The United States market has remained flat over the last week but is up 20% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 18% annually. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks like Afya offer investors potential stability and income, making them an attractive consideration for a well-rounded portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.39%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.53%	★★★★★★
Korn Ferry (KFY)	3.01%	★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.47%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	4.84%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.80%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.62%	★★★★★★
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF)	4.25%	★★★★★☆
Bladex (BLX)	4.69%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	4.82%	★★★★★★

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

Afya (AFYA)

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

Overview: Afya Limited is a medical education group based in Brazil with a market cap of $1.28 billion.

Operations: Afya Limited generates revenue through its segments, including Undergrad (R$3.32 billion), Continuing Education (R$292.31 million), and Medical Practice Solutions (R$173.06 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Afya recently initiated dividend payments, offering a yield of 4.69%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers. While it's too early to assess the stability or growth of these dividends, they are well-covered by earnings (41.1% payout ratio) and cash flows (26% cash payout ratio). The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and has shown consistent earnings growth, with net income rising year-over-year to BRL 257.02 million in Q1 2026.

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 has a market cap of approximately $41.51 billion.

Operations: AngloGold Ashanti generates its revenue primarily from the Metals & Mining segment, specifically Gold & Other Precious Metals, amounting to $11.17 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

AngloGold Ashanti's dividend yield of 4.34% ranks in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, supported by a payout ratio of 67.5% and a cash payout ratio of 43%. Despite recent earnings growth to US$1.28 billion in Q1 2026, its dividend history is less stable with volatility over nine years. The company announced a share repurchase program worth up to US$2 billion, aiming to enhance shareholder returns amid ongoing financial restructuring efforts.

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 $28.42 billion, owning a significant portfolio of gaming, hospitality, wellness, entertainment and leisure destinations such as Caesars Palace Las Vegas and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

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

Dividend Yield: 6.9%

VICI Properties offers a compelling dividend yield of 6.92%, ranking in the top 25% of U.S. payers, with dividends covered by earnings (payout ratio: 60.4%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 77.1%). Although its dividend history is under ten years, payments have been stable and growing. Recent expansions, including acquisitions in Canada and redevelopment projects with Club Med, could bolster revenue streams despite concerns over debt coverage by operating cash flow.

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