Best Dividend Stocks For November 2025

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of mixed performance, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showing slight gains while others face pressure from AI-related valuation concerns, investors are keenly observing upcoming earnings reports and economic data releases. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with reliable returns amidst market fluctuations.

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We’ll examine a selection from our screener results.

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

Overview: Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a producer of packaged meats and fresh pork operating in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of $8.48 billion.

Operations: Smithfield Foods, Inc.’s revenue segments include Fresh Pork at $8.30 billion, Hog Production at $3.37 billion, and Packaged Meats at $8.65 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Smithfield Foods offers a dividend yield of 4.64%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. The dividend is well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 33.6%, though cash flow coverage is tighter at 84.4%. Recent earnings show growth, with Q3 sales rising to US$3.75 billion from US$3.33 billion year-over-year, despite net income declining slightly to US$248 million from US$291 million.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Smithfield Foods’ performance by reading our dividend report here.

• The valuation report we’ve compiled suggests that Smithfield Foods’ current price could be quite moderate.

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

Overview: The Buckle, Inc. is a U.S.-based retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands with a market cap of approximately $2.78 billion.

Operations: Buckle’s revenue primarily comes from its casual apparel, footwear, and accessories segment, which generated $1.25 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

Buckle’s dividend yield of 7.01% ranks in the top 25% of US payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 93%. Despite recent sales growth, with Q3 net sales rising to US$320.8 million from US$293.6 million year-over-year, dividends have been volatile and not consistently covered by earnings or cash flows. Significant insider selling further complicates the outlook for stability in dividend payments.