As the U.S. stock market navigates a landscape marked by fluctuating indices and rising Treasury yields, investors are keeping a close eye on legislative developments that could impact economic growth. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk with steady returns amidst market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.82% | ★★★★★★ |
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.84% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.20% | ★★★★★★ |
Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 5.17% | ★★★★★★ |
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX) | 4.79% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.90% | ★★★★★☆ |
Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY) | 4.87% | ★★★★★☆ |
Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN) | 3.89% | ★★★★★☆ |
Carter's (NYSE:CRI) | 8.70% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 139 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Farmers National Banc Corp. is a bank holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, offering services in banking, trust, retirement consulting, insurance, and financial management with a market cap of $514.92 million.
Operations: Farmers National Banc Corp. generates revenue primarily through its Bank Segment, which contributes $117.27 million, and its Trust Segment, including retirement consulting services, which adds $13.05 million.
Dividend Yield: 5%
Farmers National Banc offers a stable and reliable dividend, with payments increasing over the past decade. The current yield of 4.98% places it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 52.6%. Despite recent executive changes and net charge-offs decreasing to US$336,000 from US$1 million last year, its strong financial performance—net income rose to US$13.58 million—bolsters its dividend sustainability.
- Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Farmers National Banc stock in this dividend report.
- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Farmers National Banc is trading behind its estimated value.
Value Line (NasdaqCM:VALU)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Value Line, Inc. is involved in producing and selling investment periodicals and related publications, with a market cap of $375.98 million.
Operations: Value Line, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its publishing segment, which generated $35.70 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Value Line's recent dividend increase to $0.325 per share marks its 11th consecutive annual rise, reflecting a stable and growing payout history. Despite a slight decline in quarterly revenue to US$8.97 million, nine-month net income improved to US$16.74 million, supporting dividend sustainability with payout ratios of 52.5% (earnings) and 67.2% (cash flow). While the yield of 3.27% is below top-tier U.S. payers, it remains reliable and well-covered by financials.
- Dive into the specifics of Value Line here with our thorough dividend report.
- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Value Line is trading beyond its estimated value.
Shore Bancshares (NasdaqGS:SHBI)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Shore Bancshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for Shore United Bank, N.A., with a market cap of $496.94 million.
Operations: Shore Bancshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $201.67 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Shore Bancshares declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, maintaining its stable 10-year payout history. With a payout ratio of 32.3%, dividends are well covered by earnings, supported by net income growth to US$13.76 million in Q1 2025 from US$8.18 million the previous year. Although the yield of 3.2% is below top-tier U.S. payers, it remains reliable and attractive given the company's consistent financial performance and low price-to-earnings ratio of 10.1x compared to the market average.
- Click here to discover the nuances of Shore Bancshares with our detailed analytical dividend report.
- The analysis detailed in our Shore Bancshares valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.
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