operating primarily in Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, and other Latin American countries with a market cap of $413.39 million.

Operations: GeoPark Limited generated $749.47 million from its Oil & Gas - Exploration & Production segment.

Dividend Yield: 7.3%

GeoPark's dividend yield is in the top 25% of US market payers, with a low payout ratio of 28.4% and a cash payout ratio of 21.8%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history over the past five years has been volatile, reflecting an unstable track record. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income despite increased sales, while production results revealed mixed performance with higher oil but significantly lower gas production compared to last year.

• Take a closer look at GeoPark's potential here in our dividend report.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that GeoPark's current price could be quite moderate.

Global Ship Lease

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

Overview: Global Ship Lease, Inc. owns and charters containerships under fixed-rate charters to container shipping companies worldwide, with a market cap of approximately $905.12 million.

Operations: Global Ship Lease, Inc. generates $701.94 million in revenue from its transportation and shipping segment.

Dividend Yield: 6.8%

Global Ship Lease, Inc. has a dividend yield in the top 25% of US market payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 17.2%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. Recent actions include declaring a $0.45 per share special dividend and announcing a $300 million term loan to refinance debt, reducing the average cost of debt from 4.57% to 3.98%. However, its nine-year dividend history has been volatile and unreliable despite recent increases in revenue and net income.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Global Ship Lease implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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