As the U.S. stock market grapples with volatility driven by tech sector sell-offs and tariff concerns, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a source of stability and income. In such uncertain times, selecting stocks that offer consistent dividends can be a prudent strategy for investors seeking to balance risk while potentially benefiting from steady returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Columbia Banking System

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

Overview: Columbia Banking System, Inc., the holding company for Umpqua Bank, offers a range of banking and financial services in the United States with a market cap of approximately $5.56 billion.

Operations: Columbia Banking System, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $1.82 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Columbia Banking System offers a stable dividend yield of 5.4%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. With a payout ratio of 56.2%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and expected to remain sustainable, with forecasts indicating further coverage improvement to 49.4%. Despite recent net interest income decline, net income rose significantly, supporting its reliable dividend history over the past decade. The company recently affirmed a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share payable in March 2025.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Columbia Banking System implies its share price may be lower than expected.

CVB Financial

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

Overview: CVB Financial Corp. is a bank holding company for Citizens Business Bank, offering banking and financial services to small to mid-sized businesses and individuals, with a market cap of approximately $2.77 billion.

Operations: CVB Financial Corp. generates its revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounted for $504.82 million.

Dividend Yield: 4%

CVB Financial's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a payout ratio of 55.2%, indicating sustainability. Although its dividend yield of 4.02% is below the top US dividend payers, it remains reliable with earnings coverage expected to improve slightly in three years. Despite a decline in net interest income for 2024, net income showed resilience, and the company affirmed a $0.20 per share quarterly cash dividend payable in January 2025.

• Get an in-depth perspective on CVB Financial's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that CVB Financial's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Spok Holdings

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

Overview: Spok Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary Spok, Inc., offers healthcare communication solutions across various regions including the United States, Europe, and Asia, with a market cap of approximately $335.30 million.

Operations: Spok Holdings, Inc. operates through its subsidiary to deliver healthcare communication solutions across multiple regions such as the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

Spok Holdings' dividend yield of 7.59% ranks in the top 25% of US dividend payers, though its high payout and cash payout ratios indicate dividends are not well covered by earnings or cash flows. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent announcements include a quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share and expected revenue growth in 2025, driven by software gains offsetting wireless declines.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Spok Holdings stock in this dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Spok Holdings valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:COLB NasdaqGS:CVBF and NasdaqGS:SPOK.

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