Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In August 2025

As the U.S. stock market continues its rally, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new all-time highs, investors are paying close attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst fluctuating interest rates. In this environment, selecting strong dividend stocks often involves looking for companies with stable earnings and a history of consistent payouts, which can provide a cushion against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 5.53% ★★★★★☆ Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) 3.76% ★★★★★☆ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 6.26% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 5.45% ★★★★★★ Employers Holdings (EIG) 3.04% ★★★★★☆ Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) 3.74% ★★★★★☆ Dillard's (DDS) 5.43% ★★★★★★ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 5.71% ★★★★★★ Citizens & Northern (CZNC) 5.76% ★★★★★☆ Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) 5.30% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 133 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Isabella Bank

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

Overview: Isabella Bank Corporation, with a market cap of $237.49 million, operates as the bank holding company for Isabella Bank, offering banking and wealth management services to businesses, institutions, and individuals in Michigan, United States.

Operations: Isabella Bank Corporation generates revenue of $73.30 million from its retail banking operations.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Isabella Bank offers a stable dividend profile with consistent payments over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 51.1%. Recent earnings growth is evident, with net income for Q2 2025 rising to US$5.03 million from US$3.48 million year-on-year. Despite trading below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.45% is lower than the top quartile in the U.S., but remains reliable and attractive for steady income seekers.

Navigate through the intricacies of Isabella Bank with our comprehensive dividend report here. Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Isabella Bank's share price might be too pessimistic.ISBA Dividend History as at Aug 2025

First Community Bankshares

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

Overview: First Community Bankshares, Inc. is the financial holding company for First Community Bank, offering a range of banking products and services, with a market cap of $647.25 million.

Operations: First Community Bankshares generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $162.76 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

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First Community Bankshares maintains a stable and growing dividend history, with recent affirmations of a US$0.31 quarterly dividend. Despite earnings showing slight declines, the payout ratio remains reasonable at 45.3%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. The stock trades 25.7% below its estimated fair value, offering potential value for investors seeking reliable income streams, though its yield of 3.38% is lower than top-tier U.S. dividend payers.

Take a closer look at First Community Bankshares' potential here in our dividend report. Our expertly prepared valuation report First Community Bankshares implies its share price may be too high.FCBC Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Virtus Investment Partners

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

Overview: Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of approximately $1.28 billion.

Operations: Virtus Investment Partners generates its revenue primarily from providing investment management and related services, totaling $888.98 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Virtus Investment Partners has a stable and growing dividend history, with recent affirmations of a US$2.25 quarterly dividend. Despite earnings growth and a low payout ratio of 43.2%, dividends are not well covered by cash flows, suggesting sustainability concerns. Trading at 10.2% below estimated fair value, the stock presents potential value for investors seeking income, though its yield of 4.64% is lower than top-tier U.S. dividend payers and recent index exclusions may impact investor sentiment.

Click here to discover the nuances of Virtus Investment Partners with our detailed analytical dividend report. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Virtus Investment Partners is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.VRTS Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Summing It All Up

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include ISBAFCBC and VRTS.

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