--- title: "Three Compelling Dividend Stocks To Consider" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286805876.md" description: "The U.S. market has seen a 24% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually. Notable dividend stocks include.B. Corporation (3.05% yield), Korn Ferry (3.01% yield), and National Bank Holdings (3.14% yield), all showing strong financial health and growth potential. These companies have low payout ratios and are trading below their estimated fair values, making them attractive options for investors seeking steady income." datetime: "2026-05-18T18:05:44.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286805876.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286805876.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286805876.md) --- # Three Compelling Dividend Stocks To Consider The United States market remained flat over the last week but has shown a robust 24% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually. In this context, identifying strong dividend stocks can be an effective strategy for investors seeking steady income and potential capital appreciation amidst these dynamic market conditions. ### Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States **Name** **Dividend Yield** **Dividend Rating** Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 5.09% ★★★★★☆ OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 5.57% ★★★★★★ Korn Ferry (KFY) 3.01% ★★★★★☆ Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) 4.44% ★★★★★☆ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.52% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 4.99% ★★★★★★ Donegal Group (DGIC.A) 4.51% ★★★★★★ Credicorp (BAP) 4.61% ★★★★★☆ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 5.14% ★★★★★★ Accenture (ACN) 3.86% ★★★★★☆ Click here to see the full list of 109 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener. Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks. ## F.N.B (FNB) **Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:** ★★★★☆☆ **Overview:** F.N.B. Corporation is a bank and financial holding company offering diverse financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $6.08 billion. **Operations:** F.N.B. Corporation generates its revenue primarily from Community Banking ($1.65 billion), supplemented by Wealth Management ($84 million) and Insurance ($20 million) services. **Dividend Yield:** 3% F.N.B. Corporation offers a stable and reliable dividend, with payments growing over the past decade and currently yielding 3.05%. The company's low payout ratio of 29.6% ensures dividends are well covered by earnings. Despite trading at a significant discount to its fair value estimate, FNB's stock is valued attractively relative to peers. Recent developments include a new $250 million share repurchase program and an increase in quarterly dividends, indicating confidence in financial stability amidst consistent earnings growth. - Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of F.N.B. - In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that F.N.B is trading behind its estimated value. FNB Dividend History as at May 2026 ## Korn Ferry (KFY) **Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:** ★★★★★☆ **Overview:** Korn Ferry, with a market cap of $3.31 billion, provides organizational consulting services globally through its subsidiaries. **Operations:** Korn Ferry's revenue is derived from various segments, including RPO ($362.89 million), Digital ($365.88 million), Consulting excluding Digital ($679.10 million), Executive Search across EMEA ($214.48 million), Asia Pacific ($96.54 million), Latin America ($27.83 million), North America ($570.31 million), and Professional Search & Interim excluding RPO ($542.73 million). **Dividend Yield:** 3% Korn Ferry's dividend strategy is supported by a low payout ratio of 37.3%, ensuring coverage by both earnings and cash flows. The company has consistently grown dividends over the past decade, recently increasing its quarterly dividend by 15% to US$0.55 per share, indicating robust financial health. Despite a modest yield of 3.01%, Korn Ferry trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its attractiveness for value-conscious investors amidst steady earnings growth and strategic share repurchases totaling US$615.6 million. - Click here to discover the nuances of Korn Ferry with our detailed analytical dividend report. - The analysis detailed in our Korn Ferry valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value. KFY Dividend History as at May 2026 ## National Bank Holdings (NBHC) **Simply Wall St Dividend Rating:** ★★★★☆☆ **Overview:** National Bank Holdings Corporation, with a market cap of $1.83 billion, operates as the bank holding company for NBH Bank, offering a range of banking products and financial services to commercial, business, and consumer clients in the United States. **Operations:** National Bank Holdings Corporation generates revenue of $429.18 million from its banking operations, providing a variety of financial services to its clients in the United States. **Dividend Yield:** 3.1% National Bank Holdings offers a stable dividend, currently at US$0.32 per share, supported by a low payout ratio of 47.4%, indicating strong earnings coverage. Its dividends have been growing reliably over the past decade with minimal volatility. Despite trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value, the dividend yield of 3.14% is modest compared to top-tier US payers. Recent strategic moves include a $40.88 million shelf registration and ongoing share buybacks totaling $31.27 million this year, reflecting financial prudence and shareholder value focus amidst fluctuating earnings performance. - Dive into the specifics of National Bank Holdings here with our thorough dividend report. - Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of National Bank Holdings shares in the market. NBHC Dividend History as at May 2026 ## Seize The Opportunity - Click through to start exploring the rest of the 106 Top US Dividend Stocks now. - Have you diversified into these companies? 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