The United States market has shown robust performance recently, climbing 2.6% in the last week and 26% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In such a dynamic environment, selecting dividend stocks with attractive yields can be a strategic way to generate income while potentially benefiting from overall market growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.99%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.40%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.88%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.36%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.49%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.60%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	5.19%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	3.78%	★★★★★☆

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Independent Bank (IBCP)

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

Overview: Independent Bank Corporation, with a market cap of $711.53 million, operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank, offering a range of banking services across the United States.

Operations: Independent Bank Corporation generates revenue of $227.45 million from its banking services in the United States through Independent Bank.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Independent Bank Corporation offers a stable dividend with a current yield of 3.33%, supported by a low payout ratio of 31.4%. The bank's dividends have been reliable and increased over the past decade, though they remain below the top tier in the US market. Recent earnings showed net income growth to US$16.88 million for Q1 2026, indicating financial stability despite recent loan charge-offs of US$0.27 million for the same period.

General American Investors Company (GAM)

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

Overview: General American Investors Company, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately $1.55 billion.

Operations: General American Investors Company, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Financial Services segment focused on Closed End Funds, totaling $24.31 million.

Dividend Yield: 9.9%

General American Investors Company provides a notable dividend yield of 9.9%, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite this, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, with payments sometimes dropping significantly. The company's payout ratio of 46.8% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, though financial results have been influenced by large one-off items. Recent preferred dividends reflect ongoing distributions to shareholders.

Ingredion (INGR)

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

Overview: Ingredion Incorporated manufactures and sells sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterial solutions from corn and other starch-based materials globally, with a market cap of approximately $6.77 billion.

Operations: Ingredion's revenue segments include Texture & Healthful Solutions at $2.44 billion, Food & Industrial Ingredients - LATAM at $2.40 billion, and Food & Industrial Ingredients - U.S./Canada at $2.08 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Ingredion's dividend strategy is supported by a low payout ratio of 30.9%, ensuring coverage by earnings and cash flows, with a stable history over the past decade. Despite a recent dip in Q1 2026 earnings, the company maintains its dividend reliability, offering a yield of 3.09%. The firm trades below estimated fair value and continues strategic initiatives like an R&D collaboration with Shiru to enhance its product portfolio, signaling long-term growth potential despite near-term challenges.

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