3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.1%
The United States market has remained flat over the past week but has experienced an 18% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually. In this dynamic environment, reliable dividend stocks can offer stability and income, making them appealing choices for investors seeking consistent returns amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 4.27% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OTC Markets Group (OTCM) | 5.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) | 4.33% | ★★★★★☆ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (EBF) | 4.69% | ★★★★★★ |
| Credicorp (BAP) | 4.06% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 4.99% | ★★★★★★ |
| Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF) | 4.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bladex (BLX) | 5.10% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Accenture (ACN) | 3.44% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 97 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Fulton Financial (FULT)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Fulton Financial Corporation, with a market cap of $4.52 billion, operates as the bank holding company for Fulton Bank, offering a range of banking and financial products and services in the United States.
Operations: Fulton Financial Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounted for $1.33 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Fulton Financial offers a reliable dividend, having maintained stable and growing payments over the past decade. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.19 per share in June 2026. Despite its dividend yield of 3.24% being lower than the top quartile of U.S. payers, its payout ratio is a manageable 35.6%, suggesting dividends are well-covered by earnings. Recent earnings showed modest growth, with net income rising to US$102.41 million for Q2 2026 from US$99.2 million the previous year, indicating financial stability amidst insider selling concerns and index exclusion challenges.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Fulton Financial's dividend report.
- The analysis detailed in our Fulton Financial valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately $3.24 billion.
Operations: Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Financial Services segment focused on Closed End Funds, amounting to $34.42 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.1%
Adams Diversified Equity Fund declared a $0.50 per share dividend, highlighting its top-tier yield of 7.15%. Despite a strong net income of US$320.68 million for the first half of 2026, the fund's dividends have been volatile over the past decade with an unstable track record. The dividend is well-covered by earnings given a low payout ratio, but insufficient data on cash flow coverage and large one-off items impacting financial results may concern investors seeking stability.
- Take a closer look at Adams Diversified Equity Fund's potential here in our dividend report.
- Our valuation report here indicates Adams Diversified Equity Fund may be undervalued.
Global Ship Lease (GSL)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Global Ship Lease, Inc. operates by owning and chartering containerships under fixed-rate charters to container liner companies globally, with a market cap of approximately $1.60 billion.
Operations: Global Ship Lease generates its revenue primarily from the transportation - shipping segment, amounting to $760.76 million.
Dividend Yield: 5.6%
Global Ship Lease declared a $0.625 per share dividend, reflecting a competitive yield in the top 25% of US payers. Despite this, dividends have been volatile over the past decade and insider selling raises concerns. Earnings are forecasted to decline, yet dividends remain well-covered by earnings and cash flows with low payout ratios of 24% and 31%, respectively. Recent business expansions signal potential future growth but may not immediately impact dividend stability.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Global Ship Lease's performance by reading our dividend report here.
- Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Global Ship Lease shares in the market.
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