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As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recently closing higher despite ongoing tariff concerns, investors are increasingly focused on stable income sources amid economic uncertainty. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable stream of income and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for those looking to bolster their portfolios against market fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.82% | ★★★★★★ |
| Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) | 5.07% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 5.05% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 7.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 6.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.62% | ★★★★★★ |
| Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.75% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 159 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Civista Bancshares
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Civista Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company for Civista Bank, offering community banking services in the United States with a market cap of $302.47 million.
Operations: Civista Bancshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which amounts to $149.09 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Civista Bancshares offers a stable dividend history with recent increases, now at US$0.17 per share. Despite being lower than the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, its payout ratio is sustainable at 31.8%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings and forecasted to remain so in three years. Recent earnings showed slight growth, while the stock trades below estimated fair value by 45.2%, offering potential relative value compared to peers and industry averages.
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Navigate through the intricacies of Civista Bancshares with our comprehensive dividend report here.
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Our valuation report here indicates Civista Bancshares may be undervalued.
Scholastic
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide, with a market cap of $503.84 million.
Operations: Scholastic Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from Children's Book Publishing and Distribution ($943 million), Education Solutions ($319.80 million), and International segments ($273.60 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Scholastic's dividend yield of 4.25% is below the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with a high payout ratio of 121.5%, indicating dividends are not well covered by earnings but are supported by cash flows at a 65.3% cash payout ratio. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, though recent profit margins have declined to 1.2%. The company recently completed a significant share buyback, enhancing shareholder value despite trading significantly below its estimated fair value.