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As the U.S. stock market navigates the complexities of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, investors are closely monitoring major indices which have shown resilience despite recent volatility. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an appealing option for those looking to balance growth with consistent returns amidst market uncertainties.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 151 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Civista Bancshares (CIVB)

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

Overview: Civista Bancshares, Inc. is the financial holding company for Civista Bank, offering community banking services in the United States with a market cap of $342.35 million.

Operations: Civista Bancshares, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounts for $153.52 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Civista Bancshares offers a consistent dividend with a payout of US$0.17 per share, maintaining stability over the past decade. Despite its dividend yield of 3.08% being lower than the top 25% of U.S. payers, it remains reliable and well-covered by earnings due to a low payout ratio of 28.7%. Recent earnings growth, with net income rising to US$10.17 million in Q1 2025, supports its dividend sustainability amidst ongoing share buyback initiatives totaling up to US$13.5 million through April 2026.

• Take a closer look at Civista Bancshares' potential here in our dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Civista Bancshares' share price might be on the cheaper side.

CNB Financial (CCNE)

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

Overview: CNB Financial Corporation, with a market cap of $455.67 million, operates as the bank holding company for CNB Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individual, business, governmental, and institutional customers.

Operations: CNB Financial Corporation generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which amounts to $219.89 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

CNB Financial Corporation offers a stable dividend of US$0.18 per share, supported by a low payout ratio of 30.5%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Although its yield of 3.3% is below the top 25% in the U.S., dividends have been reliable and growing over the past decade. Recent net income was US$11.48 million for Q1 2025, slightly down from last year, while no shares were repurchased in early 2025 despite previous buyback announcements.

• Dive into the specifics of CNB Financial here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that CNB Financial is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM)

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

Overview: MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. distributes metalworking and MRO products and services across several countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, with a market cap of $4.51 billion.

Operations: MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.'s revenue primarily comes from its distribution of metalworking, MRO, Class C consumables, and OEM products and services, totaling $3.75 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

MSC Industrial Direct maintains a reliable dividend of US$0.85 per share, with a yield of 4.2%. Despite being lower than the top quartile in the U.S., dividends have grown steadily over the past decade and are well-covered by earnings (88.7% payout ratio) and cash flows (62.8% payout ratio). Recent Q2 2025 earnings showed decreased sales at US$891.72 million and net income at US$39.31 million, amid ongoing strategic M&A pursuits and share buybacks totaling US$315.52 million since 2021.

• Get an in-depth perspective on MSC Industrial Direct's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report MSC Industrial Direct implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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