Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.4%, contributing to a 19% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow annually by the same percentage. In this environment of growth, dividend stocks can offer investors a combination of income and potential appreciation, making them an attractive option for those looking to capitalize on both current yields and future earnings prospects.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.34%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.73%	★★★★★★
Korn Ferry (KFY)	3.16%	★★★★★☆
J&J Snack Foods (JJSF)	4.21%	★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.47%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	4.80%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.65%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.67%	★★★★★★
Bladex (BLX)	4.64%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	4.75%	★★★★★★

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Fulton Financial (FULT)

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

Overview: Fulton Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Fulton Bank, offering a range of banking and financial products and services in the United States, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.61 billion.

Operations: Fulton Financial Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounted for $1.29 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Fulton Financial's dividend is well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 35%, and its dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade. The company recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable in July 2026. Despite being dropped from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, Fulton remains attractive for its consistent dividend growth, although its yield of 3.15% is below the top tier in the US market.

Valley National Bancorp (VLY)

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

Overview: Valley National Bancorp is the holding company for Valley National Bank, offering a range of commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management services with a market cap of approximately $8.20 billion.

Operations: Valley National Bancorp generates revenue through its segments, including Consumer Banking at $395.91 million, Commercial Banking at $1.42 billion, and Treasury and Corporate Other at $169.02 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Valley National Bancorp's dividend yield of 3.02% is below the top tier in the US market, but it remains well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 39.2%. The company recently affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.11 per share, payable in July 2026. Despite stable dividends over the past decade, they have not grown during this period. Recent financial maneuvers include redeeming $300 million in notes and issuing $500 million in new debt to optimize capital structure.

Global Ship Lease (GSL)

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

Overview: Global Ship Lease, Inc. owns and charters containerships under fixed-rate agreements to container liner companies globally, with a market cap of approximately $1.36 billion.

Operations: Global Ship Lease, Inc. generates revenue of $757.04 million from its transportation and shipping operations by leasing containerships to container liner companies under fixed-rate charters worldwide.

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

Global Ship Lease's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the US market, though its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. The company maintains a low payout ratio of 22.8%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Recent expansion efforts include contracts for 15 new containerships, expected to generate over US$1 billion in Adjusted EBITDA, reflecting strategic growth despite declining earnings forecasts and a history of unstable dividend payments.

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