Top 3 Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

In the last week, the United States market has remained flat, though it has seen a 13% increase over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually. In such an environment, identifying strong dividend stocks can be beneficial for investors seeking steady income and potential growth opportunities.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Columbia Banking System (COLB)

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

Overview: Columbia Banking System, Inc. is the bank holding company for Umpqua Bank, offering banking, private banking, mortgage, and other financial services in the United States with a market cap of approximately $5.37 billion.

Operations: Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its banking segment, which generated $1.83 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Columbia Banking System offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.74%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 60.5%, and forecasted to improve to 46.9% in three years, suggesting sustainability. The company has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade with little volatility, despite recent declines in net income from US$124.08 million to US$86.61 million year-over-year for Q1 2025.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Columbia Banking System.
• Our valuation report here indicates Columbia Banking System may be undervalued.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY)

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

Overview: Valley National Bancorp is the holding company for Valley National Bank, offering a range of commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management services with a market cap of approximately $5.41 billion.

Operations: Valley National Bancorp's revenue is primarily derived from its Commercial Banking segment at $1.13 billion, followed by Consumer Banking at $321.94 million, and Treasury and Corporate Other at $96.22 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Valley National Bancorp's dividend yield of 4.62% ranks in the top 25% among US dividend payers, with a payout ratio of 63.6%, indicating sustainable coverage by earnings. However, its dividends have been unreliable over the past decade, lacking growth and stability. Recent additions to multiple Russell Growth indices highlight its market presence, while strategic leadership changes may influence future performance. Earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 23.87% annually, potentially impacting future dividend reliability positively.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Valley National Bancorp with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Valley National Bancorp valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Regions Financial (RF)

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

Overview: Regions Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that offers a range of banking and related services to both individual and corporate clients, with a market cap of approximately $22.29 billion.

Operations: Regions Financial Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from three segments: Consumer Bank ($3.62 billion), Corporate Bank ($2.35 billion), and Wealth Management ($672 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Regions Financial offers a stable dividend profile, with consistent growth and low volatility over the past decade. Its current dividend yield of 4.07% is reliable, though slightly below the top quartile of US dividend payers. The payout ratio stands at 47.6%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings and expected to remain sustainable in three years at a projected 51.6%. Recent inclusion in the Russell 1000 Value-Defensive Index underscores its defensive market positioning.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Regions Financial.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Regions Financial is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Summing It All Up

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