The United States market has experienced a notable upswing, rising 1.8% over the last week and showing an impressive 30% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 16% annually in the coming years. In this vibrant market environment, dividend stocks yielding over 3.2% can be a strategic choice for investors seeking to enhance their portfolios with reliable income streams and potential long-term growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.92%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.27%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.78%	★★★★★☆
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)	4.46%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.24%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.87%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.66%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.58%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.98%	★★★★★★
Accenture (ACN)	3.64%	★★★★★☆

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Fulton Financial (FULT)

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

Overview: Fulton Financial Corporation, with a market cap of $4.06 billion, operates as the bank holding company for Fulton Bank, offering a range of banking and financial products and services in the United States.

Operations: Fulton Financial Corporation generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounts for $1.29 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Fulton Financial offers a stable dividend, having consistently increased payments over the past decade. While its 3.52% yield is below the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, it remains reliable with a low payout ratio of 35%, indicating earnings comfortably cover dividends. Recent financials show modest growth in net interest income and net income for Q1 2026. The company has completed a $300 million fixed-income offering and repurchased shares worth $24.5 million, reflecting strategic capital management initiatives.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY)

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

Overview: Valley National Bancorp is the holding company for Valley National Bank, offering a range of commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management services with a market cap of approximately $7.46 billion.

Operations: Valley National Bancorp generates revenue through its diverse financial services, including commercial banking, private banking, retail banking, insurance products, and wealth management.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Valley National Bancorp offers a stable dividend, though it hasn't grown over the past decade. The 3.22% yield is below the top U.S. dividend payers, but dividends are well covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 39.2%. Recent Q1 2026 results show robust growth in net interest income and net income, alongside reduced net charge-offs compared to last year. A share repurchase program for up to 25 million shares reflects strategic financial management.

Copa Holdings (CPA)

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

Overview: Copa Holdings, S.A. operates as an airline offering passenger, cargo, and mail transportation services across North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean with a market cap of $4.58 billion.

Operations: Copa Holdings generates its revenue primarily from air transportation services, amounting to $3.62 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6%

Copa Holdings offers a high dividend yield of 6.02%, ranking in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, but its sustainability is questionable due to a cash payout ratio exceeding free cash flow. Despite volatile dividends over the past decade, recent increases have been approved for 2026. The company trades below fair value and has shown strong earnings growth, supported by rising traffic metrics and strategic share buybacks totaling US$96.01 million since late 2023.

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