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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen 1.8%, contributing to a 9.5% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this context of steady growth, selecting dividend stocks that offer reliable income and potential for capital appreciation can be a strategic approach to enhancing your investment portfolio.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) | 4.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 6.26% | ★★★★★★ |
| Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 4.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 7.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 7.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 5.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 5.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY) | 5.05% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Carter's (NYSE:CRI) | 9.60% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Omega Flex (NasdaqGM:OFLX) | 4.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 155 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Provident Financial Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. is the holding company for Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B., with a market cap of $100.43 million.
Operations: Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. generates revenue through its primary operations as a holding company for Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Provident Financial Holdings offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.66%, though it is lower than the top 25% of US dividend payers. The company's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 14.3%. Recent earnings showed an increase in net interest income and net income compared to last year, with the board affirming a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share payable in June 2025.
Alexander & Baldwin
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX) is a real estate investment trust that focuses exclusively on Hawai’i commercial real estate, primarily owning grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers, with a market cap of approximately $1.25 billion.
Operations: Alexander & Baldwin's revenue segments include $199.54 million from Commercial Real Estate and $29.66 million from Land Operations.
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
Alexander & Baldwin's dividend yield of 5.19% ranks in the top 25% of US dividend payers, though its payments have been volatile over the past decade. The dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 67% and 60.6%, respectively. Despite a high debt level, recent earnings show slight growth in net income to US$21.43 million for Q1 2025, with an affirmed quarterly dividend of $0.225 per share payable in July 2025.