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As the U.S. stock market experiences a surge led by the tech sector amidst anticipation of presidential election results, investors are keenly observing how these developments might influence their portfolios. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with consistent returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) | 4.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.87% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 165 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Citizens Financial Services
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company that offers a range of banking products and services to individual, business, governmental, and institutional customers, with a market cap of $281.97 million.
Operations: Citizens Financial Services, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $98.20 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Citizens Financial Services offers a reliable dividend, having consistently increased payments over the past decade with stability. Despite a relatively low yield of 3.14% compared to top US dividend payers, its payout ratio of 33.7% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings. Recent earnings show modest growth, though net interest income slightly declined in the latest quarter. Notably, recent charge-offs have risen, but overall profitability has improved year-over-year.
Artesian Resources
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Artesian Resources Corporation, with a market cap of $344.15 million, operates through its subsidiaries to provide water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Operations: Artesian Resources Corporation generates revenue through its subsidiaries by offering water, wastewater, and additional services across Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.