Dividend Stocks To Watch In July 2026

The United States market remained flat over the last week, but it has seen a notable rise of 19% over the past 12 months, with earnings projected to grow by 18% annually in the coming years. In light of these conditions, dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for capital appreciation can be particularly appealing for investors seeking reliable income streams amidst a steady market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.37%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.59%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.46%	★★★★★☆
Frontline (FRO)	4.77%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	4.84%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.69%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.63%	★★★★★★
Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF)	4.27%	★★★★★☆
Bladex (BLX)	4.77%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	4.71%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 89 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Opera (OPRA)

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

Overview: Opera Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers mobile and PC web browsers and related services globally, with a market cap of approximately $1.72 billion.

Operations: Opera Limited generates revenue through its mobile and PC web browsers and associated services across various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Opera's dividend payments have been unstable over the past three years, with no growth since inception. Despite this, its current dividend yield of 4.26% ranks in the top 25% of US market payers. Dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 62.6% and 56.8%, respectively. Recent earnings growth of 36.3% supports sustainability, but significant insider selling could be a concern for potential investors focused on stability.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Opera with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Opera's current price could be quite moderate.

Preferred Bank (PFBC)

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

Overview: Preferred Bank offers a range of banking products and services tailored to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, professionals, and high net worth individuals, with a market cap of approximately $1.25 billion.

Operations: Preferred Bank generates revenue primarily from its commercial banking segment, totaling $283.40 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Preferred Bank offers a stable dividend, recently affirming a quarterly payment of $0.80 per share. Over the past decade, dividends have been reliable and growing with minimal volatility. The current yield of 3.02% is lower than top-tier US payers, but its payout ratio of 28.3% indicates strong coverage by earnings. Despite trading at good value relative to peers and industry, concerns include a high level of bad loans at 2.8% and recent significant insider selling.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Preferred Bank's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Preferred Bank shares in the market.

Millrose Properties (MRP)

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

Overview: Millrose Properties, Inc. is a leading platform for residential homebuilders, with a market cap of $4.71 billion.

Operations: Millrose Properties, Inc. generates revenue through its REIT - Commercial segment, which accounted for $712.69 million.

Dividend Yield: 10.8%

Millrose Properties recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, marking its entry into dividend payments. The stock's current yield is among the top 25% in the US market, supported by a low cash payout ratio of 13.4%, ensuring coverage by cash flows despite a high earnings payout ratio of 91.4%. Although trading at significant value below fair estimates and peers, its financial position is challenged by high debt levels.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Millrose Properties with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Millrose Properties may be undervalued.

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