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In the wake of a significant surge in major U.S. indices following a pivotal U.S.-China tariff agreement, investors are keenly observing market dynamics as stocks like Amazon, Apple, and Nike drive notable gains. Amidst this optimistic backdrop, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking steady income and potential growth, especially during times of economic uncertainty when consistent returns become increasingly valuable.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 6.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK) | 6.97% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 7.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (NYSE:EBF) | 5.27% | ★★★★★★ |
| Chevron (NYSE:CVX) | 4.94% | ★★★★★★ |
| Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) | 4.33% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY) | 4.99% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN) | 4.07% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.53% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Carter's (NYSE:CRI) | 9.37% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 145 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Shoe Carnival
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Shoe Carnival, Inc. operates as a family footwear retailer in the United States with a market cap of approximately $488.60 million.
Operations: Shoe Carnival, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its retail footwear segment, which accounts for $1.20 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
Shoe Carnival offers a stable dividend yield of 3.34%, supported by a low payout ratio of 19.9% and cash flow coverage at 23.5%. The company has consistently increased dividends over the past decade, recently raising its quarterly dividend by 11.1% to $0.15 per share. Despite earnings growth of just $0.42 million last year, future earnings are projected to decline, which could pressure dividend sustainability in the long term.
Archer-Daniels-Midland
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company operates in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing, and merchandising of agricultural commodities and related products globally, with a market cap of approximately $23.32 billion.
Operations: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's revenue is primarily derived from its AG Services and Oilseeds segment at $66.68 billion, followed by Carbohydrate Solutions at $12.00 billion, and Nutrition at $7.40 billion.