12 Best Small-Cap Dividend Stocks To Buy

4. Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 27

Dividend Yield as of December 5: 8.27%

Market Cap as of December 5: $1.092B

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD) is one of the best dividend stocks to buy. As of December 5, the average price target for UPBD suggests an upside of 48%, however, the Street high indicates an upside of 144%.

Priorly, on November 21, Vincent Caintic from BTIG maintained a Buy recommendation on Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD) and assigned a target price of $28 to the shares.

Separately, on October 30, the company reported its financial results for Q3 2025. During the quarter, consolidated revenues increased 9% on a year-over-year basis to $1,164.7 million, supported by the Brigit acquisition, as well as greater rentals, fees revenue, and merchandise sales numbers. UPBD’s GAAP net earnings came in at $13.2 million, down from $30.9 million in the same quarter last year.

During the quarter, Upbound refinanced its term loan. The updated agreement raises the loan to $875 million, which strengthens liquidity and prolongs the maturity to 2032. The company maintains a solid financial standing and concluded the quarter with liquidity of over $360 million, net debt coming in at $1.5 billion, and a 2.9x net leverage ratio.

Moreover, on December 4, Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share. The dividend is payable on January 6, 2026, to shareholders listed as of December 17, 2025.

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD) provides household goods on a lease-to-own basis in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The business is divided into four segments: Rent-A-Center, Acima, Mexico, and Franchising.