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As the U.S. stock market reaches record highs with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting new peaks, investors are increasingly looking at dividend stocks as a way to capitalize on this bullish momentum while securing steady income. In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks can be a strategic move for those seeking to balance growth potential with regular payouts, especially when major indices are buoyed by strong earnings and encouraging economic indicators.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.19% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.30% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 5.88% | ★★★★★★ |
Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG) | 4.70% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.18% | ★★★★★★ |
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.70% | ★★★★★★ |
OceanFirst Financial (NasdaqGS:OCFC) | 4.34% | ★★★★★★ |
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.07% | ★★★★★★ |
Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 170 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Flushing Financial
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Flushing Financial Corporation, with a market cap of $430.22 million, operates as the bank holding company for Flushing Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental units.
Operations: Flushing Financial Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Community Bank segment, which generated $190.70 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.9%
Flushing Financial has maintained stable and growing dividend payments over the past decade, with a current yield of 5.86%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. However, its high payout ratio (104.9%) raises concerns about sustainability. Recent activist pressure from investor Larry Seidman highlights ongoing performance issues despite a 40% increase in quarterly net income, suggesting potential strategic shifts or sale considerations for the $9.1 billion-asset bank.
Provident Financial Services
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Provident Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company for Provident Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States with a market cap of approximately $2.46 billion.