Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025

The United States market has shown a robust performance with a 1.6% increase over the last week and a 12% rise over the past year, while earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for growth can be appealing options for investors seeking income and stability.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Citizens Financial Services (NasdaqCM:CZFS)

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

Overview: Citizens Financial Services, Inc., a bank holding company, offers diverse banking products and services to individual, business, governmental, and institutional clients with a market cap of $285.87 million.

Operations: Citizens Financial Services, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $99.93 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Citizens Financial Services offers a stable dividend, having consistently increased payments over the past decade. Despite a dividend yield of 3.14%, which is below the top 25% in the US market, its low payout ratio of 32.8% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings. Recent earnings growth and increased net interest income to US$23 million indicate financial strength, although future dividend sustainability remains uncertain due to insufficient data on long-term coverage.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Citizens Financial Services with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Citizens Financial Services implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Old Republic International (NYSE:ORI)

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

Overview: Old Republic International Corporation, with a market cap of $9.37 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer insurance underwriting and related services primarily in the United States and Canada.

Operations: Old Republic International Corporation generates revenue primarily through its Specialty Insurance segment at $5.57 billion and Title Insurance segment at $2.74 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Old Republic International's dividends are well-covered by earnings (34.9% payout ratio) and cash flows (21.7% cash payout ratio), though its dividend history is volatile. The company recently increased its annual dividend to $1.16 per share, a 9.4% rise from 2024, despite a lower-than-top-tier yield of 3.01%. Q1 2025 earnings showed reduced net income at $245 million, yet the firm continues share buybacks, enhancing shareholder value with completed repurchases totaling $884.92 million since March 2024.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Old Republic International stock in this dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Old Republic International's current price could be quite moderate.

RLI (NYSE:RLI)

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

Overview: RLI Corp. is an insurance holding company that underwrites property, casualty, and surety insurance products, with a market cap of approximately $6.95 billion.

Operations: RLI Corp.'s revenue segments include Surety at $145.95 million, Casualty at $883.61 million, and Property at $534.52 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

RLI Corp.'s dividends are well-covered by earnings (18.9% payout ratio) and cash flows (40.6% cash payout ratio), though they have been volatile over the past decade. Despite a lower-than-top-tier yield of 3.41%, RLI recently increased its quarterly dividend by 6.7% to $0.16 per share, payable on June 20, 2025. Q1 2025 results showed decreased net income at US$63.21 million, reflecting challenges in maintaining consistent earnings growth amidst fluctuating revenue streams.

• Dive into the specifics of RLI here with our thorough dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that RLI's share price might be on the expensive side.

Where To Now?

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