The United States market remained flat over the last week but has experienced an 18% rise over the past 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In this climate, identifying leading dividend stocks involves finding those that not only offer reliable income through dividends but also have the potential for growth in line with broader market trends.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.25%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.36%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.66%	★★★★★☆
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)	4.13%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.07%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.66%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.03%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.85%	★★★★★★
Bladex (BLX)	5.04%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	3.49%	★★★★★☆

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Bank OZK (OZK)

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

Overview: Bank OZK is a full-service Arkansas state-chartered bank offering retail and commercial banking services, with a market cap of $5.38 billion.

Operations: Bank OZK generates revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which amounted to $1.55 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Bank OZK's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 29.9% and a forecasted ratio of 31.7% in three years, indicating sustainability. Despite a slight decline in earnings per share recently, the bank has consistently increased its quarterly dividend for the past 64 quarters, most recently raising it to $0.48 per share. Trading below estimated fair value enhances its appeal as a good relative value option among peers and industry standards for dividend investors.

CompX International (CIX)

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

Overview: CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America, with a market cap of $387 million.

Operations: CompX International Inc. generates its revenue from two main segments: Security Products, contributing $123.03 million, and Marine Components, accounting for $38.80 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.9%

CompX International's dividend yield of 6.93% ranks in the top 25% of US market payers, though it's not fully covered by free cash flow due to a high cash payout ratio. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade with earnings covering payouts. Recent earnings showed growth with Q2 net income rising to US$7.26 million from US$5.45 million year-on-year, supporting its dividend reliability amid index exclusions and board changes.

Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF)

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

Overview: Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. is a franchise bottler that produces, markets, sells, and distributes Coca-Cola trademarked beverages across several Latin American countries including Mexico and Brazil, with a market cap of approximately $24.13 billion.

Operations: Coca-Cola FEMSA's revenue primarily comes from its Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment, totaling MX$296.20 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Coca-Cola FEMSA's recent earnings report shows increased sales and net income, indicating solid financial health. The company declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.98 per share, maintaining a stable and growing dividend history over the past decade. With a payout ratio of 67.9%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, though its 3.91% yield is slightly below top-tier US payers. Recent board changes may influence future strategic directions but haven't impacted dividend reliability.

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