In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, yet it is up 25% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 17% annually. In such a dynamic environment, identifying leading dividend stocks that offer both stability and attractive yields can be a strategic approach for investors seeking income and potential growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	5.08%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.56%	★★★★★★
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)	4.41%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.51%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.95%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.85%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.16%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	5.26%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	4.08%	★★★★★☆

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR)

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

Overview: Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. is the bank holding company for Frost Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking services in Texas with a market cap of $8.55 billion.

Operations: Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from Banking services at $2.02 billion and Frost Wealth Advisors at $221.80 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Cullen/Frost Bankers offers a stable and reliable dividend, with a current yield of 3.06% and a low payout ratio of 38.9%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. Recent earnings growth supports this sustainability, as net income rose to US$170.99 million in Q1 2026 from US$150.92 million the previous year. The company also raised its earnings guidance for 2026, suggesting continued financial strength to support future dividend payments.

Horace Mann Educators (HMN)

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

Overview: Horace Mann Educators Corporation, with a market cap of $1.79 billion, operates as an insurance holding company in the United States through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Horace Mann Educators Corporation generates revenue through its main segments: Life & Retirement ($552.50 million), Property & Casualty ($877 million), and Supplemental & Group Benefits ($305.70 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Horace Mann Educators provides a reliable dividend yield of 3.27%, supported by a low payout ratio of 35.1% and cash payout ratio of 12.3%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings and free cash flow. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to US$0.36 per share, reflecting consistent growth over the past decade. Q1 2026 earnings showed modest revenue growth to US$429.3 million, with net income rising to US$41.2 million, reinforcing financial stability for ongoing dividend payments.

RLI (RLI)

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

Overview: RLI Corp. is an insurance holding company offering property, casualty, and surety insurance products with a market cap of approximately $4.46 billion.

Operations: RLI Corp. generates revenue through its primary segments of surety insurance at $147.65 million, casualty insurance at $973.50 million, and property insurance at $506.24 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

RLI's dividend yield is in the top 25% of U.S. payers, though its track record is unstable due to past volatility. Dividends are well covered by a low payout ratio of 14.9% and cash flow coverage at 44.3%. Despite earnings forecasted to decline, RLI has increased dividends for 50 consecutive years. Recent Q1 results showed revenue growth to US$423.87 million, but net income decreased compared to the previous year, indicating potential future challenges for dividend sustainability.

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