Spotlight On Dividend Stocks For December 2025

As the U.S. stock market navigates mixed performances with major indices experiencing fluctuations, investors are closely monitoring the rebound in precious metals and shifts in technology stocks. Amid these dynamic conditions, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and resilience during periods of market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Provident Financial Services (PFS)	4.74%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)	5.39%	★★★★★★
PCB Bancorp (PCB)	3.67%	★★★★★☆
OTC Markets Group (OTCM)	4.75%	★★★★★★
First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)	5.26%	★★★★★★
Farmers National Banc (FMNB)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Ennis (EBF)	5.42%	★★★★★★
Dillard's (DDS)	4.94%	★★★★★★
Columbia Banking System (COLB)	5.06%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (CZNC)	5.50%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 120 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

First Community Bankshares (FCBC)

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

Overview: First Community Bankshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for First Community Bank, offering a range of banking products and services, with a market cap of $616.48 million.

Operations: First Community Bankshares generates revenue primarily through its community banking segment, which accounted for $164.26 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

First Community Bankshares offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.68%, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 46%. Dividends have grown consistently over the past decade, although the yield is below the top tier in the US market. Recent financials show stable earnings, with net income slightly declining year-over-year. A special cash dividend of $1 per share was announced for January 2026, underscoring its commitment to returning value to shareholders despite recent charge-offs and earnings fluctuations.

• Take a closer look at First Community Bankshares' potential here in our dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that First Community Bankshares' current price could be inflated.

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

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

Overview: Fifth Third Bancorp is a bank holding company for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, offering a variety of financial products and services across the United States, with a market cap of approximately $31.99 billion.

Operations: Fifth Third Bancorp generates its revenue through three primary segments: Commercial Banking ($3.37 billion), Wealth and Asset Management ($633 million), and Consumer and Small Business Banking ($4.84 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Fifth Third Bancorp declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.40 per share, maintaining its history of stable and reliable dividend payments over the past decade. Despite a yield lower than the top 25% in the U.S., dividends are well-covered by a payout ratio of 44.8%. Recent board changes include Priscilla Almodovar's appointment, potentially enhancing governance with her extensive leadership experience. The bank's expansion into high-growth markets aligns with its strategic growth initiatives.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Fifth Third Bancorp implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)

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

Overview: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a bank holding company for The Huntington National Bank, offering commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services in the United States, with a market cap of $27.56 billion.

Operations: Huntington Bancshares generates revenue through its key segments: Commercial Banking, which contributes $2.81 billion, and Consumer & Regional Banking, which accounts for $5.10 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Huntington Bancshares maintains a stable dividend, recently declaring a US$0.155 per share payout, consistent with previous quarters. The dividend yield of 3.53% is below the top quartile in the U.S., but well-covered by earnings with a 42.8% payout ratio. Recent expansions in North Carolina and South Carolina reflect strategic growth efforts, while leadership changes aim to strengthen regional operations following its merger with Veritex Holdings Inc., enhancing market presence and operational scale.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Huntington Bancshares with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Huntington Bancshares is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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