As the U.S. stock market experiences a mixed performance with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly up and both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite facing declines, investors are keenly observing economic indicators such as Federal Reserve policies and inflation forecasts. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking stable income, as they can provide consistent returns even when market volatility is high.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Cullen/Frost Bankers

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

Overview: Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. is the bank holding company for Frost Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking services in Texas, with a market cap of approximately $7.97 billion.

Operations: Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. generates revenue through its Banking segment with $1.81 billion and Frost Wealth Advisors contributing $203.73 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Cullen/Frost Bankers offers a stable dividend profile, with dividends reliably growing over the past decade and currently covered by earnings at a 42.1% payout ratio. The company declared a first-quarter cash dividend of $0.95 per common share, payable on March 14, 2025. Despite trading below its estimated fair value and having an attractive yield of 3.06%, it lags behind the top quartile of US dividend payers. Recent buyback plans further indicate shareholder returns focus.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Cullen/Frost Bankers' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Cullen/Frost Bankers may be overvalued.

Copa Holdings

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

Overview: Copa Holdings, S.A., operates through its subsidiaries to offer airline passenger and cargo services, with a market cap of $3.94 billion.

Operations: Copa Holdings generates revenue of $3.44 billion from its air transportation services.

Dividend Yield: 6.7%

Copa Holdings maintains a competitive dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite an unstable dividend history, recent affirmations of a US$1.61 quarterly payout underscore commitment to returns. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 44.2% and 27.4%, respectively. Recent executive changes and buybacks reflect strategic positioning amid solid traffic growth, though revenue dipped slightly in Q4 2024 to US$877 million from the previous year.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Copa Holdings' dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Copa Holdings valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Regions Financial

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

Overview: Regions Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that offers a range of banking and related products and services to individual and corporate customers, with a market cap of approximately $19.45 billion.

Operations: Regions Financial Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Consumer Bank segment at $3.60 billion, followed by the Corporate Bank at $2.36 billion, and Wealth Management contributing $657 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

Regions Financial offers a robust dividend yield, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 50.6%, expected to decrease to 47.3% in three years, indicating sustainability. Recent affirmations of cash dividends and stable growth over the past decade highlight reliability. Despite a dip in net income to US$1.89 billion for 2024, strategic initiatives like open banking enhancements suggest forward momentum.

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

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Companies discussed in this article include NYSE:CFR NYSE:CPA and NYSE:RF.

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