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description: "The article highlights top US dividend stocks to enhance portfolios amidst market fluctuations. It details three specific picks: Peoples Financial Services (PFIS), Valley National Bancorp (VLY), and Global Ship Lease (GSL). PFIS offers a 3.6% yield with stable payouts despite modest growth. VLY provides a 3.1% yield supported by strong Q2 earnings and low payout ratios. GSL boasts a high 5.6% yield with well-covered dividends, though earnings are projected to decline. The piece serves as general investment commentary rather than financial advice."
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# Top 3 Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

The United States market remained flat over the last week but has seen an impressive 18% rise over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 16% annually. In this context, dividend stocks can be a valuable addition to portfolios, offering potential income and stability amidst fluctuating market conditions.

### Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

**Name**

**Dividend Yield**

**Dividend Rating**

Watsco (WSO)

4.27%

★★★★★☆

OTC Markets Group (OTCM)

5.49%

★★★★★★

Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)

5.37%

★★★★★★

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)

3.64%

★★★★★☆

First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK)

4.94%

★★★★★★

Ennis (EBF)

4.59%

★★★★★★

Columbia Banking System (COLB)

4.73%

★★★★★★

Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF)

4.13%

★★★★★★

Bladex (BLX)

4.70%

★★★★★☆

Accenture (ACN)

3.93%

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 95 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

## Peoples Financial Services (PFIS)

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

**Overview:** Peoples Financial Services Corp. is the bank holding company for Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company, offering commercial and retail banking services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York with a market cap of $711.84 million.

**Operations:** Peoples Financial Services Corp. generates revenue through its operations in commercial and retail banking services across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

**Dividend Yield:** 3.6%

Peoples Financial Services recently declared a third-quarter dividend of US$0.625 per share, highlighting its commitment to stable payouts. Despite a slight decline in net income for Q2 2026, the company's dividends remain reliable and have grown over the past decade. With a payout ratio of 43.8%, dividends are well-covered by earnings, though its yield of 3.55% is modest compared to top-tier dividend payers in the U.S. market.

-   Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Peoples Financial Services stock in this dividend report.
-   Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Peoples Financial Services shares in the market.

PFIS Dividend History as at Aug 2026

## Valley National Bancorp (VLY)

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

**Overview:** Valley National Bancorp, with a market cap of $7.92 billion, operates as the holding company for Valley National Bank, offering a range of commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management financial services.

**Operations:** Valley National Bancorp generates revenue through its diverse financial services, including commercial and private banking, retail banking, insurance offerings, and wealth management.

**Dividend Yield:** 3.1%

Valley National Bancorp's recent earnings report shows strong growth, with net income rising to US$170.89 million in Q2 2026. The company maintains a quarterly dividend of US$0.11 per share, supported by a low payout ratio of 36.9%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings now and forecasted for the future. However, its yield of 3.08% is below top-tier U.S. dividend payers, and the dividend has not grown over the past decade despite stable payouts.

-   Dive into the specifics of Valley National Bancorp here with our thorough dividend report.
-   According our valuation report, there's an indication that Valley National Bancorp's share price might be on the cheaper side.

VLY Dividend History as at Aug 2026

## Global Ship Lease (GSL)

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

**Overview:** Global Ship Lease, Inc. owns and charters containerships under fixed-rate agreements to container liner companies globally, with a market cap of $1.60 billion.

**Operations:** Global Ship Lease, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its transportation-shipping segment, amounting to $757.04 million.

**Dividend Yield:** 5.6%

Global Ship Lease's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with low payout ratios of 22.8% and 22.2%, respectively, despite a history of volatility over the past decade. The company recently declared a dividend of US$0.625 per Class A common share for Q1 2026. Its dividend yield is among the top 25% in the U.S., though earnings are projected to decline by an average of 8.2% annually over the next three years.

-   Take a closer look at Global Ship Lease's potential here in our dividend report.
-   Our valuation report unveils the possibility Global Ship Lease's shares may be trading at a discount.

GSL Dividend History as at Aug 2026

## Key Takeaways

-   Unlock our comprehensive list of 95 Top US Dividend Stocks by clicking here.
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-   Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value.

 *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.*

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### Related Stocks

- [VLY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VLY.US.md)
- [GSL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GSL.US.md)
- [PFIS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PFIS.US.md)
- [WSO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WSO.US.md)
- [OHI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/OHI.US.md)
- [HBAN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HBAN.US.md)
- [FIBK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FIBK.US.md)
- [EBF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/EBF.US.md)
- [COLB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COLB.US.md)
- [KOF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/KOF.US.md)
- [BLX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BLX.US.md)
- [ACN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ACN.US.md)
- [WSO.B.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WSO.B.US.md)
- [GSL-B.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GSL-B.US.md)

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