Over the last 7 days, the United States market has dropped 2.5%, yet it remains up 20% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 19% annually. In this fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer a blend of income and potential growth, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk and reward in their investment portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.46%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.78%	★★★★★★
Korn Ferry (KFY)	3.11%	★★★★★☆
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.53%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	4.96%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.71%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.21%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.69%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	4.38%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	5.05%	★★★★★★

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

J&J Snack Foods (JJSF)

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

Overview: J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures, markets, and distributes nutritional snack food and beverages to the food service and retail supermarket industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada with a market cap of $1.36 billion.

Operations: J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Food Service segment at $970.25 million, followed by Frozen Beverages at $370.14 million, and Retail Supermarket at $212.75 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

J&J Snack Foods has demonstrated stable and reliable dividend growth over the past decade, with its recent quarterly dividend set at US$0.80 per share. However, the high payout ratio of 105.4% indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings, though they are supported by cash flows with a 66.9% cash payout ratio. The stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, but recent financials show declining earnings and sales figures, potentially affecting future dividend sustainability.

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)

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

Overview: Westamerica Bancorporation is a bank holding company for Westamerica Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individual and commercial customers in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $1.38 billion.

Operations: Westamerica Bancorporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounted for $253.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Westamerica Bancorporation has shown stable dividend growth over the past decade, recently increasing its quarterly dividend to $0.48 per share. Despite a lower yield compared to top U.S. dividend payers, its dividends are well-covered by a 41% payout ratio. Recent financial results indicate declining earnings, with net income at $27.36 million for Q1 2026 versus $31.04 million last year. The company also expanded its equity buyback plan by 2 million shares in April 2026.

Korn Ferry (KFY)

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

Overview: Korn Ferry, with a market cap of $3.60 billion, operates globally through its subsidiaries to provide organizational consulting services.

Operations: Korn Ferry's revenue segments include Consulting at $1.09 billion, Digital at $0.35 billion, Executive Search at $0.86 billion, and RPO & Professional Search at $0.88 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Korn Ferry's recent earnings report highlights a solid financial position, with Q4 revenue of US$768.26 million and net income of US$73.13 million, supporting its dividend sustainability. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.55 per share, maintaining stable payouts over the past decade with a 37.3% payout ratio covered by earnings and cash flow. Additionally, Korn Ferry has completed significant share buybacks worth US$694.4 million since 2007, enhancing shareholder value amidst trading below estimated fair value.

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