The United States market remained flat over the last week but has seen a 17% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a reliable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an appealing option for those looking to enhance their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.23%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.41%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.64%	★★★★★☆
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)	4.24%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.05%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.66%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.03%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.82%	★★★★★★
Bladex (BLX)	5.04%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	3.59%	★★★★★☆

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Euroseas (ESEA)

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

Overview: Euroseas Ltd. offers ocean-going transportation services both in Greece and internationally, with a market cap of $543.30 million.

Operations: Euroseas Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from its transportation - shipping segment, which amounts to $226.63 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Euroseas Ltd. offers a compelling dividend profile with its quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share, supported by a low payout ratio of 15.6%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Recent charter contract extensions enhance revenue visibility, potentially bolstering future payouts. Despite only four years of dividend history, payments have been stable and growing, placing Euroseas in the top 25% for yield among US stocks while trading below estimated fair value.

AngloGold Ashanti (AU)

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

Overview: AngloGold Ashanti plc is a gold mining company with operations in Africa, Australia, and the Americas, and it has a market cap of approximately $62.98 billion.

Operations: AngloGold Ashanti plc generates its revenue primarily from the Metals & Mining segment, specifically Gold & Other Precious Metals, amounting to $11.83 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

AngloGold Ashanti's dividend profile is mixed, with a recent interim dividend of US$0.72 per share reflecting volatility in past payments. Despite this, dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 60.5% and 40.7%, respectively. The stock trades below estimated fair value, offering good relative value compared to peers. Recent earnings growth and a planned US$2 billion share buyback program may enhance shareholder returns despite fluctuating gold production levels.

Credicorp (BAP)

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

Overview: Credicorp Ltd. operates as a financial services company offering a range of banking products and services across several countries, including Peru, Bermuda, Colombia, and others, with a market cap of $30.44 billion.

Operations: Credicorp Ltd.'s revenue segments include Universal Banking through Banco De Crédito Del Perú with PEN 15.41 billion and Banco De Crédito De Bolivia with PEN 442 million, Microfinance via Mibanco at PEN 2.08 billion and Mibanco Colombia (including Edyficar S.A.S.) at PEN 490 million, Insurance and Pension Funds through Pacífico Seguros and Subsidiaries totaling PEN 1.82 billion and Prima AFP at PEN 444 million, along with Investment Management and Advisory generating PEN 1.17 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Credicorp's dividend profile shows inconsistency, with past payments being unreliable and volatile despite a reasonable payout ratio of 53.9%. The company reported strong earnings growth, with net income for the second quarter reaching PEN 1,981.92 million. Dividends are currently covered by earnings and forecasted to remain so in three years. Trading below fair value offers potential investment appeal, though high levels of non-performing loans (4.1%) pose a risk to financial stability.

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