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As the Nasdaq Composite reaches new heights and investors eagerly await earnings from major tech companies, the U.S. stock market is showing signs of robust activity. Amidst this dynamic environment, dividend stocks remain a key area of interest for investors seeking steady income streams. In light of current market trends, selecting dividend stocks with solid fundamentals and attractive yields can provide a valuable opportunity for portfolio diversification and income generation.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.98% | ★★★★★★ |
| Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) | 4.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NasdaqGS:SBSI) | 4.47% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.88% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 168 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Union Bankshares
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Union Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company for Union Bank, offering retail, commercial, and municipal banking services in northern Vermont and New Hampshire with a market cap of $133.91 million.
Operations: Union Bankshares, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its Community Bank segment, which accounted for $47.53 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
Union Bankshares recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, reflecting its consistent dividend history over the past decade. Despite recent declines in net income and earnings per share, the company's dividends remain covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 64.9%. Trading at 46.3% below estimated fair value, Union Bankshares offers an attractive yield of 4.9%, placing it among the top 25% of US dividend payers, with stable and reliable payouts historically.
Midland States Bancorp
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company for Midland States Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other entities with a market cap of $527.79 million.
Operations: Midland States Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue through its diverse banking products and services tailored for individuals, businesses, municipalities, and various other entities.