The United States market has shown impressive growth, rising 2.5% over the last week and 26% over the past year, with earnings projected to increase by 17% annually. In this thriving environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer both stability and potential for income can be a strategic move to enhance your portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.81%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.68%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.86%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.20%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.44%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	4.94%	★★★★★☆
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)	3.11%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	3.68%	★★★★★☆

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

First Community Bankshares (FCBC)

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

Overview: First Community Bankshares, Inc. is the financial holding company for First Community Bank, offering a range of banking products and services with a market cap of $799.57 million.

Operations: First Community Bankshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its community banking segment, which accounts for $171.60 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

First Community Bankshares, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, marking its 41st consecutive year of regular dividends and 16th year of increases. With a payout ratio of 46.7%, the dividend is well covered by earnings and offers an attractive yield at 5.24%, placing it in the top quartile among U.S. dividend payers. Despite recent net charge-offs, financial performance remains stable with net interest income rising to $33.29 million for Q1 2026 from $30.3 million in Q1 2025.

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)

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

Overview: Westamerica Bancorporation is a bank holding company for Westamerica Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individual and commercial customers in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $1.30 billion.

Operations: Westamerica Bancorporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $253.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Westamerica Bancorporation has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.48 per share, reflecting consistent growth over the past decade. Despite a forecasted earnings decline, the dividend remains well-covered by a low payout ratio of 41%. Recent buyback plans have expanded to 4 million shares, potentially enhancing shareholder value. Although trading below estimated fair value, the current yield of 3.28% is lower than top-tier U.S. dividend payers but maintains reliability and stability over ten years.

Ennis (EBF)

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

Overview: Ennis, Inc. produces and sells business forms and other printed products in the United States with a market cap of $512.94 million.

Operations: Ennis, Inc. generates revenue from its print segment, amounting to $392.40 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Ennis, Inc. offers a compelling dividend profile with its stable and reliable payments over the past decade. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 60.1% from earnings and 61.7% from cash flows. Recent earnings report shows steady performance with full-year net income rising to $42.63 million, ensuring dividends remain well-covered despite sales slightly declining to $392.4 million from the previous year.

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