3 Top US Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 6.5%
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As U.S. stocks surge on the back of encouraging economic data and robust earnings reports, investors are increasingly looking for reliable income sources amid a resilient market. In this context, dividend stocks stand out as an attractive option, offering both potential for capital appreciation and steady income streams.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB) | 6.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| BCB Bancorp (NasdaqGM:BCBP) | 5.46% | ★★★★★★ |
| WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC) | 4.71% | ★★★★★★ |
| Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) | 6.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG) | 5.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.21% | ★★★★★★ |
| OceanFirst Financial (NasdaqGS:OCFC) | 4.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| Huntington Bancshares (NasdaqGS:HBAN) | 4.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) | 4.73% | ★★★★★★ |
| OTC Markets Group (OTCPK:OTCM) | 4.72% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 182 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Flushing Financial
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Flushing Financial Corporation, with a market cap of $377.31 million, operates as the bank holding company for Flushing Bank, offering banking products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental units.
Operations: Flushing Financial Corporation generates $190.70 million in revenue from its Community Bank segment, which provides banking products and services to various customers.
Dividend Yield: 6.5%
Flushing Financial Corporation's dividend yield of 6.54% places it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, but its high payout ratio (104.9%) raises concerns about sustainability. Despite stable and growing dividends over the past decade, recent financial performance issues—highlighted by a 40% sequential net income increase yet overall weak earnings—have led to activist investor Larry Seidman urging a sale to a larger bank focused on the Asian American market.
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Take a closer look at Flushing Financial's potential here in our dividend report.
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Our expertly prepared valuation report Flushing Financial implies its share price may be too high.
Weyco Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Weyco Group, Inc. designs and distributes footwear for men, women, and children with a market cap of $303.61 million.
Operations: Weyco Group, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its Wholesale segment ($235.54 million) and Retail segment ($38.88 million).
Dividend Yield: 3%
Weyco Group's dividend yield of 3.05% is reliable and well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 31.9%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 13.9%). Despite the yield being lower than the top quartile of U.S. dividend payers, Weyco has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade with minimal volatility. Recent earnings for Q2 2024 showed net income growth to US$5.61 million, supporting its continued dividend payments, affirmed at US$0.26 per share for September 2024 distribution.