As we enter the final month of 2024, dividend stocks continue to play a crucial role in well-balanced investment portfolios. These securities offer a unique combination of steady income and potential capital appreciation, making them particularly attractive in the current economic landscape. 

 Here is the list of top U.S. dividend stocks available on Fundvest to keep an eye on in December 2024:  

NYSE: Bank of America(BAC) 

Dividend to be paid in December 27: 0,26 USD 

Stock price(as of 05.11.2024): 41,33 USD 

Dividend yield(yearly): 2,52% 

Ex-dividend date for December dividend: 06.12.2024 

Payment date: 27.12.2024 

NYSE: General Motors(GM) 

Dividend to be paid in December 19: 0,12 USD 

Stock price(as of 05.11.2024): 51,80 USD 

Dividend yield(yearly): 0,93% 

Ex-dividend date for December dividend: 06.12.2024 

Payment date: 19.12.2024 

NASDAQ: Wendy’s Co(WEN) 

Dividend to be paid in December 16: 0,52 USD 

Stock price(as of 05.11.2024):  19,72 USD 

Dividend yield(yearly): 5,07% 

Ex-dividend date for December dividend: 02.12.2024 

Payment date: 16.12.2024 

NYSE: McDonald’s Corporation(MCD) 

Dividend to be paid in December 16: 1,77 USD 

Stock price(as of 05.11.2024):  292,85 USD 

Dividend yield(yearly): 2,42% 

Ex-dividend date for December dividend: 02.12.2024 

Payment date: 16.12.2024 

NYSE: Polaris Industries Inc(PII) 

Dividend to be paid in December 16: 0,66 USD 

Stock price(as of 05.11.2024):  70,84 USD 

Dividend yield(yearly): 3,73% 

Ex-dividend date for December dividend: 02.12.2024 

Payment date: 16.12.2024 

NYSE: Ball Corporation(BALL) 

Dividend to be paid in December 16: 0,2 USD 

Stock price(as of 05.11.2024):  59,46  USD 

Dividend yield(yearly): 1,35% 

Ex-dividend date for December dividend: 02.12.2024 

Payment date: 16.12.2024 

NYSE: Lockheed Martin Corporation(MLT) 

Dividend to be paid in December 27: 3,3 USD 

Stock price(as of 05.11.2024):  543,10  USD 

Dividend yield(yearly): 2,43% 

Ex-dividend date for December dividend: 02.12.2024 

Payment date: 27.12.2024 

It is important to note, that the dividend payments are proposed by the management of the companies and approved by the shareholders meeting. Therefore, even companies that have a good and stable dividend history, might decrease their dividend or even stop paying them when encountering difficult times. Don’t forget to diversify your investment portfolio!  

* The ex-dividend date – usually investors (shareholders) who buy the Stock (shares) on the ex-dividend date or after will not receive a dividend for last period.   

Please be advised that the list presented is informative and not intended to be an investment advice suggesting specific stocks, but merely a presentation of facts. All Fundvest clients are encouraged to do their own research and make sure of their risk tolerance and financial capacity before making investment decisions. Please consult an expert, if necessary.     

In this article, Fundvest has used third party data, therefore Fundvest neither takes any responsibility for the data presented, nor intends to update the information presented in this article. Data can be updated.   

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