As the U.S. stock market kicks off February with a strong performance, highlighted by significant gains in major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500, investors are turning their attention to stable income-generating opportunities amid evolving economic conditions. In this environment, dividend stocks offering yields of at least 5.1% can provide a reliable source of income for investors looking to navigate market fluctuations while potentially benefiting from steady cash flow.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.86%	★★★★★★
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	4.64%	★★★★★★
Omnicom Group (OMC)	4.63%	★★★★★★
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)	5.00%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	4.95%	★★★★★★
First Community Bankshares (FCBC)	5.48%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (FMNB)	5.11%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.89%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	4.91%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.74%	★★★★★★

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

American Coastal Insurance (ACIC)

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

Overview: American Coastal Insurance Corporation operates in the United States through its subsidiaries, focusing on commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, with a market cap of $545.20 million.

Operations: American Coastal Insurance Corporation generates its revenue primarily from its Commercial Lines Business, which amounts to $328.33 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.7%

American Coastal Insurance's dividend yield of 6.67% places it in the top 25% of US dividend payers, yet its track record is unstable with volatile payments over the past decade. While dividends are well covered by cash flows, significant insider selling raises concerns. Despite trading at a substantial discount to estimated fair value, recent news includes a special cash dividend of $0.75 per share announced for early January 2026.

Farmers National Banc (FMNB)

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

Overview: Farmers National Banc Corp. is a bank holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, offering services in banking, trust, retirement consulting, insurance, and financial management with a market cap of $498.53 million.

Operations: Farmers National Banc Corp. generates revenue through its diverse operations in banking, trust services, retirement consulting, insurance, and financial management.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Farmers National Banc offers a solid dividend profile, with a 5.11% yield placing it among the top US dividend payers. Its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 46.6%, indicating sustainability. Recent earnings showed growth in net interest income and net income for both the quarter and full year ended December 2025, though increased net charge-offs are notable. A quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share was recently affirmed for February 2026 payment.

VICI Properties (VICI)

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

Overview: VICI Properties Inc. is an S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust with a market cap of $30.84 billion, owning a vast portfolio of gaming, hospitality, wellness, entertainment and leisure destinations such as Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Operations: VICI Properties Inc. generates revenue primarily from its real estate investment activities, amounting to $3.97 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

VICI Properties offers an attractive dividend yield of 6.26%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. The company's dividends, though paid for less than a decade, have been stable and growing with minimal volatility. With a payout ratio of 65.5% and cash payout ratio at 78.1%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, although debt coverage by operating cash flow is weak. A quarterly dividend of US$0.45 was recently affirmed for January 2026 payment.

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