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1. Williams-Sonoma Inc.

Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM ) offers a dividend yield of 1.87% based on yesterday’s closing price of $74.78 and pays a dividend of $1.40. The stock is down 16.35% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Williams-Sonoma Inc. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

2. Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (APOG ) offers a dividend yield of 0.88% based on yesterday’s closing price of $50.01 and pays a dividend of 44 cents. The stock is down 18.08% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Apogee Enterprises, Inc. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.4 stars out of 5 stars.

3. Carpenter Technology Corp.

Carpenter Technology Corp. (CRS ) offers a dividend yield of 2.42% based on yesterday’s closing price of $29.76 and pays a dividend of 72 cents. The stock is down 43.98% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Carpenter Technology Corp. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.

4. Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company (FAST ) offers a dividend yield of 3.03% based on yesterday’s closing price of $36.91 and pays a dividend of $1.12. The stock is down 23.79% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Fastenal Company as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.2 stars out of 5 stars.

5. Codorus Valley Bancorp Inc.

Codorus Valley Bancorp Inc. (CVLY ) offers a dividend yield of 2.49% based on yesterday’s closing price of $20.86 and pays a dividend of 52 cents. The stock is down 13.08% from its 52-week high. Dividend.com currently rates Codorus Valley Bancorp Inc. as “Neutral”, with a DARS™ rating of 3.0 stars out of 5 stars.