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As the U.S. stock market faces turbulence amid new export restrictions to China, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experiencing notable declines, investors are increasingly seeking stability through reliable income streams. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can provide a steady return on investment by offering regular payouts, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 6.57% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 5.25% | ★★★★★★ |
| Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) | 5.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 7.29% | ★★★★★★ |
| Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 7.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 5.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 8.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 5.08% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 170 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
East West Bancorp
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: East West Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for East West Bank, offering a variety of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $10.30 billion.
Operations: East West Bancorp's revenue is primarily derived from its Commercial Banking segment at $1.16 billion and Consumer and Business Banking segment at $1.25 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
East West Bancorp offers a stable dividend profile, recently increasing its quarterly dividend by 9% to US$0.60 per share, translating to an annual equivalent of US$2.40 per share. The payout ratio is low at 26.2%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings and likely sustainable in the future. Despite trading below fair value estimates and showing reliable dividend growth over the past decade, its yield of 3.17% remains below top-tier U.S. market levels.
Sila Realty Trust
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Sila Realty Trust, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, operates as a net lease real estate investment trust specializing in the healthcare sector and has a market cap of approximately $1.43 billion.
Operations: Sila Realty Trust, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its commercial real estate investments in the healthcare sector, amounting to $186.86 million.