Over the last 7 days, the market has dropped 5.6%, but it remains up 12% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this fluctuating environment, identifying reliable dividend stocks like First Capital and two other leading US companies can offer stability and consistent income for investors.

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First Capital

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

Overview: First Capital, Inc., with a market cap of $106.47 million, operates as the bank holding company for First Harrison Bank, offering various banking services to individuals and business customers.

Operations: First Capital, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which amounted to $40.80 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

First Capital, Inc. offers a stable dividend with a payout ratio of 30%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings. Over the past decade, its dividends have been reliable and growing, although its current yield of 3.41% is below the top 25% in the US market. Recent earnings show modest growth with net income at US$2.83 million for Q2 2024, up from US$2.73 million last year, supporting continued dividend payments.

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

• Our expertly prepared valuation report First Capital implies its share price may be lower than expected.

CME Group

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

Overview: CME Group Inc., with a market cap of $71.95 billion, operates global contract markets for trading futures and options on futures contracts through its subsidiaries.

Operations: CME Group Inc. generates $5.79 billion from its unclassified services segment.

Dividend Yield: 5%

CME Group's recent earnings report shows strong performance with Q2 revenue at US$1.53 billion and net income at US$883.2 million, up from last year. Despite a dividend yield of 4.99%, the payout is not well covered by free cash flows, indicating potential sustainability issues. However, dividends have grown over the past decade despite some volatility and are supported by a low payout ratio of 49.6%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of CME Group stock in this dividend report.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that CME Group's current price could be inflated.

Weyerhaeuser

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

Overview: Weyerhaeuser Company, with a market cap of $23.08 billion, is one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands and has been operating since 1900.

Operations: Weyerhaeuser Company's revenue segments include $2.13 billion from Timberlands, $5.56 billion from Wood Products, and $398 million from Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Weyerhaeuser's recent earnings report indicates a decline, with net income at US$173 million for Q2 2024 compared to US$230 million a year ago. The company has completed significant share buybacks worth $847.47 million and announced acquisitions of high-quality timberlands in Alabama for $244 million, expected to enhance cash flow. Despite a low payout ratio of 41.7%, the dividend yield is relatively low at 3.02% and has been volatile over the past decade.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Weyerhaeuser with our detailed analytical dividend report.

• Our valuation report here indicates Weyerhaeuser may be undervalued.

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