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As the U.S. stock market navigates through a volatile period marked by fluctuating indices and cautious investor sentiment, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income amidst uncertainty. In this context, understanding what constitutes a solid dividend stock—such as consistent payout history and financial stability—can be crucial for investors seeking reliable returns in unpredictable times.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.54% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.96% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 6.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.82% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 164 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
CB Financial Services
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: CB Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company for Community Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individuals and businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, with a market cap of $151.71 million.
Operations: CB Financial Services generates revenue through its Community Bank segment at $42.20 million and Exchange Underwriters, Inc. at $25.62 million, with additional contributions from CB Financial Services, Inc. amounting to $4.87 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
CB Financial Services provides a stable dividend, recently affirming a $0.25 per share quarterly payout, which is well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 22.3%. Despite its dividend yield of 3.37% being below the top quartile in the US market, the company's dividends have been consistent and growing over the past decade. Recent earnings reports show solid growth, though future projections indicate potential declines in earnings.
Artesian Resources
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Artesian Resources Corporation, with a market cap of $331.18 million, operates through its subsidiaries to provide water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Operations: Artesian Resources Corporation generates its revenue primarily from its Regulated Utility segment, which accounts for $98.93 million.