Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 4.1% drop, yet it has risen by 21% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 18% annually. In such dynamic conditions, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for growth can be a strategic way to enhance your portfolio's resilience and income potential.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.66%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.75%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.68%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.19%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.79%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.41%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.88%	★★★★★★
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF)	4.27%	★★★★★☆
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	4.72%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	3.82%	★★★★★☆

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

GCM Grosvenor (GCMG)

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

Overview: GCM Grosvenor Inc. is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with a market cap of approximately $2.29 billion.

Operations: GCM Grosvenor Inc. generates revenue primarily through its asset management segment, which accounts for $552.85 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

GCM Grosvenor's dividend yield of 4.27% places it in the top 25% of US dividend payers, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 52.1%. The company has been paying dividends for five years, with stable and growing payments despite a high debt level. Recent earnings showed an increase in net income to US$5.47 million from US$0.46 million last year, while revenue remained relatively flat at approximately US$124.78 million.

Afya (AFYA)

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

Overview: Afya Limited is a medical education group operating in Brazil with a market capitalization of approximately $1.28 billion.

Operations: Afya Limited generates revenue from several segments, including Undergrad at R$3.32 billion, Continuing Education at R$292.31 million, and Medical Practice Solutions at R$173.06 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Afya's dividend yield of 4.53% ranks it in the top 25% of US dividend payers, with dividends well covered by earnings and cash flows (payout ratios at 41.1% and 26%, respectively). While it's too early to assess stability, recent financials show robust growth, with Q1 sales rising to BRL 1.01 billion and net income at BRL 257.02 million. However, significant insider selling over the past quarter warrants caution.

VICI Properties (VICI)

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

Overview: VICI Properties Inc. is an S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust with a market cap of approximately $30.62 billion, owning a large portfolio of gaming, hospitality, wellness, entertainment and leisure destinations including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Operations: VICI Properties Inc. generates revenue primarily from its real estate investment activities, totaling $4.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

VICI Properties offers a compelling dividend yield of 6.34%, placing it in the top 25% of US payers, with dividends covered by earnings (60.4% payout ratio) and cash flows (77.1% cash payout ratio). Despite its less than ten-year history of payments, VICI's dividends have been stable and growing. Recent developments include a new lease agreement for Northfield Park and an expanded strategic relationship involving a $1.5 billion mezzanine loan for One Beverly Hills.

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