Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it is up 16% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks with yields of at least 3% can offer investors a combination of income and potential growth, making them an attractive consideration.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Provident Financial Services (PFS)	4.60%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	5.11%	★★★★★★
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.63%	★★★★★★
Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)	5.99%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.59%	★★★★★★
First Community Bankshares (FCBC)	5.46%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (FMNB)	5.28%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.50%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.36%	★★★★★★

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

Farmers National Banc (FMNB)

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

Overview: Farmers National Banc Corp. is a bank holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, providing banking, trust, retirement consulting, insurance, and financial management services with a market cap of $759.41 million.

Operations: Farmers National Banc Corp. generates revenue primarily through its Bank Segment, which accounts for $131.52 million, and its Trust Segment, including retirement consulting services, contributing $14.71 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Farmers National Banc offers a stable and growing dividend, with payments increasing over the past decade. The current payout ratio of 46.6% indicates dividends are well-covered by earnings, and forecasts suggest continued coverage in three years at 37%. Recent executive changes and a merger with Middlefield Banc Corp may influence future performance. Despite net charge-offs reported recently, the bank maintains strong dividend reliability, making it attractive among top-tier US dividend payers with a yield of 5.28%.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

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

Overview: Cathay General Bancorp is the holding company for Cathay Bank, providing a range of commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $3.28 billion.

Operations: Cathay General Bancorp generates its revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounted for $745.26 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Cathay General Bancorp offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.07%, supported by a low payout ratio of 30.7%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings. The company's dividend has been stable and growing over the past decade, with recent increases reflecting this trend. Despite insider selling, Cathay's financials remain strong, with net income rising to US$315.12 million in 2025. Executive changes may impact future strategic direction but ensure continuity in leadership roles.

First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)

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

Overview: First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. is a bank holding company for First Interstate Bank, offering various banking products and services across the United States, with a market cap of approximately $3.36 billion.

Operations: First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $1.03 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

First Interstate BancSystem offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.59%, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers, with a sustainable payout ratio currently at 63.8%. Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent financials show improved net income to US$302.1 million in 2025, with earnings per share rising to US$2.94 from US$2.19 the previous year, despite increased net charge-offs and a comprehensive buyback plan expansion to $300 million.

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