Highlighting July 2025's Top Dividend Stocks

As trade uncertainty continues to loom over the U.S. market, with stocks hovering near unchanged levels following President Trump's extension of the tariff deadline, investors are keenly assessing their portfolios for stability and income potential. In such a climate, dividend stocks can offer a reliable source of returns, providing both income and resilience against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Universal (UVV)	5.66%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (SBSI)	4.69%	★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.53%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	6.12%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	5.43%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.71%	★★★★★★
CompX International (CIX)	4.78%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.74%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (CZNC)	5.65%	★★★★★☆
Chevron (CVX)	4.64%	★★★★★★

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CVB Financial (CVBF)

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

Overview: CVB Financial Corp. is a bank holding company for Citizens Business Bank, offering banking and financial services to small to mid-sized businesses and individuals, with a market cap of approximately $2.89 billion.

Operations: CVB Financial Corp. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounted for $506.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

CVB Financial recently affirmed a US$0.20 per share dividend for Q2 2025, payable in July, reflecting its stable dividend history over the past decade. Despite being dropped from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, CVBF maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 54.9%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings. Though its yield of 3.88% is below top-tier payers in the US market, it trades at a discount to estimated fair value and continues share buybacks worth US$15.3 million this year.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of CVB Financial stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that CVB Financial's share price might be on the cheaper side.

First Community Bankshares (FCBC)

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

Overview: First Community Bankshares, Inc. is the financial holding company for First Community Bank, offering a range of banking products and services, with a market cap of $763.88 million.

Operations: First Community Bankshares, Inc.'s revenue primarily comes from its Community Banking segment, which generated $162.59 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

First Community Bankshares declared a US$0.31 dividend per share for Q2 2025, marking its 40th consecutive year of regular dividends and the 15th year of increases. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by 1.5% annually over the next three years, dividends remain well-covered with a payout ratio of 44.9%. Trading at a discount to fair value, FCBC's stable dividend yield of 3.04% is below top-tier payers in the US market.

• Click here to discover the nuances of First Community Bankshares with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that First Community Bankshares is trading beyond its estimated value.

Independent Bank (INDB)

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

Overview: Independent Bank Corp. is the bank holding company for Rockland Trust Company, offering commercial banking products and services to individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses in the United States, with a market cap of $3.35 billion.

Operations: Independent Bank Corp. generates revenue of $654.16 million through its Community Banking segment, serving individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses in the United States.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Independent Bank's dividend yield of 3.62% is reliable, having shown stability and growth over the past decade, although it remains below top-tier US payers. With a payout ratio of 51.8%, dividends are well-covered by earnings. Recent board changes include appointing Kenneth J. Ansin and Joseph C. Lerner as directors, potentially influencing future strategic directions. The company declared a US$0.59 per share dividend payable in July 2025, reflecting ongoing commitment to shareholder returns despite recent earnings fluctuations.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Independent Bank.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Independent Bank shares in the market.

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