Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In July 2026

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a slight decline of 1.0%, yet it remains robust with a 15% increase over the past year and an optimistic forecast of 17% annual earnings growth. In such dynamic conditions, selecting dividend stocks that offer both stability and potential for income can be an effective strategy for investors looking to benefit from ongoing market trends.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 92 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

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Overview: International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. operates as a specialty commercial insurer and reinsurer, with a market cap of approximately $1.21 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

International General Insurance Holdings has been paying dividends for 6 years, with recent increases signaling growth potential. However, the dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability. Despite this, the payout ratio is low at 5.3%, indicating strong earnings coverage. The cash payout ratio of 52.8% also suggests dividends are well-supported by cash flows. Recently, IGIC expanded into India’s GIFT City and increased its quarterly dividend to US$0.075 per share—a significant 50% rise from previous payouts.

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Overview: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a global company involved in the design, production, marketing, sale, and distribution of toys and related products as well as consumer electronics, children’s furniture, costumes, sporting goods, and home furnishings with a market cap of approximately $280.39 million.

Operations: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. generates revenue from two main segments: Costumes, contributing $112.52 million, and Toys/Consumer Products, which account for $471.72 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

JAKKS Pacific recently declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.25 per share, with payouts covered by earnings and cash flows, indicating sustainability. However, as dividends have only just commenced, their reliability and growth potential remain uncertain. The company reported improved financials for Q2 2026, with net income of US$5.86 million compared to a loss last year. Despite this positive trend, profit margins have decreased from the previous year.

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Overview: Peoples Bancorp Inc. is the financial holding company for Peoples Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking products and services, with a market cap of $1.42 billion.

Operations: Peoples Bancorp Inc. generates its revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $434.54 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Peoples Bancorp offers a stable dividend history with a current yield of 4.17%, ranking in the top 25% of US dividend payers. The dividends are well covered by earnings, supported by a payout ratio of 49.7%. Recent earnings show growth, with Q2 net income rising to US$27.95 million from US$21.21 million last year, suggesting strong financial health despite recent net charge-offs of US$5.19 million for the quarter ending June 2026.

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