Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has seen an impressive 27% increase over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 17% per annum in the coming years. In this context of robust growth expectations, dividend stocks that offer stability and consistent income can be attractive options for investors seeking to capitalize on these favorable conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) |
4.89% |
★★★★★☆ |
| OTC Markets Group (OTCM) |
5.67% |
★★★★★★ |
| Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) |
3.92% |
★★★★★☆ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) |
5.34% |
★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (EBF) |
5.00% |
★★★★★★ |
| Donegal Group (DGIC.A) |
4.42% |
★★★★★★ |
| Credicorp (BAP) |
4.39% |
★★★★★☆ |
| Columbia Banking System (COLB) |
4.99% |
★★★★★★ |
| Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) |
4.98% |
★★★★★☆ |
| Accenture (ACN) |
3.64% |
★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 102 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Marzetti
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★★☆
Overview:The Marzetti Company manufactures and markets specialty food products for retail and foodservice channels in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $3.12 billion.
Operations:Marzetti's revenue is derived from its Retail segment at $1.00 billion and its Foodservice segment at $939.53 million.
Dividend Yield:3.6%
Marzetti's dividend yield of 3.57% is reliable and well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 60.9%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 44.2%). Despite a slight dip in recent quarterly earnings, the company has shown consistent profit growth over the past year, with future growth forecasted at 7.33% annually. The Price-To-Earnings ratio of 17.5x indicates good value compared to the US market average, supporting Marzetti's position as a stable dividend payer over the last decade.
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Merck
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆
Overview:Merck & Co., Inc. is a global healthcare company with operations spanning various medical sectors and has a market cap of approximately $282.15 billion.
Operations:Merck & Co., Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Pharmaceutical segment, which accounts for $58.85 billion, and its Animal Health segment, contributing $6.56 billion.
Dividend Yield:3%
Merck's dividend yield of 3.01% is stable and has grown over the past decade, but it is not well-covered by earnings due to a high payout ratio of 91.4%. However, dividends are covered by cash flows with a reasonable cash payout ratio of 59.5%. Recent financials show declining profit margins, and the company holds significant debt. Despite these challenges, Merck remains active in oncology collaborations and fixed-income offerings totaling several billion US dollars.
X Financial
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:★★★★☆☆
Overview:X Financial operates as an online personal finance company in the People's Republic of China and has a market cap of approximately $180.26 million.
Operations:X Financial generates revenue through its online personal finance operations in the People's Republic of China.
Dividend Yield:11.8%
X Financial's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the US market, with a semi-annual dividend of US$0.2722 per share announced for May 2026. The dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, boasting low payout ratios of 10.9% and 10.1%, respectively. However, its dividend history is unstable and has been volatile over its seven-year payment period. Recent financials show a decline in quarterly net income despite annual revenue growth.
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