3 Top US Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio
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As the U.S. stock market reaches record highs, driven by surging technology stocks, investors are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios with reliable income streams. In this buoyant market environment, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling choice for those seeking steady returns and potential capital appreciation.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) | 4.20% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.56% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 4.66% | ★★★★★★ |
| Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA) | 4.52% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 4.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.43% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 5.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.40% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 132 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Virginia National Bankshares
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation, with a market cap of $219.24 million, serves as the holding company for Virginia National Bank, offering a variety of commercial and retail banking services.
Operations: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation generates its revenue from segments including banking services ($50.28 million), Masonry Capital ($0.72 million), and VNB Trust & Estate Services ($1.03 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Virginia National Bankshares offers a stable dividend yield of 3.17%, with payments consistently growing over the past decade and a low payout ratio of 45.5% indicating good coverage by earnings. However, its yield is below the top quartile of US dividend payers. Recent earnings show slight declines in net income and EPS compared to last year, but the company affirmed a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share for December 2024, maintaining its reliable payout history.
Atlantic Union Bankshares
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation is a bank holding company for Atlantic Union Bank, offering banking and financial services to consumers and businesses in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $4.29 billion.
Operations: Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation generates revenue primarily through its Consumer Banking segment, which accounts for $337.01 million, and its Wholesale Banking segment, contributing $352.96 million.