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Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2026
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The United States market has shown robust growth, climbing 1.8% in the past week and 28% over the last year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually. In such a thriving environment, dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for capital appreciation can be appealing options for investors seeking both income and growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 4.82% ★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 5.67% ★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) 3.85% ★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.28% ★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF) 4.87% ★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A) 4.51% ★★★★★★
Credicorp (BAP) 4.29% ★★★★★☆
Columbia Banking System (COLB) 4.99% ★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) 4.83% ★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN) 3.65% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 105 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

DHT Holdings (DHT)

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

Overview: DHT Holdings, Inc. owns and operates crude oil tankers in regions including Monaco, Singapore, Norway, and India with a market cap of $2.72 billion.

Operations: DHT Holdings generates its revenue of $659.44 million from its fleet of crude oil tankers.

Dividend Yield: 6%

DHT Holdings offers a high dividend yield of 5.99%, placing it among the top 25% of US dividend payers, but its dividends have been historically volatile and not covered by free cash flows. Recent earnings growth is notable, with Q1 2026 net income at US$164.53 million compared to US$44.12 million a year ago. The company is enhancing its fleet with new VLCC deliveries, potentially boosting future earnings despite forecasts for declining earnings over the next three years.

DHT Dividend History as at May 2026
DHT Dividend History as at May 2026

EOG Resources (EOG)

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

Overview: EOG Resources, Inc. is engaged in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas across the United States and internationally with a market cap of $71.53 billion.

Operations: EOG Resources generates revenue primarily from its crude oil and natural gas exploration and production segment, which accounted for $23.57 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

EOG Resources' dividend yield of 3.03% is below the top 25% of US payers, but its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.5% and 54.8%, respectively. Despite a volatile dividend history, recent increases suggest growth potential. The company announced a $10 billion increase in its buyback plan and reported strong Q1 earnings with net income rising to $1.98 billion from $1.46 billion last year.

EOG Dividend History as at May 2026
EOG Dividend History as at May 2026

Watsco (WSO)

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

Overview: Watsco, Inc. distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment along with related parts and supplies across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean with a market cap of approximately $15.62 billion.

Operations: Watsco, Inc.'s revenue from its wholesale electronics segment is approximately $7.24 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Watsco's dividend yield of 3.61% is lower than the top 25% of US dividend payers, with a high payout ratio of 98.3%, indicating dividends are not well-covered by earnings but are supported by cash flows at a 77.3% cash payout ratio. The company has consistently increased dividends over the past decade, recently announcing a 10% hike to $13.20 annually per share, despite flat Q1 earnings with net income at $79.07 million compared to last year’s $80.06 million.

WSO Dividend History as at May 2026
WSO Dividend History as at May 2026

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