Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2026

The United States market has shown robust growth, climbing 1.8% in the past week and 28% over the last year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually. In such a thriving environment, dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for capital appreciation can be appealing options for investors seeking both income and growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 4.82% ★★★★★☆ OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 5.67% ★★★★★★ Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) 3.85% ★★★★★☆ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.28% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 4.87% ★★★★★★ Donegal Group (DGIC.A) 4.51% ★★★★★★ Credicorp (BAP) 4.29% ★★★★★☆ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 4.99% ★★★★★★ Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) 4.83% ★★★★★☆ Accenture (ACN) 3.65% ★★★★★☆

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

DHT Holdings

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

Overview: DHT Holdings, Inc. owns and operates crude oil tankers in regions including Monaco, Singapore, Norway, and India with a market cap of $2.72 billion.

Operations: DHT Holdings generates its revenue of $659.44 million from its fleet of crude oil tankers.

Dividend Yield: 6%

DHT Holdings offers a high dividend yield of 5.99%, placing it among the top 25% of US dividend payers, but its dividends have been historically volatile and not covered by free cash flows. Recent earnings growth is notable, with Q1 2026 net income at US$164.53 million compared to US$44.12 million a year ago. The company is enhancing its fleet with new VLCC deliveries, potentially boosting future earnings despite forecasts for declining earnings over the next three years.

Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of DHT Holdings stock in this dividend report. In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that DHT Holdings is trading behind its estimated value.DHT Dividend History as at May 2026

EOG Resources

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

Overview: EOG Resources, Inc. is engaged in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas across the United States and internationally with a market cap of $71.53 billion.

Operations: EOG Resources generates revenue primarily from its crude oil and natural gas exploration and production segment, which accounted for $23.57 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

EOG Resources' dividend yield of 3.03% is below the top 25% of US payers, but its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.5% and 54.8%, respectively. Despite a volatile dividend history, recent increases suggest growth potential. The company announced a $10 billion increase in its buyback plan and reported strong Q1 earnings with net income rising to $1.98 billion from $1.46 billion last year.

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Take a closer look at EOG Resources' potential here in our dividend report. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of EOG Resources shares in the market.EOG Dividend History as at May 2026

Watsco

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

Overview: Watsco, Inc. distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment along with related parts and supplies across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean with a market cap of approximately $15.62 billion.

Operations: Watsco, Inc.'s revenue from its wholesale electronics segment is approximately $7.24 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Watsco's dividend yield of 3.61% is lower than the top 25% of US dividend payers, with a high payout ratio of 98.3%, indicating dividends are not well-covered by earnings but are supported by cash flows at a 77.3% cash payout ratio. The company has consistently increased dividends over the past decade, recently announcing a 10% hike to $13.20 annually per share, despite flat Q1 earnings with net income at $79.07 million compared to last year’s $80.06 million.

Navigate through the intricacies of Watsco with our comprehensive dividend report here. Our valuation report here indicates Watsco may be overvalued.WSO Dividend History as at May 2026

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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.

Companies discussed in this article include DHTEOG and WSO.

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