As the U.S. stock market experiences heightened volatility due to recent tariff announcements from President Trump, investors are closely monitoring how these trade measures might impact economic growth and inflation. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks often attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams, making them a focal point for those seeking stability amidst market turbulence.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Ohio Valley Banc

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

Overview: Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is the bank holding company for The Ohio Valley Bank Company, offering commercial and consumer banking products and services, with a market cap of $129.51 million.

Operations: Ohio Valley Banc Corp. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $59.51 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. offers a stable dividend with a yield of 3.09%, although it lags behind the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite recent earnings declines, its low payout ratio of 37.9% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, maintaining reliability over the past decade. A cash dividend of $0.22 per share was recently affirmed, and shares trade at a significant discount to estimated fair value, enhancing potential appeal for investors seeking stability and value.

• Take a closer look at Ohio Valley Banc's potential here in our dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Ohio Valley Banc shares in the market.

Valley National Bancorp

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

Overview: Valley National Bancorp, with a market cap of $4.98 billion, operates as the holding company for Valley National Bank, offering a range of commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management financial services.

Operations: Valley National Bancorp generates revenue through its Consumer Banking segment ($290.40 million), Commercial Banking segment ($1.18 billion), and Treasury and Corporate Other segment ($74.99 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Valley National Bancorp provides an attractive dividend yield of 4.86%, placing it among the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite stable dividends over the past decade, growth has been absent. The company's payout ratio of 63.2% indicates dividends are well covered by earnings, with future coverage expected to improve further. Recent leadership changes and a focus on strategic growth may influence its operational efficiency and financial performance, potentially impacting future dividend sustainability.

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

Haverty Furniture Companies

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

Overview: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States with a market cap of approximately $321.29 million.

Operations: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its home furnishings retailing segment, which amounts to $722.90 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

Haverty Furniture Companies offers a dividend yield of 6.23%, ranking it in the top 25% of US dividend payers, but its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. The company's high payout ratio of 103% suggests dividends are not well covered by earnings, though they are supported by cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 77.3%. Recent earnings have declined, impacting profit margins and raising concerns about future dividend sustainability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Haverty Furniture Companies' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Haverty Furniture Companies is trading behind its estimated value.

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