Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2026

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it is up 29% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 16% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for growth can be appealing options for investors seeking stability and income.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 5.47% ★★★★★★ Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) 5.65% ★★★★★★ Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) 3.75% ★★★★★☆ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.27% ★★★★★★ First Community Bankshares (FCBC) 5.12% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 4.84% ★★★★★★ Donegal Group (DGIC.A) 4.28% ★★★★★★ Dillard's (DDS) 5.35% ★★★★★★ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 5.00% ★★★★★★ Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) 5.16% ★★★★★☆

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Cal-Maine Foods

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

Overview: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs and related products with a market cap of approximately $3.68 billion.

Operations: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. generates revenue primarily from the production and distribution of shell eggs, amounting to approximately $3.46 billion.

Dividend Yield: 10.8%

Cal-Maine Foods offers a high dividend yield of 10.81%, placing it among the top 25% of US dividend payers, yet its dividends have been historically volatile and unreliable. Despite trading below estimated fair value and having dividends well-covered by earnings (33.2%) and cash flows (55%), recent earnings have declined significantly, with net income dropping to US$50.46 million from US$508.53 million year-over-year, highlighting potential risks for dividend sustainability amid ongoing strategic acquisitions and investments.

Click here to discover the nuances of Cal-Maine Foods with our detailed analytical dividend report. Our expertly prepared valuation report Cal-Maine Foods implies its share price may be lower than expected.CALM Dividend History as at Apr 2026

First Merchants

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

Overview: First Merchants Corporation, with a market cap of $2.52 billion, operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank, offering commercial and consumer banking services.

Operations: First Merchants Corporation generates revenue of $637.81 million from its Community Banking segment.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

First Merchants offers a stable dividend yield of 3.56%, supported by a low payout ratio of 42.5%, though it falls short compared to the top US dividend payers. Despite recent earnings decline, with net income dropping to US$28.16 million from US$55.34 million, dividends have been reliable and growing over the past decade. The company is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, but recent insider selling could signal caution for investors.

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Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of First Merchants stock in this dividend report. The analysis detailed in our First Merchants valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.FRME Dividend History as at Apr 2026

Atlantic Union Bankshares

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

Overview: Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation, with a market cap of $5.40 billion, operates as the bank holding company for Atlantic Union Bank, offering a range of banking and financial services to consumers and businesses in the United States.

Operations: Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation generates revenue through its provision of banking and financial services to both individual consumers and business clients across the United States.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Atlantic Union Bankshares provides a stable dividend yield of 3.88%, though slightly below the top US dividend payers. With a payout ratio of 60.3%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and forecasted to improve further, with a projected payout ratio of 36.5% in three years. Recent earnings growth has been strong, evidenced by net income rising to US$122.17 million from US$49.82 million year-over-year, supporting its consistent dividend history over the past decade.

Take a closer look at Atlantic Union Bankshares' potential here in our dividend report. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares in the market.AUB Dividend History as at Apr 2026

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Companies discussed in this article include CALMFRME and AUB.

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