As the S&P 500 inches toward record highs and the Dow experiences slight dips in response to a flurry of earnings reports, investors are closely monitoring market dynamics and economic indicators. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a degree of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate the current market landscape.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
| FMC (NYSE:FMC) | 6.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.66% | ★★★★★★ |
| Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS) | 4.71% | ★★★★★★ |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 130 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
OceanFirst Financial (NasdaqGS:OCFC)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: OceanFirst Financial Corp., with a market cap of $1.03 billion, operates as the bank holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A.
Operations: OceanFirst Financial Corp. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking Operations, which amounted to $376.53 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
OceanFirst Financial offers a stable dividend profile with consistent payments over the past decade, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 48.6%. Despite trading at 28.8% below its estimated fair value, the dividend yield of 4.39% is slightly lower than top-tier US payers but remains reliable and growing. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income to US$21.91 million, yet dividends remain well covered and were recently affirmed for their 112th consecutive quarter.
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- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that OceanFirst Financial is trading behind its estimated value.
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Premier Financial Corp., with a market cap of $998.18 million, operates through its subsidiaries to offer a range of banking services.
Operations: Premier Financial Corp.'s revenue from its financial service operations is $249.70 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Premier Financial Corp. maintains a stable dividend profile, with recent affirmations of a US$0.31 quarterly cash dividend and an annual yield of 4.93%. The payout ratio is sustainable at 62%, forecasted to improve to 51.9% in three years, indicating coverage by earnings. Despite net charge-offs decreasing to US$1.1 million, the allowance for bad loans remains low at 93%. Dividends have grown steadily over the past decade but are slightly below top-tier yields in the US market.
- Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Premier Financial.
- Our expertly prepared valuation report Premier Financial implies its share price may be too high.
United Bankshares (NasdaqGS:UBSI)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: United Bankshares, Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to offer commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.23 billion.
Operations: United Bankshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which amounts to $1.01 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.8%
United Bankshares, Inc. offers a reliable dividend profile, with a recent quarterly dividend of US$0.37 per share and an annual payout of US$1.48 for 2024, slightly up from 2023. The dividend yield stands at 3.77%, below top-tier yields in the US market but supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 53.5%. Earnings have shown modest growth, enhancing coverage prospects over the next three years despite some insider selling activity recently observed.
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- Our expertly prepared valuation report United Bankshares implies its share price may be lower than expected.
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