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3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 7.5% Yield

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As the U.S. stock market experiences fluctuations with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 facing setbacks amid economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks for steady income. In such volatile times, reliable dividend stocks offering yields up to 7.5% can provide a cushion against market swings while contributing to a diversified investment strategy.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Universal (UVV)6.14%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)5.80%★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)3.81%★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)6.42%★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)5.59%★★★★★★
Employers Holdings (EIG)3.23%★★★★★☆
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)4.17%★★★★★☆
Dillard's (DDS)5.55%★★★★★★
CompX International (CIX)5.27%★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)6.03%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 143 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Heritage Commerce (HTBK)

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

Overview: Heritage Commerce Corp is a bank holding company for Heritage Bank of Commerce, offering commercial and personal banking services in California, with a market cap of $569.76 million.

Operations: Heritage Commerce Corp generates its revenue primarily through providing a range of commercial and personal banking services to individuals and businesses in California.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Heritage Commerce recently affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.13 per share, maintaining its reputation for stable and reliable payouts over the past decade. The company's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the U.S., although recent earnings showed a decline in net income to US$6.39 million from US$9.23 million year-over-year, affecting overall profitability. Leadership changes with Seth Fonti as CFO may influence future strategic direction and financial performance positively.

HTBK Dividend History as at Aug 2025
HTBK Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Exxon Mobil (XOM)

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

Overview: Exxon Mobil Corporation is involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas across various regions including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, France, and internationally, with a market cap of $467.40 billion.

Operations: Exxon Mobil Corporation's revenue is primarily generated through its operations in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas across multiple regions worldwide.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Exxon Mobil maintains a stable and reliable dividend history, with payments growing steadily over the past decade. Despite recent declines in earnings—US$7.08 billion in Q2 2025 compared to US$9.24 billion a year ago—the dividend remains covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 55.5% and 58%, respectively. While its current yield of 3.69% is below top-tier U.S. payers, strategic acquisitions may bolster long-term value creation for shareholders.

XOM Dividend History as at Aug 2025
XOM Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Yiren Digital (YRD)

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

Overview: Yiren Digital Ltd. operates an AI-powered financial services platform in China with a market cap of $490.79 million.

Operations: Yiren Digital Ltd. generates revenue through its Financial Services Business (CN¥3.91 billion) and Insurance Brokerage Business (CN¥354.90 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

Yiren Digital's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 19.7% and 21.6%, respectively. Although the dividend yield of 7.56% ranks in the top quartile among U.S. payers, its reliability remains uncertain due to its recent initiation. The company's Q1 revenue increased to CNY 1,554.53 million, but net income declined year-over-year amid executive changes and strategic market expansion efforts aimed at boosting future growth.

YRD Dividend History as at Aug 2025
YRD Dividend History as at Aug 2025

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