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As the U.S. market navigates the implications of new tariffs on steel and aluminum, with mixed performances across major indices, investors continue to assess the potential impacts on inflation and interest rates following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth with reliable returns amidst economic uncertainties.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.14% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.79% | ★★★★★★ |
| FMC (NYSE:FMC) | 6.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 5.84% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.72% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| CompX International (NYSEAM:CIX) | 4.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS) | 4.76% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 131 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Community Trust Bancorp
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Community Trust Bank, Inc., with a market capitalization of approximately $1 billion.
Operations: Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through Community Banking Services, amounting to $237.61 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Community Trust Bancorp maintains a stable dividend history, recently affirming a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share, payable on April 1, 2025. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a current payout ratio of 40.3%, and this is projected to improve to 36.3% in three years. Although its yield of 3.31% is below the top quartile in the US market, CTBI's consistent growth in net income supports its reliable dividend payments over the past decade.
Fulton Financial
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Fulton Financial Corporation is a financial holding company offering consumer and commercial banking products and services across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia with a market cap of $3.71 billion.
Operations: Fulton Financial Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $1.13 billion.