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Costamare And 2 Other Top Dividend Stocks For Your Portfolio

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As the U.S. stock market experiences incremental gains amidst ongoing tariff discussions, investors are keenly observing how these developments might impact economic growth and inflation. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a steady income stream and potential stability for portfolios, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate market uncertainties.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Universal (UVV)5.70%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)5.14%★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)6.07%★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)5.43%★★★★★★
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)3.84%★★★★★☆
Dillard's (DDS)5.89%★★★★★★
CompX International (CIX)4.72%★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)5.73%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (CZNC)5.56%★★★★★☆
Carter's (CRI)9.97%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 137 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Costamare (CMRE)

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

Overview: Costamare Inc. owns and operates containerships and dry bulk vessels worldwide, with a market cap of approximately $1.12 billion.

Operations: Costamare Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Container Vessels segment, contributing $866.17 million, followed by the Dry Bulk Vessels segment at $190.41 million, and the CBI segment at $996.36 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Costamare's dividend yield of 4.9% ranks in the top 25% among US dividend payers, with a low payout ratio of 18.9%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history is unstable, showing volatility over the past decade. Recent events include a quarterly common stock dividend declaration and several preferred stock dividends but also note Costamare's removal from multiple Russell growth indices, which may impact investor perception.

CMRE Dividend History as at Jul 2025
CMRE Dividend History as at Jul 2025

EOG Resources (EOG)

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

Overview: EOG Resources, Inc. is engaged in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas across producing basins in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $65.28 billion.

Operations: EOG Resources generates revenue primarily from its crude oil and natural gas exploration and production segment, which amounted to $23.48 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

EOG Resources offers a dividend yield below the top 25% of US payers, with a payout ratio of 34.7%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent activities include completing several fixed-income offerings totaling over $2 billion, which could impact future financial flexibility and stability in maintaining or growing dividends amidst fluctuating earnings performance.

EOG Dividend History as at Jul 2025
EOG Dividend History as at Jul 2025

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)

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

Overview: Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is a North American manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment, with a market cap of approximately $719.72 million.

Operations: Douglas Dynamics generates its revenue primarily from two segments: Work Truck Solutions, contributing $319.29 million, and Work Truck Attachments, adding $268.63 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Douglas Dynamics declared a quarterly dividend of $0.295 per share for Q2 2025, demonstrating consistent payouts over the past decade with stable growth. Despite a high debt level, dividends are well-covered by earnings (42.7% payout ratio) and cash flows (51.9% cash payout ratio). Recent earnings improvements and revenue growth support dividend sustainability, although the yield of 3.84% is below top-tier US payers. Leadership changes may influence strategic direction but maintain continuity.

PLOW Dividend History as at Jul 2025
PLOW Dividend History as at Jul 2025

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