Best Dividend Stocks For August 2026

The United States market remained flat over the last week, but it has risen 18% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. In this environment, identifying strong dividend stocks can be an effective strategy for investors seeking stable income and potential capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 95 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Fulton Financial (FULT)

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

Overview: Fulton Financial Corporation is a bank holding company for Fulton Bank, offering banking and financial products and services in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $4.65 billion.

Operations: Fulton Financial Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its banking segment, which generated approximately $1.33 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Fulton Financial Corporation has demonstrated a consistent dividend growth over the past decade, with stable payouts currently yielding 3.12%. Despite being below the top tier of U.S. dividend payers, its dividends are well covered by earnings due to a low payout ratio of 35.6%. Recent earnings show modest growth in net income and interest income, while share buybacks indicate confidence in financial stability. However, it was recently dropped from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Fulton Financial.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Fulton Financial's share price might be too pessimistic.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX)

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

Overview: Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of $3.09 billion.

Operations: Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. generates its revenue through investment management activities.

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

Adams Diversified Equity Fund offers a high dividend yield of 7.25%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, though its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. The recent $0.50 per share distribution reflects an increase, yet concerns about sustainability persist due to insufficient cash flow data and large one-off items affecting earnings. Trading significantly below estimated fair value, ADX's payout ratio suggests dividends are covered by earnings but not necessarily by cash flows.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Adams Diversified Equity Fund.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Adams Diversified Equity Fund's shares may be trading at a discount.

Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)

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

Overview: Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. is a real estate investment trust focusing on investments in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities within the long-term healthcare industry, with a market cap of $15.97 billion.

Operations: Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. derives its revenue primarily from investments in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Omega Healthcare Investors offers a high dividend yield of 5.37%, placing it among the top U.S. dividend payers, with stable and growing dividends over the past decade. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by 5.2% annually, recent financial results show strong growth in net income and revenue, enhancing its ability to maintain dividends covered by earnings and cash flows. However, a high debt level remains a concern for long-term sustainability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Omega Healthcare Investors' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Omega Healthcare Investors valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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