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As the U.S. stock market experiences a pause in its post-election rally, with technology shares leading a recent decline, investors are closely monitoring economic indicators for insights into future interest rate decisions. In this environment of fluctuating indices and cautious optimism, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance growth with reliable returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 4.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 4.69% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| Farmers National Banc (NasdaqCM:FMNB) | 4.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.32% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.45% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 135 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
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 $581.69 million.
Operations: Midland States Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue through its segments including Banking ($241.67 million) and Wealth Management ($27.60 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Midland States Bancorp offers a competitive dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite trading below its estimated fair value, it maintains a sustainable payout ratio with dividends covered by earnings both currently and in forecasts. However, significant insider selling was noted recently. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share and reported strong third-quarter earnings growth despite declining net interest income year-over-year.
Sandy Spring Bancorp
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Sandy Spring Bank, offering commercial and retail banking, mortgage services, private banking, and trust services to individuals and businesses in the United States with a market cap of approximately $1.71 billion.