Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2026

The United States market has remained flat over the past week, yet it has experienced a significant 29% rise over the last 12 months, with earnings expected to grow by 16% annually in the coming years. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a compelling combination of income and potential capital appreciation, making them worth considering for those seeking stability and growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

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Overview: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., operating through its subsidiary JBSS Ventures, LLC, specializes in processing and distributing tree nuts and peanuts in the United States with a market cap of approximately $895.77 million.

Operations: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. generates revenue through the processing and distribution of tree nuts and peanuts in the U.S.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

John B. Sanfilippo & Son has shown a history of dividend growth over the past decade, with a low payout ratio of 15.7%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings. However, its dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable, with a yield of 3.06% below top-tier US payers. Recent earnings showed mixed results; Q3 sales increased to US$281.78 million while net income decreased to US$16.85 million year-over-year, yet they announced a special cash dividend returning approximately US$17.6 million to shareholders in May 2026.

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Overview: Weibo Corporation operates as a social media platform in the People’s Republic of China, facilitating content creation, discovery, and distribution, with a market cap of approximately $2.00 billion.

Operations: Weibo Corporation generates its revenue primarily from Advertising and Marketing, which accounts for $1.50 billion, and Value-Added Services, contributing $255.59 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.3%

Weibo’s dividend yield is in the top 25% of US payers at 7.25%, but its stability and growth are uncertain as dividends have just begun. The payout ratios—32.4% for earnings and 31.4% for cash flow—indicate sustainability, despite recent earnings volatility with a net loss of US$4.72 million in Q4 2025, contrasting with a full-year net income of US$449.02 million, supporting its ability to maintain payments amidst fluctuating performance.

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Overview: Credicorp Ltd. is a financial services company offering a range of banking products and services across several countries, including Peru and the United States, with a market cap of approximately $25.24 billion.

Operations: Credicorp’s revenue segments include Universal Banking through Banco De Crédito Del Perú at PEN 14.45 billion and Banco De Crédito De Bolivia at PEN 377 million, Microfinance via Mibanco at PEN 1.87 billion and Mibanco Colombia (including Edyficar S.A.S.) at PEN 393 million, Insurance and Pension Funds with Pacífico Seguros and Subsidiaries generating PEN 1.75 billion and Prima AFP contributing PEN 404 million, along with Investment Management and Advisory services bringing in PEN 1.06 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Credicorp’s dividend yield of 3.24% lags behind the top 25% in the US, and its payment history has been volatile over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 49%, and future coverage is expected to remain stable. Recent board changes could impact governance, while amended dividend policies emphasize financial performance and regulatory compliance. Earnings grew significantly last year, supporting potential dividend sustainability amidst challenges like high non-performing loans at 4.6%.

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