Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In October 2025

As the U.S. stock market navigates a mixed landscape following recent trade discussions between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, investors are closely monitoring earnings reports from major tech companies like Apple and Amazon. Amid these developments, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking steady income in uncertain times, offering potential stability through regular payouts even as broader market conditions fluctuate.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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

CB Financial Services (CBFV)

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

Overview: CB Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company for Community Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individuals and businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with a market cap of $166.25 million.

Operations: CB Financial Services, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking Services segment, which accounts for $39.33 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

CB Financial Services has experienced a challenging year with a net loss of US$5.7 million in Q3 2025, contrasting with last year's profit. Despite this, the company continues to pay dividends, recently affirming a US$0.26 per share dividend payable in November 2025. While its dividend yield of 3.22% is below top-tier levels, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade but are currently not covered by earnings due to high payout ratios.

• Take a closer look at CB Financial Services' potential here in our dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report CB Financial Services implies its share price may be too high.

NBT Bancorp (NBTB)

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

Overview: NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial holding company offering commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services with a market cap of $2.16 billion.

Operations: NBT Bancorp Inc.'s revenue segments include commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

NBT Bancorp recently increased its quarterly dividend by 8.8% to US$0.37 per share, marking the thirteenth consecutive year of growth, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 45.9%. Despite trading below fair value estimates and significant insider selling, it maintains stable and reliable dividends with a current yield of 3.71%. The company reported strong Q3 earnings growth, with net income rising to US$54.47 million from US$38.1 million last year, bolstering dividend coverage further.

• Dive into the specifics of NBT Bancorp here with our thorough dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that NBT Bancorp is trading behind its estimated value.

Home Bancshares (Conway AR) (HOMB)

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

Overview: Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) is a bank holding company for Centennial Bank, offering commercial and retail banking services to various clients in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $5.34 billion.

Operations: Home Bancshares, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through banking services, amounting to $1.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Home Bancshares' dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a recent 5% increase to US$0.21 per share quarterly. The payout ratio remains sustainable at 34.2%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings, despite significant insider selling recently. Trading at a discount to fair value estimates, its dividend yield of 3.15% is below top-tier U.S. payers but supported by solid earnings growth and consistent financial performance in Q3 2025 results.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Home Bancshares (Conway AR)'s performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Home Bancshares (Conway AR) valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Summing It All Up

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