As the U.S. stock market experiences a period of volatility with banks and tech stocks leading indices higher amidst ongoing trade tensions, investors continue to seek stability in their portfolios. In this environment, dividend stocks offering attractive yields can provide a reliable income stream, making them an appealing choice for those looking to navigate uncertain economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Preferred Bank

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

Overview: Preferred Bank offers a range of commercial banking products and services tailored to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, investors, professionals, and high net worth individuals with a market cap of approximately $1.01 billion.

Operations: Preferred Bank generates revenue through its diverse offerings of commercial banking products and services designed for small to mid-sized enterprises, real estate professionals, investors, and affluent individuals.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Preferred Bank recently affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.75 per share, maintaining its stable and reliable dividend history over the past decade. Although its 3.86% yield is below the top quartile of U.S. dividend payers, it remains well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 29.1%. Despite recent declines in net income and interest income, the bank continues to trade at good value compared to peers and industry standards.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Preferred Bank with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Preferred Bank's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Autoliv

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

Overview: Autoliv, Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies passive safety systems for the automotive industry across Europe, the Americas, China, Japan, and the rest of Asia with a market cap of approximately $6.20 billion.

Operations: Autoliv, Inc.'s revenue primarily comes from its Airbag and Seatbelt Products and Components segment, which generated $10.39 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Autoliv's dividend payments are well-supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 34% and 45.1%, respectively. However, its dividend track record has been volatile over the past decade despite recent increases. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.70 per share for Q1 2025. Autoliv's strategic renewable energy agreements aim to stabilize future costs amidst market volatility, while its debt levels remain high despite trading below fair value estimates and analyst price targets suggesting potential upside.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Autoliv.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Autoliv shares in the market.

Valero Energy

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

Overview: Valero Energy Corporation operates in the manufacturing, marketing, and selling of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products across various regions including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally with a market cap of approximately $34.81 billion.

Operations: Valero Energy Corporation's revenue segments include Ethanol at $4.49 billion, Renewable Diesel at $5.07 billion, and Refining (including VLP but excluding Renewable Diesel) at $123.86 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Valero Energy's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 49.9% and 24.6%, respectively, reflecting a stable growth over the past decade. Despite a recent decline in profit margins from 6.3% to 2.2%, Valero increased its quarterly dividend to US$1.13 per share, raising the annualized rate to US$4.52 per share. The company completed significant share buybacks totaling $3 billion and issued $650 million in senior notes due 2030 for financial flexibility.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Valero Energy stock in this dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Valero Energy is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:PFBC NYSE:ALV and NYSE:VLO.

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