Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025

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The United States market has experienced a notable upswing, rising 5.3% over the last week and 12% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 14% annually. In this favorable environment, dividend stocks that offer reliable income streams and potential for growth can be particularly appealing to investors seeking stability and returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)

5.62%

★★★★★★

First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)

6.66%

★★★★★★

Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)

6.60%

★★★★★★

Ennis (NYSE:EBF)

5.14%

★★★★★★

Chevron (NYSE:CVX)

4.81%

★★★★★★

Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY)

4.78%

★★★★★☆

Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN)

3.85%

★★★★★☆

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

5.75%

★★★★★☆

Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)

4.83%

★★★★★☆

Carter's (NYSE:CRI)

8.98%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 141 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Halliburton

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Halliburton Company offers products and services to the global energy industry, with a market cap of approximately $18.27 billion.

Operations: Halliburton's revenue is primarily derived from two segments: Drilling and Evaluation, which generated $9.56 billion, and Completion and Production, which brought in $12.99 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Halliburton's dividend sustainability is supported by a low payout ratio of 28.4% and cash payout ratio of 29.3%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flow. However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent earnings showed a decline, with Q1 2025 net income at US$204 million compared to US$606 million last year. Despite trading below fair value estimates, Halliburton carries significant debt levels which could impact future dividend stability.

NYSE:HAL Dividend History as at May 2025
NYSE:HAL Dividend History as at May 2025

Macy's

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Macy's, Inc. is an omni-channel retail organization that operates stores, websites, and mobile applications in the United States with a market cap of $3.44 billion.

Operations: Macy's, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its retail department stores, which accounted for $23.01 billion in sales.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Macy's dividend sustainability is underpinned by a payout ratio of 33.2% and cash payout ratio of 51.3%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows, although its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. Recent executive changes with Thomas J. Edwards as CFO may impact future financial strategies. Despite a decrease in sales to US$22.29 billion, net income rose significantly to US$582 million, suggesting improved profitability amidst challenging market conditions.