As the S&P 500 reaches record highs, driven by anticipation around major earnings reports such as Nvidia's, investors are closely monitoring market dynamics and policy shifts that could impact their portfolios. In this environment of heightened market activity, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for growth, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk with reward.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 5.26% | ★★★★★☆ |
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) | 3.48% | ★★★★★☆ |
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 5.84% | ★★★★★★ |
Ennis (EBF) | 5.40% | ★★★★★★ |
Dillard's (DDS) | 4.74% | ★★★★★★ |
DHT Holdings (DHT) | 8.22% | ★★★★★☆ |
Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 5.27% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (CZNC) | 5.53% | ★★★★★☆ |
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) | 5.47% | ★★★★★☆ |
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) | 3.25% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 123 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial holding company offering commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services with a market cap of $2.35 billion.
Operations: NBT Bancorp Inc. generates its revenue through diverse segments including commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
NBT Bancorp recently announced an 8.8% increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.37 per share, marking the thirteenth consecutive year of annual increases, highlighting its commitment to returning value to shareholders. Despite a decline in net income for Q2 2025 compared to the previous year, net interest income showed improvement. The company's dividend yield is lower than top-tier US dividend payers but remains reliable and stable over the past decade with a low payout ratio of 49%.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: S&T Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for S&T Bank, offering retail and commercial banking products and services to consumers, commercial entities, and small businesses in Pennsylvania and Ohio, with a market cap of approximately $1.51 billion.
Operations: S&T Bancorp, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $388.49 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
S&T Bancorp's recent dividend increase to $0.34 per share reflects a 3.03% rise, maintaining a reliable and stable dividend history over the past decade. Despite lower net income for Q2 2025 compared to the previous year, dividends remain well-covered by earnings due to a low payout ratio of 19.9%. The current yield of 3.41% is below top-tier US dividend payers but offers consistent growth and stability in its payouts.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Dillard's, Inc. operates retail department stores across the southeastern, southwestern, and midwestern United States with a market cap of approximately $8.20 billion.
Operations: Dillard's, Inc. generates revenue through its Retail Operations segment, which accounts for $6.32 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.7%
Dillard's recently declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share, maintaining a stable and attractive dividend yield of 4.74%, which ranks in the top 25% among US market payers. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 2.8% and supported by cash flows at a reasonable cash payout ratio of 52.7%. Despite slight declines in net income, Dillard’s continues to demonstrate reliable dividend growth over the past decade.
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