The United States market has shown impressive performance, rising 3.4% over the last week and 35% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 16% annually. In such a robust environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a compelling combination of income and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking stability and returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Provident Financial Services (PFS)	4.30%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.85%	★★★★★★
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.48%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.52%	★★★★★★
First Community Bankshares (FCBC)	5.25%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (FMNB)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.67%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.24%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.14%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.09%	★★★★★★

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

Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

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

Overview: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. offers cloud-based human capital management solutions globally and has a market capitalization of approximately $78.55 billion.

Operations: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. generates revenue through its Employer Services segment, which accounts for $14.33 billion, and its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services segment, contributing $6.90 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Automatic Data Processing offers a stable dividend profile, with consistent growth over the past decade and a current yield of 3.45%. The dividends are well-covered by both earnings (60.5% payout ratio) and cash flows (65.4% cash payout ratio). Recent announcements include a quarterly dividend of US$1.70 per share payable in July 2026, underscoring its commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst ongoing product innovations in AI-driven HR solutions.

Apogee Enterprises (APOG)

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

Overview: Apogee Enterprises, Inc. operates in the architectural products and services sector, focusing on building enclosures and glass solutions for preservation and protection across the United States, Canada, and Brazil, with a market cap of approximately $777.38 million.

Operations: Apogee Enterprises, Inc.'s revenue segments include Architectural Glass at $291.46 million, Architectural Metals at $506.14 million, Performance Surfaces at $191.52 million, and Architectural Services at $430.06 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Apogee Enterprises provides a stable dividend with a yield of 3.09%, backed by earnings and cash flows, evidenced by payout ratios of 55.6% and 34.4%, respectively. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, the company faces challenges with high debt levels and reduced profit margins (2.9%). Recent executive changes include the promotion of Mark Augdahl to CFO, which may influence future financial strategies positively given his extensive experience with the firm.

Spok Holdings (SPOK)

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

Overview: Spok Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary Spok, Inc., provides healthcare communication solutions across various regions including the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East with a market cap of $230.11 million.

Operations: Spok Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Clinical Communication and Collaboration Business, which amounted to $139.71 million.

Dividend Yield: 11.3%

Spok Holdings offers a high dividend yield of 11.29%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to payout and cash payout ratios exceeding earnings and cash flows. Despite stable dividends over the past decade, recent strategic realignments aim to cut costs by over $6 million annually while focusing on AI initiatives. Michael Wallace's return as CFO may enhance operational efficiencies amidst these changes.

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