Highlighting Three Top Dividend Stocks

As the United States stock market shows signs of recovery from recent sell-offs, investors are closely watching the fluctuations in bond yields and legislative developments that could impact fiscal policy. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them attractive to those seeking consistent returns amid market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 148 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Cathay General Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CATY)

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

Overview: Cathay General Bancorp is the holding company for Cathay Bank, providing a range of commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.12 billion.

Operations: Cathay General Bancorp generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $691.28 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Cathay General Bancorp recently declared a cash dividend of US$0.34 per share, continuing its trend of stable and growing dividends over the past decade. The company's low payout ratio of 25.7% indicates that dividends are well-covered by earnings, though there's insufficient data to project long-term sustainability. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, its 3.11% yield is below the top quartile in the U.S., suggesting room for growth but not leading among high-yield options.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Cathay General Bancorp's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Cathay General Bancorp's shares may be trading at a discount.

Preferred Bank (NasdaqGS:PFBC)

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

Overview: Preferred Bank offers a range of banking products and services to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, professionals, and high net worth individuals with a market cap of approximately $1.12 billion.

Operations: Preferred Bank generates its revenue from its commercial banking segment, amounting to $265.95 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Preferred Bank declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.75 per share, maintaining stable and reliable dividends over the past decade. The low payout ratio of 30.3% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, though future sustainability remains uncertain due to declining earnings forecasts and insufficient data on long-term coverage. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, its 3.6% yield is attractive but below top-tier U.S. dividend payers, with recent insider selling noted as a potential concern.

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

National Bank Holdings (NYSE:NBHC)

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

Overview: National Bank Holdings Corporation is a bank holding company for NBH Bank, offering a range of banking products and financial services to commercial, business, and consumer clients in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $1.44 billion.

Operations: National Bank Holdings Corporation generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounts for $389.88 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

National Bank Holdings offers a stable dividend, recently increased by 3.4% to US$0.30 per share, with a reliable growth history over the past decade. Its low payout ratio of 39.9% indicates dividends are well-covered by earnings, though future sustainability is uncertain due to insufficient long-term coverage data. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, its 3.25% yield is below top-tier U.S. dividend payers, and recent earnings showed decreased net income year-over-year.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of National Bank Holdings stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates National Bank Holdings may be overvalued.

Where To Now?

• Unlock our comprehensive list of 148 Top US Dividend Stocks by clicking here.
• Have you diversified into these companies? Leverage the power of Simply Wall St's portfolio to keep a close eye on market movements affecting your investments.
• Streamline your investment strategy with Simply Wall St's app for free and benefit from extensive research on stocks across all corners of the world.

Looking For Alternative Opportunities?

• Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention.
• Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management.
• Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com