In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, but over the past 12 months, it has risen by an impressive 18%, with earnings forecasted to grow annually at a similar rate. In this environment, dividend stocks that offer substantial yields can be appealing for investors seeking consistent income alongside potential capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.45%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.78%	★★★★★★
Korn Ferry (KFY)	3.08%	★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.55%	★★★★★☆
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)	4.17%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.74%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.73%	★★★★★★
Bladex (BLX)	4.84%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	4.75%	★★★★★★

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

CareTrust REIT (CTRE)

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

Overview: CareTrust REIT, Inc. is a self-administered real estate investment trust that focuses on owning, acquiring, developing and leasing skilled nursing, senior housing and other healthcare-related properties with a market cap of approximately $9.87 billion.

Operations: CareTrust REIT, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its investments in healthcare-related real estate assets, totaling $522.55 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

CareTrust REIT's dividend of US$0.39 per share remains stable, though its yield of 3.77% is below the top tier in the U.S. market. Despite recent index exclusions and shareholder dilution, dividends have been consistent over a decade but are not covered by earnings, indicating potential sustainability concerns. Recent financials show increased revenue and net income, with a follow-on equity offering raising US$509.4 million, potentially impacting future payouts or growth opportunities.

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 its revenue primarily from its Financial Services segment, specifically through Closed End Funds, totaling approximately $24.31 million.

Dividend Yield: 10%

General American Investors Company offers a high dividend yield of 9.97%, placing it among the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, with a payout ratio of 46.8% indicating coverage by earnings. However, its dividend history is volatile and unreliable, with annual drops over 20%. Recent events include a preferred stock dividend distribution of $0.37 per share for series B shareholders, highlighting ongoing income opportunities despite historical instability in payments.

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 to various industries globally, with a market cap of approximately $6.22 billion.

Operations: Ingredion's revenue is primarily derived from its Texture & Healthful Solutions segment at $2.44 billion, Food & Industrial Ingredients - LATAM at $2.40 billion, and Food & Industrial Ingredients - U.S./Canada at $2.07 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Ingredion offers a stable dividend yield of 3.35%, supported by a low payout ratio of 30.9% and consistent growth over the past decade, though it falls short compared to top U.S. dividend payers. The company recently secured $1.48 billion in debt financing for its acquisition of Tate & Lyle, which may impact future financial flexibility but underscores strategic growth initiatives alongside its joint venture with Sanstar Limited in India’s specialty ingredients market.

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