As of August 2025, the U.S. markets are experiencing a robust upswing, with the Nasdaq reaching record highs and major indexes posting solid weekly gains amid easing concerns over tariffs and economic health. This positive momentum presents an opportune moment to explore dividend stocks, which can offer investors a blend of income and potential capital appreciation in a thriving market environment.
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) | 4.68% | ★★★★★☆ |
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 5.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) | 3.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 6.43% | ★★★★★★ |
Ennis (EBF) | 5.51% | ★★★★★★ |
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) | 3.82% | ★★★★★☆ |
Dillard's (DDS) | 5.52% | ★★★★★★ |
Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 5.98% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (CZNC) | 5.99% | ★★★★★☆ |
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) | 3.53% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 142 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Copa Holdings, S.A. operates through its subsidiaries to offer airline passenger and cargo transport services, with a market cap of approximately $4.86 billion.
Operations: Copa Holdings generates revenue primarily from its air transportation segment, which accounted for $3.48 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.5%
Copa Holdings offers a dividend yield of 5.47%, placing it in the top 25% of US market payers, though its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. The company's payout ratio is reasonable at 41.9%, but high cash payout ratios indicate dividends are not well covered by free cash flows. Recent earnings show growth, with Q2 revenue at US$842.6M and net income rising to US$148.91M, supporting potential future payouts despite past unreliability.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Chevron Corporation, with a market cap of $314.55 billion, operates through its subsidiaries in integrated energy and chemicals sectors both in the United States and internationally.
Operations: Chevron Corporation generates revenue through its Upstream operations in the United States ($46.35 billion) and internationally ($46.48 billion), as well as its Downstream operations in the United States ($77.86 billion) and internationally ($73.13 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Chevron's dividend payments are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 85.7% and a cash payout ratio of 86.2%. The company has maintained stable and reliable dividends over the past decade, though its current yield of 4.41% is slightly below top-tier US payers. Recent earnings show a decline in net income to US$2.49 billion for Q2 2025 from US$4.43 billion a year ago, yet dividends remain affirmed at $1.71 per share, reflecting ongoing commitment despite legal challenges and asset restructuring efforts in Asia.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Macy's, Inc. is an omni-channel retail organization that operates stores, websites, and mobile applications in the United States with a market cap of approximately $3.28 billion.
Operations: Macy's generates its revenue primarily from its retail department stores, amounting to $22.80 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6%
Macy's dividend payments are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 35.1% and 77.7%, respectively. However, dividends have been unstable over the past decade, showing volatility and decline. Macy's faces financial challenges with high debt levels but trades at a good value relative to peers. Recent initiatives include a US$250 million debt tender offer and new brand collaborations to enhance its product portfolio, though sales have recently declined from US$5 billion to US$4.79 billion year-over-year.
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