As the U.S. stock market navigates recent volatility spurred by tariff concerns and a weaker-than-expected jobs report, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In such uncertain times, companies that consistently reward shareholders with dividends can offer a measure of financial resilience and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to weather market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Universal (UVV)	6.02%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.77%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	6.53%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	5.62%	★★★★★★
Employers Holdings (EIG)	3.10%	★★★★★☆
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)	4.13%	★★★★★☆
Dillard's (DDS)	5.57%	★★★★★★
CompX International (CIX)	5.15%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	6.05%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (CZNC)	5.89%	★★★★★☆

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

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

Overview: Fifth Third Bancorp is a bank holding company for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, offering a variety of financial products and services across the United States, with a market cap of approximately $28.19 billion.

Operations: Fifth Third Bancorp generates its revenue through various financial products and services offered by Fifth Third Bank, National Association, across the United States.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Fifth Third Bancorp offers a stable dividend, supported by a low payout ratio of 45.7%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings. Recent strategic partnerships and consistent earnings growth enhance its financial position, while the addition to indices like the Russell 1000 Value-Defensive reflects its defensive qualities. However, with a dividend yield of 3.56%, it falls short compared to top-tier US dividend payers. The company's dividends have been reliable and steadily growing over the past decade.

Univest Financial (UVSP)

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

Overview: Univest Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co., with a market cap of $831.89 million.

Operations: Univest Financial Corporation's revenue segments are not specified in the provided text.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Univest Financial Corporation's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 31.2%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings. Despite a recent $7.8 million net charge-off impacting financials, the company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on July 23, 2025. Trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, Univest offers good relative value compared to peers despite its lower-than-top-tier dividend yield of 3.05%.

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB)

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

Overview: Bar Harbor Bankshares, with a market cap of $448.16 million, operates as the holding company for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, offering a range of banking and nonbanking products and services to consumers and businesses.

Operations: Bar Harbor Bankshares generates its revenue primarily from the Community Banking Industry, amounting to $147.01 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Bar Harbor Bankshares has consistently increased and maintained stable dividends over the past decade, with a current yield of 4.41%. The company’s dividend is well covered by earnings due to a reasonable payout ratio of 47.2%. Despite recent declines in net income for Q2 2025, Bar Harbor affirmed its quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share. Trading significantly below its estimated fair value, it presents potential value despite not being among the top-tier yielders.

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