Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2026

The United States market has remained flat over the past week, yet it has experienced a significant 29% rise over the last 12 months, with earnings projected to grow by 16% annually in the coming years. In this context, dividend stocks can be appealing as they offer potential income stability and growth opportunities amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.88%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.53%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.70%	★★★★★☆
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)	4.50%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.30%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.79%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.58%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.48%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.00%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	5.15%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 101 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Mercantile Bank (MBWM)

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

Overview: Mercantile Bank Corporation, with a market cap of $875.64 million, operates as the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank, offering commercial and retail banking services to small- to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States.

Operations: Mercantile Bank Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking products, services, and investment securities, amounting to $252.69 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Mercantile Bank recently declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.39 per share, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year, reflecting consistent growth in its dividend payments over the past decade. With a payout ratio of 27.3%, dividends are well covered by earnings, supported by robust financial performance including Q1 net income of US$22.69 million and net interest income of US$55.9 million. Despite offering a reliable yield of 3.04%, it remains below top-tier payers in the market.

• Take a closer look at Mercantile Bank's potential here in our dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Mercantile Bank valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Opera (OPRA)

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

Overview: Opera Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers mobile and PC web browsers and related services globally, with a market cap of approximately $1.56 billion.

Operations: Opera Limited generates revenue through its mobile and PC web browsers and associated services across various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Opera's dividend yield of 4.51% is among the top 25% in the US market, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 62.6%. However, dividends have not grown since inception three years ago. Recent earnings showed strong growth with Q1 sales at US$175.77 million and net income at US$24.79 million, reflecting robust financial health that supports dividend sustainability despite its relatively short history as a dividend payer.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Opera stock in this dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Opera is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

FinVolution Group (FINV)

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

Overview: FinVolution Group is an investment holding company that operates in the online consumer finance industry across China, Indonesia, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $1.23 billion.

Operations: FinVolution Group generates revenue primarily from its Internet Software & Services segment, amounting to CN¥13.57 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6%

FinVolution Group's dividend yield of 5.97% ranks in the top 25% of US payers, backed by a low payout ratio of 18.3%, ensuring coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite recent increases, dividends have been volatile over its seven-year history. Recent financials show annual revenue at CNY13.57 billion and net income at CNY2.54 billion for 2025, but guidance indicates potential revenue decline in 2026, which might impact future dividend stability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on FinVolution Group's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that FinVolution Group's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Summing It All Up

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