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As the U.S. stock market navigates mixed signals from recent economic data and ongoing tariff discussions, investors are seeking stability in the form of consistent income streams. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable source of returns, providing both potential yield and resilience amid market fluctuations.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 5.68% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 7.08% | ★★★★★★ |
| Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 6.37% | ★★★★★★ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 4.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.47% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.17% | ★★★★★★ |
| Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.61% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 155 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
First Bancorp
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: The First Bancorp, Inc., with a market cap of $287.03 million, operates as the holding company for First National Bank, offering a variety of banking products and services to individuals and businesses.
Operations: First Bancorp generates its revenue primarily from banking operations, totaling $79.74 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
First Bancorp offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.58%, ranking in the top 25% among US dividend payers. Its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 58.4%. Despite recent declines in net interest income and net income, First Bancorp continues to affirm its quarterly cash dividend of US$0.36 per share. Recent board changes include Ingrid Wilbur Kachmar's election, potentially bringing fresh perspectives to governance.
Ardmore Shipping
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Ardmore Shipping Corporation operates in the global seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals, with a market cap of approximately $370.57 million.
Operations: Ardmore Shipping Corporation generates revenue primarily from the transportation of refined petroleum products and chemicals, amounting to $405.78 million.
Dividend Yield: 9.9%
Ardmore Shipping's dividend yield of 9.95% places it among the top US dividend payers, though its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Recent earnings show a decline, with Q4 net income dropping to US$6.94 million from US$27.01 million year-over-year, prompting a reduced quarterly dividend of US$0.08 per share. Despite this, dividends are well covered by cash flows and earnings, maintaining a low payout ratio of 30.8%.