The United States market has experienced a notable upswing, climbing 2.6% in the last week and an impressive 26% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks yielding up to 4.3% can offer investors a blend of income and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking steady returns amidst market growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.99%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.40%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.88%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.36%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.49%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.60%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	5.19%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	3.78%	★★★★★☆

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Virginia National Bankshares (VABK)

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

Overview: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation, with a market cap of $234.82 million, operates as the holding company for Virginia National Bank, offering a variety of commercial and retail banking products and services in Virginia.

Operations: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation generates revenue through its provision of diverse commercial and retail banking products and services within the state of Virginia.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Virginia National Bankshares offers a stable and reliable dividend, with payments increasing over the past decade. Its current yield of 3.4% is below the top dividend payers in the US market but remains well-covered by earnings given its payout ratio of 38.8%. Recent earnings growth, with net income rising to US$5.26 million in Q1 2026, supports ongoing dividend stability. The company's stock trades at a notable discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal for value-focused investors seeking income stability.

Community Financial System (CBU)

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

Overview: Community Financial System, Inc. is the bank holding company for Community Bank, N.A., with a market cap of $3.36 billion.

Operations: Community Financial System, Inc.'s revenue segments include Banking and Corporate at $580.61 million, Employee Benefit Services at $144.56 million, Insurance at $52.49 million, and Wealth Management at $40.01 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Community Financial System offers a stable dividend, increasing over the past decade with a current yield of 3.01%. The dividend is well-covered by earnings due to a 45.1% payout ratio. Recent Q1 2026 results showed net income rising to US$57.22 million, supporting dividend reliability. Trading at a significant discount to its fair value enhances its attractiveness for investors seeking both income and potential value appreciation, despite the yield being lower than top-tier payers in the US market.

Provident Financial Services (PFS)

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

Overview: Provident Financial Services, Inc. is the bank holding company for Provident Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States with a market cap of $2.92 billion.

Operations: Provident Financial Services, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Traditional Banking and Other Financial Services segment, which amounts to $886.01 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Provident Financial Services' dividend yield of 4.35% ranks in the top 25% of US payers, with stable and reliable payouts over the past decade. Despite insufficient data on future coverage, a low payout ratio of 40.9% suggests sustainability. The stock trades at a notable discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal for value-seeking investors. Recent Q1 earnings growth further supports dividend reliability, though net loan charge-offs have increased slightly year-over-year.

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