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The United States market has shown positive momentum, with a 5.2% increase over the past week and a 9.9% climb in the last year, while earnings are projected to grow by 14% annually. In this environment, identifying high-yield dividend stocks can be an effective strategy for investors seeking steady income and potential growth opportunities.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 6.34% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 7.58% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.77% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 5.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) | 4.91% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY) | 5.07% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI) | 5.02% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN) | 4.23% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Carter's (NYSE:CRI) | 9.44% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Omega Flex (NasdaqGM:OFLX) | 4.45% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 154 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Ardmore Shipping
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Ardmore Shipping Corporation is involved in the global seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals, with a market cap of $386.81 million.
Operations: Ardmore Shipping Corporation generates revenue of $405.78 million from the transportation of refined petroleum products and chemicals.
Dividend Yield: 9.8%
Ardmore Shipping offers a high dividend yield of 9.82%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers, though its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 30.8% and 38.7%, respectively. Despite recent decreases in net income to US$6.94 million, Ardmore maintains a low price-to-earnings ratio of 3x, suggesting potential value for investors seeking dividend income amidst market volatility.
Cadence Bank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Cadence Bank offers commercial banking and financial services in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $5.35 billion.
Operations: Cadence Bank generates its revenue through various segments, including commercial banking and financial services within the United States.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Cadence Bank's dividend yield of 3.65% is below the top 25% of US dividend payers, yet its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. With a low payout ratio of 35.3%, dividends are well covered by earnings and forecasted to remain sustainable. Recent announcements include a quarterly cash dividend and a share repurchase program subject to regulatory approval, reflecting potential shareholder value enhancement amidst solid financial performance with net income at US$133.22 million for Q1 2025.