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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.4%, contributing to a 12% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this environment of growth and optimism, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent income and potential for capital appreciation can be a strategic way to enhance an investment portfolio.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) | 5.07% | ★★★★★☆ |
Universal (UVV) | 5.43% | ★★★★★★ |
Southside Bancshares (SBSI) | 5.17% | ★★★★★☆ |
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 6.90% | ★★★★★★ |
Ennis (EBF) | 5.41% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (DDS) | 6.51% | ★★★★★★ |
Credicorp (BAP) | 5.18% | ★★★★★☆ |
CompX International (CIX) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 6.24% | ★★★★★★ |
Chevron (CVX) | 4.98% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 150 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Hershey
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: The Hershey Company, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells confectionery products and pantry items both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of $33.04 billion.
Operations: Hershey's revenue is primarily derived from its North America Confectionery segment at $8.71 billion, followed by North America Salty Snacks at $1.14 billion, and International operations contributing $905.10 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Hershey maintains a sustainable dividend payout with a 67.4% earnings coverage and 61% cash flow coverage, ensuring stability and reliability over the past decade. Despite trading below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.39% is lower than the top US market payers. Recent board changes and product launches like HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Caramel may support future growth, though Q1 earnings showed decreased sales and income compared to last year at US$2.81 billion and US$224.2 million respectively.
Merck
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Merck & Co., Inc. is a global healthcare company with operations spanning pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and animal health, and has a market cap of approximately $193.70 billion.
Operations: Merck & Co., Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Pharmaceutical segment, which accounts for $57.03 billion, and its Animal Health segment, contributing $5.95 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%