3 Top Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

As concerns about AI valuations and economic uncertainties weigh on the U.S. stock market, investors are turning their focus to more stable options. In such a climate, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for long-term growth, making them an attractive choice for enhancing your portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Shore Bancshares (SHBI) 3.01% ★★★★★☆ Provident Financial Services (PFS) 5.25% ★★★★★★ Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 5.75% ★★★★★★ Heritage Commerce (HTBK) 4.97% ★★★★★★ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.91% ★★★★★★ Farmers National Banc (FMNB) 5.11% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 5.90% ★★★★★★ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 5.45% ★★★★★★ Citizens & Northern (CZNC) 5.88% ★★★★★★ Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) 5.63% ★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 136 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Host Hotels & Resorts

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

Overview: Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is the largest lodging real estate investment trust in the S&P 500, owning a substantial portfolio of luxury and upper-upscale hotels, with a market cap of approximately $12.06 billion.

Operations: Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its hotel ownership segment, which accounts for $5.95 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Host Hotels & Resorts offers a dividend yield of 5.2%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers. Despite its volatile dividend history, recent earnings growth and coverage by both earnings and cash flows suggest sustainability, with a payout ratio of 45%. However, the company carries significant debt and was recently dropped from the FTSE All-World Index. The quarterly dividend remains at US$0.20 per share, reflecting cautious optimism for income-focused investors.

Dive into the specifics of Host Hotels & Resorts here with our thorough dividend report. Our valuation report here indicates Host Hotels & Resorts may be undervalued.HST Dividend History as at Nov 2025

Village Super Market

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

Overview: Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States and has a market cap of $487.93 million.

Operations: Village Super Market, Inc. generates revenue primarily from the retail sale of food and nonfood products, totaling $2.32 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Village Super Market's dividend yield stands at 3.06%, below the top 25% of U.S. dividend payers, but its dividends are well covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 26.3% and 42.8%, respectively. Despite stable dividends over the past decade, they haven't grown, indicating limited growth potential for income investors. Recent earnings growth of 12.2% suggests some financial strength, complemented by a low price-to-earnings ratio of 8.8x compared to the market average.

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Get an in-depth perspective on Village Super Market's performance by reading our dividend report here. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Village Super Market is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.VLGE.A Dividend History as at Nov 2025

Coterra Energy

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

Overview: Coterra Energy Inc. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States with a market cap of approximately $19.61 billion.

Operations: Coterra Energy Inc. generates its revenue from the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States, amounting to $6.67 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Coterra Energy's dividend yield of 3.34% is lower than the top 25% in the U.S. market, yet its dividends are supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.9% and 46.3%, respectively. Despite a history of volatility in dividend payments over the past decade, recent affirmations show a steady quarterly distribution at $0.22 per share for Q3 2025, totaling $504 million year-to-date in dividends paid out on a cash basis.

Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Coterra Energy. The analysis detailed in our Coterra Energy valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.CTRA Dividend History as at Nov 2025

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Companies discussed in this article include HST VLGE.A and CTRA.

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