As the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches a new milestone, closing above 48,000 for the first time amid optimism over an impending end to the U.S. government shutdown, investors are keeping a close eye on market dynamics and potential opportunities. In such a mixed market environment, selecting reliable dividend stocks with solid yields can be an effective strategy to enhance portfolio stability and generate income.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| United Bankshares (UBSI) | 4.04% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Provident Financial Services (PFS) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 5.55% | ★★★★★★ |
| Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) | 5.19% | ★★★★★★ |
| Heritage Commerce (HTBK) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 5.79% | ★★★★★★ |
| Farmers National Banc (FMNB) | 5.09% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (EBF) | 5.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 5.31% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (CZNC) | 5.77% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 127 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Ardmore Shipping Corporation operates in the global seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals, with a market cap of $524.19 million.
Operations: Ardmore Shipping Corporation generates revenue of $309.33 million from the transportation of refined petroleum products and chemicals.
Dividend Yield: 7.3%
Ardmore Shipping's recent dividend increase to $0.10 per share reflects its commitment to returning value to shareholders, despite challenges. The company's payout ratio of 38.5% suggests dividends are currently covered by earnings, although the lack of free cash flow raises sustainability concerns. Recent earnings show a decline, with Q3 net income at $12.79 million compared to $24.14 million last year, highlighting potential volatility in future payouts amidst fluctuating profit margins and inconsistent past dividend reliability.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Regions Financial Corporation is a financial holding company offering a range of banking and related services to individual and corporate clients, with a market cap of $21.97 billion.
Operations: Regions Financial Corporation generates revenue through its Consumer Bank segment ($3.70 billion), Corporate Bank segment ($2.46 billion), and Wealth Management segment ($699 million).
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
Regions Financial's dividends have grown steadily over the past decade and are well-supported by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 44.5%. Despite trading below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 4.17% is lower than the top quartile in the U.S. market. Recent share buybacks worth US$1.44 billion enhance shareholder value, while Q3 earnings show solid growth with net income rising to US$569 million from US$490 million year-over-year.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Terreno Realty Corporation acquires, owns, and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, with a market cap of approximately $6.39 billion.
Operations: Terreno Realty Corporation generates revenue primarily through its investment in industrial real estate, amounting to $442.61 million.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Terreno Realty's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a payout ratio of 76.5%. The dividend yield of 3.41% is lower than the top quartile in the U.S., but earnings cover these payments. Recent earnings showed significant growth with net income rising to US$103.38 million for Q3 2025 compared to US$36.64 million last year, although large one-off items impacted results.
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