Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In September 2025

As the U.S. stock market navigates the uncertainty surrounding a potential government shutdown, major indices like the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 remain relatively stable despite recent volatility. In such fluctuating conditions, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income for investors seeking to balance risk with steady returns.

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

Overview: First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. is a bank holding company for First Interstate Bank offering various banking products and services in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $3.41 billion.

Operations: First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which amounts to $935.30 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

First Interstate BancSystem offers a high dividend yield of 5.85%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with dividends consistently increasing over the past decade. The payout ratio is currently 84.5%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings, and future coverage is projected to improve to 69.7%. Recent strategic leadership changes aim to enhance operations, potentially benefiting shareholders, while a US$150 million share repurchase program could further support stock value.

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

Overview: Ituran Location and Control Ltd. offers location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products in Israel, Brazil, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $697.87 million.

Operations: Ituran Location and Control Ltd. generates revenue from two primary segments: Telematics Products, contributing $92.54 million, and Telematics Services, accounting for $247.08 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Ituran Location and Control's dividend yield of 5.68% ranks it among the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with a payout ratio of 67.7%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite past volatility in payments, dividends have grown over the last decade. Recent affirmations include a US$0.50 per share dividend, totaling approximately US$10 million, payable on October 10, 2025, highlighting ongoing shareholder returns amidst steady earnings growth.

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

Overview: CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America, with a market cap of $298.71 million.

Operations: CompX International Inc.'s revenue is derived from two main segments: Marine Components, which contributes $34.67 million, and Security Products, which accounts for $118.06 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

CompX International's dividend yield of 4.99% places it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, though its high cash payout ratio of 112.3% indicates dividends are not well covered by free cash flows. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent announcements include a regular US$0.30 per share quarterly dividend and a special US$1.00 per share dividend, reflecting continued shareholder returns alongside improved earnings performance.

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Companies discussed in this article include FIBK ITRN and CIX.

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