As the U.S. stock market experiences fluctuations ahead of major tech earnings, with gold reaching record highs, investors are keenly observing economic indicators and corporate performances to gauge future trends. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for those seeking steady income streams in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
WesBanco (NasdaqGS:WSBC)	4.57%	★★★★★★
Isabella Bank (OTCPK:ISBA)	5.17%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.08%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS)	5.57%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (NasdaqGS:COLB)	4.94%	★★★★★★
Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NasdaqGM:SAMG)	4.55%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.00%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (NasdaqGS:FIBK)	5.95%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.87%	★★★★★★

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

Civista Bancshares (NasdaqCM:CIVB)

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

Overview: Civista Bancshares, Inc. is the financial holding company for Civista Bank, offering community banking services with a market cap of $294.90 million.

Operations: Civista Bancshares, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through community banking services provided by Civista Bank.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Civista Bancshares offers a stable dividend yield of 3.16%, with dividends well-covered by earnings, reflecting an 8% payout ratio currently and a forecasted 30.3% in three years. Despite recent declines in net income and earnings per share, the company has maintained consistent dividend growth over the past decade. Trading at 36.5% below estimated fair value, it presents good relative value compared to peers, though its yield is lower than top-tier US dividend payers.

First Capital (NasdaqCM:FCAP)

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

Overview: First Capital, Inc. is the bank holding company for First Harrison Bank, offering a range of banking services to individuals and businesses, with a market cap of $119.67 million.

Operations: First Capital, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounted for $41.07 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

First Capital's dividend yield of 3.16% is reliable and has shown growth over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 31.2%. Despite recent declines in net income and earnings per share, the company increased its quarterly dividend by $0.02 to $0.29 per share in August 2024. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, First Capital offers good relative value but lags behind top-tier US dividend payers in yield competitiveness.

Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE:VRTS)

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

Overview: Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately $1.59 billion.

Operations: Virtus Investment Partners generates revenue primarily from its asset management services, totaling $888.04 million.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Virtus Investment Partners offers a stable and reliable dividend, with a recent increase to US$2.25 per share, reflecting an 18% rise. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 47.5% and 39.6%, respectively. Despite trading below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.99% is slightly lower than the top quartile in the US market. Recent earnings growth supports its dividend sustainability and value proposition for investors seeking income stability.

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