Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2026

The United States market has experienced a robust performance recently, climbing 3.2% in the last week and rising 31% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 16% annually. In this thriving environment, dividend stocks can be an attractive option for investors seeking steady income and potential growth, as they offer regular payouts while benefiting from the overall market's upward momentum.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.90%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.35%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.73%	★★★★★☆
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)	4.38%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.17%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.91%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.64%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	5.46%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)	5.01%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 101 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Independent Bank (INDB)

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

Overview: Independent Bank Corp., with a market cap of $3.78 billion, operates as the bank holding company for Rockland Trust Company, offering commercial banking products and services to individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses in the United States.

Operations: Independent Bank Corp. generates revenue of $876.23 million from its community banking segment, providing financial products and services to individuals and small-to-medium sized enterprises in the U.S.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Independent Bank Corp. has demonstrated robust earnings growth, with a 27.5% increase over the past year and net income rising to US$79.92 million in Q1 2026 from US$44.42 million a year ago, indicating strong financial health supporting its dividend policy. Despite trading at 55.4% below estimated fair value, it offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.26%, though not among the top tier in the U.S., with stable and growing payouts over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 47.9%. Recent announcements include an increased quarterly dividend to $0.64 per share and a new $200 million share repurchase program valid until April 2027, reflecting confidence in future cash flows and shareholder returns potential.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Independent Bank stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Independent Bank shares in the market.

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB)

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

Overview: Bar Harbor Bankshares, with a market cap of $583.13 million, operates as the holding company for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, offering a range of banking and nonbanking products and services primarily to consumers and businesses.

Operations: Bar Harbor Bankshares generates revenue from its Community Banking Industry segment, amounting to $173 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Bar Harbor Bankshares reported a significant rise in Q1 2026 earnings, with net interest income at US$36.87 million and net income at US$13.54 million, reflecting financial stability that supports its dividend policy. The company announced a quarterly dividend increase to US$0.34 per share, maintaining a reliable and steadily growing payout over the past decade, with dividends covered by earnings due to a reasonable payout ratio of 51.7%.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Bar Harbor Bankshares.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Bar Harbor Bankshares is trading behind its estimated value.

Dillard's (DDS)

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

Overview: Dillard's, Inc. operates retail department stores across the southeastern, southwestern, and midwestern United States with a market cap of approximately $8.73 billion.

Operations: Dillard's, Inc. generates its revenue primarily through Retail Operations at $6.32 billion and Construction at $268.86 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Dillard's maintains a strong dividend profile with stable payments over the past decade and a current yield of 5.46%, placing it among the top 25% of US dividend payers. Despite recent earnings declines, dividends remain well-covered by earnings due to a low payout ratio of 3%. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share for May 2026, reinforcing its commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst strategic product collaborations like Cyd Morris x Gianni Bini.

• Take a closer look at Dillard's potential here in our dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Dillard's valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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