Columbia Banking System And 2 Other Excellent Dividend Stocks

In the last week, the United States market has been flat, yet it has shown a robust 17% increase over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 18% annually. In this environment, identifying strong dividend stocks like Columbia Banking System and others can be an effective strategy for investors seeking steady income alongside potential capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
PNC Financial Services Group (PNC)	3.20%	★★★★★☆
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	4.25%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	5.66%	★★★★★★
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)	3.41%	★★★★★☆
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	4.82%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	4.71%	★★★★★★
Donegal Group (DGIC.A)	4.15%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	4.51%	★★★★★★
Bladex (BLX)	4.64%	★★★★★☆
Accenture (ACN)	4.63%	★★★★★★

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

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Columbia Banking System (COLB)

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

Overview: Columbia Banking System, Inc. is a bank holding company for Columbia Bank, offering banking, private banking, mortgage, and various financial services in the United States with a market cap of approximately $9.50 billion.

Operations: Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s primary revenue segment is banking, generating $2.34 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Columbia Banking System offers an attractive dividend yield of 4.51%, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers, with dividends reliably growing over the past decade. The payout ratio is a sustainable 43.1%, ensuring coverage by earnings now and in three years. Despite recent net charge-offs increasing to $35 million, earnings have shown strong growth, with net income rising to US$192 million for Q1 2026 from US$87 million a year ago.

• Dive into the specifics of Columbia Banking System here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Columbia Banking System's current price could be quite moderate.

Marzetti (MZTI)

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

Overview: The Marzetti Company manufactures and markets specialty food products for retail and foodservice channels in the United States, with a market cap of $3.02 billion.

Operations: Marzetti's revenue is derived from two main segments: Retail, contributing $1.00 billion, and Foodservice, generating $939.53 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Marzetti's dividend yield of 3.7% is slightly below the top 25% of US dividend payers, but its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. With a cash payout ratio of 44.2%, dividends are well-covered by cash flows and earnings (payout ratio: 60.9%). The recent addition to multiple Russell indices may enhance visibility, while new leadership in supply chain management could support strategic growth initiatives.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Marzetti's dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Marzetti's current price could be inflated.

Frontline (FRO)

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

Overview: Frontline plc is a shipping company that owns and operates oil and product tankers globally, with a market cap of $8.22 billion.

Operations: Frontline plc generates its revenue primarily from its tanker operations, amounting to $2.25 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Frontline's dividend yield of 4.58% places it in the top 25% of US payers, though its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Recent earnings growth and a reasonable cash payout ratio of 66.2% suggest dividends are covered by cash flows and earnings (payout ratio: 77%). Despite high debt levels, Frontline announced a $1.55 per share dividend for Q1 2026, reflecting ongoing shareholder returns amid fluctuating payments.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Frontline's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Frontline may be undervalued.

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