As the U.S. market grapples with ongoing concerns about tariffs and economic health, major indexes are on track for their worst week of 2025. This environment underscores the importance of considering dividend stocks, which can offer a measure of stability and income potential during volatile times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 155 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Ethan Allen Interiors

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

Overview: Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is an interior design company that manufactures and retails home furnishings both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $702.88 million.

Operations: Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. generates its revenue primarily through its Retail segment, which accounts for $534.78 million, and its Wholesale segment, contributing $353.90 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.1%

Ethan Allen Interiors offers a quarterly dividend of US$0.39 per share, with its yield ranking in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers. Despite a volatile dividend history, current payouts are supported by earnings and cash flow, with payout ratios at 63.9% and 76.8%, respectively. Recent business expansion into Toronto could enhance growth prospects, though recent earnings show declines in revenue and net income compared to the previous year.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Ethan Allen Interiors stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Ethan Allen Interiors shares in the market.

Universal Insurance Holdings

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

Overview: Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. operates as an integrated insurance holding company in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $608.56 million.

Operations: Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its Insurance - Property & Casualty segment, which accounts for $1.52 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Universal Insurance Holdings maintains a stable dividend history, recently declaring a US$0.16 per share quarterly dividend. Its dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 31% and 16.6%, respectively. The stock trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 10.3x compared to the broader U.S. market, though its yield of 3.57% is below the top tier of U.S. dividend payers. Recent earnings showed increased revenue but decreased net income year-over-year.

• Dive into the specifics of Universal Insurance Holdings here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Universal Insurance Holdings' shares may be trading at a discount.

Valero Energy

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

Overview: Valero Energy Corporation is involved 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, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $38.35 billion.

Operations: Valero Energy Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Refining segment, which generated $123.86 billion, followed by Renewable Diesel at $5.07 billion and Ethanol at $4.49 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Valero Energy's dividend payments have been reliable over the past decade, with a recent increase to US$4.52 annually per share. Despite a lower dividend yield of 3.59% compared to top-tier U.S. payers, its payout ratios of 49.9% for earnings and 24.6% for cash flows indicate sustainability. However, profit margins have decreased from last year, impacting net income significantly despite stable revenue figures around US$129 billion in 2024.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Valero Energy with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Valero Energy's share price might be too pessimistic.

Key Takeaways

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Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:ETD NYSE:UVE and NYSE:VLO.

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