The market has climbed 1.7% in the last 7 days and is up 34% over the past 12 months, with earnings forecast to grow by 16% annually. In this thriving environment, dividend stocks yielding over 3.2% can offer investors a combination of income and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking stability and growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Provident Financial Services (PFS)	4.27%	★★★★★★
PCB Bancorp (PCB)	3.67%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.44%	★★★★★★
Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)	5.95%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.45%	★★★★★★
First Community Bankshares (FCBC)	5.25%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.43%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.12%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.10%	★★★★★★

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Flexsteel Industries (FLXS)

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

Overview: Flexsteel Industries, Inc. manufactures, distributes, imports, and markets residential furniture products in the United States with a market cap of $267.49 million.

Operations: Flexsteel Industries, Inc. generates revenue of $458.42 million from its furniture products segment in the United States.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Flexsteel Industries recently reported a significant improvement in earnings, with net income reaching US$6.45 million for Q3 2026 compared to a loss the previous year. Despite its volatile dividend history, Flexsteel maintains a low payout ratio of 10.3%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend yield of 3.22% is below top-tier levels in the U.S., and future earnings growth is expected to decline by an average of 6.6% annually over three years.

Riley Exploration Permian (REPX)

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

Overview: Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Texas and New Mexico with a market cap of $756.41 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its oil and gas exploration and production activities, amounting to $391.98 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Riley Exploration Permian's dividend strategy is supported by strong financials, with a low payout ratio of 20.5% and a cash payout ratio of 42.1%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Although the company has only paid dividends for five years, these payments have been stable and growing. Recently, the board approved a US$0.40 per share dividend payable in May 2026, reflecting confidence in its financial health despite large one-off items impacting results.

Chevron (CVX)

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

Overview: Chevron Corporation operates through its subsidiaries in integrated energy and chemicals sectors both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $370.45 billion.

Operations: Chevron Corporation's revenue segments include $43.33 billion from International Upstream, $45.95 billion from United States Upstream, $69.94 billion from International Downstream, and $72.62 billion from United States Downstream operations.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Chevron has consistently increased its dividend over the past decade, but its current 3.82% yield is below the top quartile of US dividend payers. Despite a high payout ratio of 102.8%, dividends are covered by cash flow with an 85.5% cash payout ratio, indicating some sustainability concerns if earnings don't improve. Recent developments include an oil discovery in the Gulf of America and shareholder activism regarding governance and human rights practices, which could impact future strategic directions.

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