Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has seen a significant rise of 26% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks yielding up to 4.9% can offer investors an attractive combination of income and potential growth stability.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.93%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.69%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.89%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.48%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.96%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.66%	★★★★★★
Credicorp (BAP)	4.48%	★★★★★☆
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.18%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	4.99%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	3.67%	★★★★★☆

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Mercantile Bank (MBWM)

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

Overview: Mercantile Bank Corporation, with a market cap of $913.47 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 through its commercial and retail banking services tailored for small- to medium-sized enterprises and individual clients across the United States.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Mercantile Bank's dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with a low payout ratio of 27.3% indicating strong coverage by earnings. Although its 3.06% yield is below top-tier US dividend payers, recent growth in dividend payments—up 5.4% from last year—demonstrates commitment to shareholder returns. The bank's earnings are growing steadily, with Q1 net income rising to US$22.69 million from US$19.54 million a year ago, supporting future dividend sustainability.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY)

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

Overview: Valley National Bancorp, with a market cap of $7.62 billion, operates as the holding company for Valley National Bank, offering a range of commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management financial services.

Operations: Valley National Bancorp generates revenue through its segments, with Consumer Banking contributing $395.91 million, Commercial Banking providing $1.42 billion, and Treasury and Corporate Other adding $169.02 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Valley National Bancorp maintains stable dividends, supported by a low payout ratio of 39.2%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Despite the lack of dividend growth over the past decade and its 3.28% yield being lower than top-tier US dividend payers, recent financial performance shows promise with significant earnings growth of 71.3% in the past year. The company recently affirmed its quarterly dividend and completed a $500 million fixed-income offering to optimize its capital structure.

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)

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

Overview: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (BLX) is a financial institution specializing in trade finance and lending services primarily for Latin American markets, with a market cap of $2.05 billion.

Operations: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (BLX) generates its revenue primarily through two segments: Treasury, contributing $34.51 million, and Commercial, which accounts for $288.58 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Bladex Inc., formerly Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, offers a dividend yield of 4.99%, ranking in the top 25% among US dividend payers. Despite historical volatility in dividends, current payments are well covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 43.7%. The company recently affirmed its quarterly dividend and reported increased net income for Q1 2026, reflecting solid financial performance. However, the track record for dividend reliability remains unstable over the past decade.

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