This list shows US dividend stocks selected for yield, quality, and sustainability. Stocks are sorted by dividend yield, highlighting higher dividend payers first.
| Symbol | Company | Sector | Price | Market Cap | Div % | FA Rating | % Chg | 1M % | 3M % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSL | GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A | Industrials | 37.64 | 1.35B | 6.56% | 7 / 10 | 1.10% | -6.41% | 7.79% |
| SAFT | SAFETY INSURANCE GROUP INC | Financials | 71.92 | 1.05B | 5.02% | 6 / 10 | -0.99% | -5.77% | -5.01% |
| EBF | ENNIS INC | Industrials | 21.63 | 547.02M | 4.66% | 7 / 10 | 0.98% | 0.75% | 20.17% |
| SCVL | SHOE CARNIVAL INC | Consumer Discretionary | 15.88 | 434.64M | 4.14% | 6 / 10 | 1.86% | -21.19% | -9.26% |
| HOG | HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC | Consumer Discretionary | 20.33 | 2.27B | 3.85% | 7 / 10 | 0.54% | 4.47% | -1.50% |
| LCII | LCI INDUSTRIES | Consumer Discretionary | 122.84 | 2.97B | 3.72% | 6 / 10 | -0.11% | -9.41% | -1.18% |
| IPAR | INTERPARFUMS INC | Consumer Staples | 92.54 | 2.97B | 3.50% | 7 / 10 | 1.87% | -1.66% | 8.31% |
| XOM | EXXON MOBIL CORP | Energy | 160.78 | 669.93B | 3.48% | 5 / 10 | -5.23% | 7.32% | 31.09% |
| DOX | AMDOCS LTD | Information Technology | 65.1 | 7.00B | 3.46% | 7 / 10 | -0.25% | -5.28% | -18.79% |
| KFY | KORN FERRY | Industrials | 62.67 | 3.25B | 3.43% | 6 / 10 | -0.44% | -0.84% | -5.60% |
Note: This table shows a subset of the stocks matching the screen criteria. The full list of stocks can be viewed in the Stock Screener tool.
Dividend stocks can provide steady income and often belong to mature, financially stable businesses. The best dividend opportunities combine attractive yields with reliable payout quality.
Investors should look beyond yield alone. A strong dividend screen also checks payout safety, profitability, financial health, and business stability.
These are the rules used to build this stock list.
We start with US-listed dividend stocks and focus on companies with attractive yields, sustainable payout ratios, and solid financial strength. This helps identify better long-term income opportunities.
Average Volume above 50K
We require a minimum average daily volume of 50,000 shares to ensure sufficient liquidity for investors.
Market Cap above $300M
We exclude very small companies to avoid illiquid and highly speculative stocks.
Dividend Yield above 2%
A minimum dividend yield ensures the stock offers meaningful income potential.
Payout Ratio below 75%
A reasonable payout ratio improves the sustainability of the dividend.
No dividend decrease in the last 3 years
Not decreasing dividends indicates the sustainability of the dividend.
Positive Earnings
Profitable companies are more likely to sustain dividend payments over time.
Strong Financial Health
A healthy balance sheet supports dividend stability, especially during weaker economic periods.
The best dividend stocks typically combine a solid yield with healthy cash flow, sustainable payout ratios, and stable business performance. In practice, quality matters just as much as headline yield.
No. A very high yield can sometimes signal elevated risk or an unsustainable payout. Many investors also review earnings, free cash flow, and balance-sheet quality before buying dividend stocks in the US.
We start with US-listed dividend stocks and focus on companies with attractive yields, sustainable payout ratios, and solid financial strength. This helps identify better long-term income opportunities.
Investors should look beyond yield alone. A strong dividend screen also checks payout safety, profitability, financial health, and business stability.