As the U.S. stock market continues to show resilience with major indexes on track for a third consecutive month of gains, investors are buoyed by strong corporate earnings and economic growth. In this environment, dividend stocks like Peoples Bancorp offer a reliable income stream, providing stability amid market fluctuations and serving as an attractive option for those seeking consistent returns in times of economic uncertainty.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Universal (UVV) | 5.99% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 5.63% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) | 3.74% | ★★★★★☆ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 6.57% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (EBF) | 5.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) | 4.16% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Dillard's (DDS) | 5.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Credicorp (BAP) | 4.65% | ★★★★★☆ |
| CompX International (CIX) | 5.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 6.03% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 142 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Peoples Bancorp Inc. is a financial holding company for Peoples Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking products and services, with a market cap of $1.02 billion.
Operations: Peoples Bancorp Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $554.42 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
Peoples Bancorp recently declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.41 per share, reflecting its consistent 10-year history of stable and growing dividends. Despite a decline in net income to US$21.21 million for Q2 2025, the dividend remains covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 54.8%. Trading at good value compared to peers and industry, the stock offers an attractive yield of 5.63%, placing it in the top quartile among U.S. dividend payers.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Peoples Bancorp's performance by reading our dividend report here.
- Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Peoples Bancorp shares in the market.
Genuine Parts (GPC)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts and has a market cap of approximately $18.56 billion.
Operations: Genuine Parts Company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Automotive, contributing $15.05 billion, and Industrial (including Electrical/Electronic Materials), generating $8.73 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Genuine Parts has a history of stable and growing dividends over the past decade. However, its recent earnings report showed a decline in net income to US$254.88 million for Q2 2025, with profit margins dropping from 5.2% to 3.4%. The dividend yield is modest at 3.12%, and while covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 69.7%, it is not well supported by free cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 227.8%.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Genuine Parts' dividend report.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Genuine Parts' share price might be too optimistic.
Murphy Oil (MUR)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Canada, and internationally, and it has a market cap of $3.85 billion.
Operations: Murphy Oil Corporation generates revenue primarily from its exploration and production activities, with $2.35 billion from the United States and $537 million from Canada.
Dividend Yield: 5.1%
Murphy Oil's dividend yield is competitive, ranking in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers. The dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 46.1% and a cash payout ratio of 30.8%. However, the company's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent financials showed a decline in revenue to US$665.71 million for Q1 2025, alongside net income of US$73.04 million.
- Navigate through the intricacies of Murphy Oil with our comprehensive dividend report here.
- Our valuation report unveils the possibility Murphy Oil's shares may be trading at a discount.
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