As the U.S. stock market experiences a rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite seeing gains, investors are increasingly looking for ways to enhance their income through reliable investments. Dividend stocks, known for providing regular income streams regardless of market fluctuations, can be a strategic addition to portfolios in such dynamic times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Columbia Banking System

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

Overview: Columbia Banking System, Inc. is the holding company for Umpqua Bank, offering banking, private banking, mortgage, and other financial services in the United States with a market cap of $6.63 billion.

Operations: Columbia Banking System, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which amounts to $1.83 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Columbia Banking System's dividend yield of 4.5% ranks in the top 25% of U.S. payers, supported by a stable payout history over the past decade and a reasonable current payout ratio of 62%. Recent earnings growth, with net income rising to US$146.18 million for Q3 from US$135.85 million last year, suggests continued dividend coverage and potential sustainability, despite recent net charge-offs increasing to US$29.12 million from US$23.13 million year-over-year.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Columbia Banking System.
• The analysis detailed in our Columbia Banking System valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Citizens Financial Group

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

Overview: Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is a bank holding company offering retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $21.00 billion.

Operations: Citizens Financial Group, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through Consumer Banking, which accounts for $5.21 billion, and Commercial Banking, contributing $2.58 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Citizens Financial Group's dividend yield of 3.47% is stable but below the top quartile of U.S. payers, with consistent growth over the past decade and a current payout ratio of 66%. Despite declining profit margins from last year, dividends remain covered by earnings and are forecast to be well-covered in three years. Recent leadership changes aim to enhance growth, while a recent quarterly dividend declaration underscores commitment to shareholder returns amidst ongoing strategic expansion efforts.

• Take a closer look at Citizens Financial Group's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Citizens Financial Group implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Movado Group

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

Overview: Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, markets, and distributes watches both in the United States and internationally with a market cap of approximately $436.03 million.

Operations: Movado Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Watch and Accessory Brands segment, which generated $562.31 million, and its Company Stores segment, contributing $100.98 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

Movado Group offers a high dividend yield of 6.97%, ranking in the top 25% of U.S. payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a cash payout ratio of 130%. While dividends have grown over the past decade, they remain volatile and not well covered by free cash flows. Recent financial performance shows declining net income and sales, leading to revised earnings guidance for fiscal year 2025, alongside its removal from multiple S&P indices.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Movado Group's dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Movado Group's share price might be on the cheaper side.

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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:COLB NYSE:CFG and NYSE:MOV.

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