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As the U.S. stock market experiences a mixed performance with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly up and both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite facing declines, investors are keenly observing economic indicators such as Federal Reserve policies and inflation forecasts. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking stable income, as they can provide consistent returns even when market volatility is high.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) | 4.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.77% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 7.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 6.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.68% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 153 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Cullen/Frost Bankers
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. is the bank holding company for Frost Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking services in Texas, with a market cap of approximately $7.97 billion.
Operations: Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. generates revenue through its Banking segment with $1.81 billion and Frost Wealth Advisors contributing $203.73 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Cullen/Frost Bankers offers a stable dividend profile, with dividends reliably growing over the past decade and currently covered by earnings at a 42.1% payout ratio. The company declared a first-quarter cash dividend of $0.95 per common share, payable on March 14, 2025. Despite trading below its estimated fair value and having an attractive yield of 3.06%, it lags behind the top quartile of US dividend payers. Recent buyback plans further indicate shareholder returns focus.
Copa Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Copa Holdings, S.A., operates through its subsidiaries to offer airline passenger and cargo services, with a market cap of $3.94 billion.
Operations: Copa Holdings generates revenue of $3.44 billion from its air transportation services.
Dividend Yield: 6.7%
Copa Holdings maintains a competitive dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite an unstable dividend history, recent affirmations of a US$1.61 quarterly payout underscore commitment to returns. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 44.2% and 27.4%, respectively. Recent executive changes and buybacks reflect strategic positioning amid solid traffic growth, though revenue dipped slightly in Q4 2024 to US$877 million from the previous year.