May 2026 Dividend Stocks To Consider

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.3%, and over the past 12 months, it is up by an impressive 28%, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In such a robust market environment, identifying dividend stocks that offer both stability and potential for income growth can be a prudent strategy for investors seeking to capitalize on these favorable conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 103 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

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

Overview: International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. operates as a global specialty insurance and reinsurance provider with a market cap of approximately $1.06 billion.

Operations: International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. generates revenue through its segments: Reinsurance ($83.70 million), Specialty Long-Tail ($122.64 million), and Specialty Short-Tail ($245.86 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

International General Insurance Holdings recently increased its quarterly dividend by 50% to $0.075 per share, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. The company’s dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flow, with payout ratios of 5.3% and 52.8%, respectively. Although the dividend yield is attractive at 5.5%, IGIC’s dividend history is relatively short and volatile over six years, suggesting caution for investors seeking reliable income streams.

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

Overview: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs and related products with a market cap of approximately $3.60 billion.

Operations: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its shell eggs segment, which accounts for $3.46 billion.

Dividend Yield: 11%

Cal-Maine Foods offers a compelling dividend yield of 10.99%, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 33.2%. However, its dividend history is volatile over the past decade, with recent decreases reflecting this instability. Despite earnings and cash flow covering dividends well, future earnings are forecasted to decline significantly. Recent strategic acquisitions aim to bolster growth despite challenges in maintaining stable income distribution for investors.

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

Overview: Bank OZK is a full-service Arkansas state-chartered bank offering retail and commercial banking services, with a market cap of approximately $5.28 billion.

Operations: Bank OZK generates revenue primarily through its Community Banking segment, which accounted for $1.56 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Bank OZK offers a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade. The recent quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.47 per share reflects its commitment to rewarding shareholders, supported by a low payout ratio of 28.8%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. Despite trading at 61.8% below estimated fair value, its 3.82% yield is slightly below top-tier US dividend payers but remains reliable and attractive for long-term investors seeking steady income streams.

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Companies discussed in this article include IGIC CALM and OZK.

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