<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>As the U.S. stock market navigates a mixed landscape with major indexes posting weekly gains amidst a government shutdown, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. In such uncertain times, reliable dividend-paying companies like OceanFirst Financial can provide consistent income and potential for long-term growth, making them appealing options for those looking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.</p><h3>Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States</h3><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td><strong>Dividend Yield</strong></td><td><strong>Dividend Rating</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Rayonier (RYN)</td><td>10.74%</td><td>★★★★★☆</td></tr><tr><td>Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)</td><td>5.48%</td><td>★★★★★☆</td></tr><tr><td>OceanFirst Financial (OCFC)</td><td>4.48%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)</td><td>3.60%</td><td>★★★★★☆</td></tr><tr><td>First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)</td><td>5.90%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Ennis (EBF)</td><td>5.51%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Columbia Banking System (COLB)</td><td>5.45%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Chevron (CVX)</td><td>4.45%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX)</td><td>5.55%</td><td>★★★★★☆</td></tr><tr><td>Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM)</td><td>3.34%</td><td>★★★★★☆</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Click here to see the full list of 123 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.</p><p>Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.</p><h2>OceanFirst Financial (OCFC)</h2><p><strong>Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:</strong> ★★★★★★</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong> OceanFirst Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A., with a market cap of approximately $1.02 billion.</p><p><strong>Operations:</strong> OceanFirst Financial Corp. generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking Services segment, which accounts for $376.08 million.</p><p><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 4.5%</p><p>OceanFirst Financial maintains a robust dividend profile with a reliable 4.48% yield, placing it in the top quartile of US dividend payers. The company's payout ratio stands at 56.8%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and expected to improve to 40.6% coverage in three years, suggesting sustainability. Recent announcements confirm consistent $0.20 per share quarterly dividends despite a decline in net income from $24.37 million to $19.05 million year-over-year for Q2 2025.</p><ul><li>Take a closer look at OceanFirst Financial's potential here in our dividend report.</li><li>The valuation report we've compiled suggests that OceanFirst Financial's current price could be inflated.</li></ul><figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/d4b55d74-f957-43b6-833e-c5884657fdf1/chart/historic-dividend?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/d4b55d74-f957-43b6-833e-c5884657fdf1/chart/historic-dividend"/><figcaption>OCFC Dividend History as at Oct 2025</figcaption></figure><h2>Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)</h2><p><strong>Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:</strong> ★★★★★☆</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong> Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is a North American manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment, with a market cap of $722.56 million.</p><p><strong>Operations:</strong> Douglas Dynamics generates its revenue from two main segments: Work Truck Solutions, contributing $323.74 million, and Work Truck Attachments, accounting for $258.60 million.</p><p><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 3.8%</p><p>Douglas Dynamics offers a stable dividend yield of 3.76%, supported by a payout ratio of 42% from earnings and 72.8% from cash flows, ensuring coverage and reliability over the past decade. Despite high debt levels, recent earnings growth of 130.7% enhances its financial position, though future earnings are projected to decline by 10.9% annually over three years. The company affirmed a quarterly dividend of $0.295 per share for Q3 2025 amidst ongoing share repurchases totaling $12 million since February 2022.</p><ul><li>Navigate through the intricacies of Douglas Dynamics with our comprehensive dividend report here.</li><li>Our expertly prepared valuation report Douglas Dynamics implies its share price may be lower than expected.</li></ul><figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/34393e04-4536-4bfa-977e-a8769bd72355/chart/historic-dividend?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/34393e04-4536-4bfa-977e-a8769bd72355/chart/historic-dividend"/><figcaption>PLOW Dividend History as at Oct 2025</figcaption></figure><h2>Teekay Tankers (TNK)</h2><p><strong>Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:</strong> ★★★★☆☆</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong> Teekay Tankers Ltd. offers marine transportation services to the oil industry both in Bermuda and globally, with a market cap of $1.78 billion.</p><p><strong>Operations:</strong> Teekay Tankers Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Tankers segment, contributing $869.50 million, and its Marine Services and Other segment, which adds $127.80 million.</p><p><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 3.9%</p><p>Teekay Tankers maintains a low payout ratio of 36.7%, ensuring dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, despite revenue and net income declines in recent quarters. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility, with payments increasing over the past decade but remaining unreliable. The company declared a fixed cash dividend of US$0.25 per share for Q2 2025, payable on August 22, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns amid fluctuating financial performance.</p><ul><li>Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Teekay Tankers.</li><li>Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Teekay Tankers is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.</li></ul><figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/4065fd5c-e033-42ef-9f8c-bf6c02ff8a95/chart/historic-dividend?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/4065fd5c-e033-42ef-9f8c-bf6c02ff8a95/chart/historic-dividend"/><figcaption>TNK Dividend History as at Oct 2025</figcaption></figure><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li>Take a closer look at our Top US Dividend Stocks list of 123 companies by clicking here.</li><li>Are you invested in these stocks already? 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<p>As the U.S. stock market experiences mixed results amid a government shutdown, investors are turning to dividend stocks for stability. OceanFirst Financial, with a dividend yield of 4.48%, is highlighted as a reliable option, maintaining consistent quarterly dividends despite a decline in net income. Other notable dividend stocks include Douglas Dynamics and Teekay Tankers, offering yields of 3.76% and 3.9%, respectively. These companies demonstrate strong dividend coverage ratios, making them appealing for investors seeking income and growth in uncertain times.</p>

OceanFirst Financial And 2 Other Top Dividend Stocks