Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2025

As the U.S. stock market navigates a challenging landscape with AI stocks under pressure and economic data closely watched, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid volatility. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance potential risks with steady returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Provident Financial Services (PFS) 4.61% ★★★★★★ Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 5.19% ★★★★★★ OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 4.86% ★★★★★★ Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) 5.19% ★★★★★☆ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.29% ★★★★★★ Farmers National Banc (FMNB) 4.72% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 5.47% ★★★★★★ Dillard's (DDS) 4.78% ★★★★★★ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 4.98% ★★★★★★ Citizens & Northern (CZNC) 5.10% ★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 113 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

American Coastal Insurance

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

Overview: American Coastal Insurance Corporation operates through its subsidiaries in the commercial and personal property and casualty insurance sector in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $625.17 million.

Operations: American Coastal Insurance Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Commercial Lines Business, which accounts for $328.33 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

American Coastal Insurance announced a special dividend of $0.75 per share, payable in January 2026, highlighting its commitment to returning value to shareholders. While the company's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of U.S. market payers, its historical dividend track record is volatile and unreliable. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value and having dividends well-covered by cash flows, insider selling raises concerns about future stability.

Get an in-depth perspective on American Coastal Insurance's performance by reading our dividend report here. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of American Coastal Insurance shares in the market.ACIC Dividend History as at Dec 2025

Virginia National Bankshares

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

Overview: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation, with a market cap of $229.86 million, operates as the holding company for Virginia National Bank, offering a variety of commercial and retail banking products and services in Virginia.

Operations: Virginia National Bankshares Corporation generates its revenue primarily through its banking operations, contributing $55.61 million, and VNB Trust & Estate Services, which adds $0.91 million.

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Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Virginia National Bankshares offers a stable dividend yield of 3.31%, though it falls short of the top U.S. payers' threshold of 4.4%. Its dividends have been reliably growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 41.6%. Recent leadership changes include Cathy W. Liles as CFO, ensuring continuity in financial management. The company trades at a discount to its estimated fair value and maintains consistent earnings growth, enhancing its dividend sustainability prospects.

Dive into the specifics of Virginia National Bankshares here with our thorough dividend report. The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Virginia National Bankshares' current price could be inflated.VABK Dividend History as at Dec 2025

J&J Snack Foods

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

Overview: J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures, markets, and distributes nutritional snack foods and beverages to the food service and retail supermarket industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with a market cap of approximately $1.84 billion.

Operations: J&J Snack Foods Corp.'s revenue segments consist of Food Service at $1.00 billion, Frozen Beverages at $368.06 million, and Retail Supermarket at $213.81 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

J&J Snack Foods provides a stable dividend yield of 3.4%, with payments reliably growing over the past decade. Despite recent earnings declines, its dividends remain well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, evidenced by payout ratios of 46.6% and 37.6% respectively. The company recently affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.80 per share, payable in January 2026, reflecting the Board's confidence in sustained payouts amid financial challenges such as declining net income and impairment charges.

Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of J&J Snack Foods. Our valuation report here indicates J&J Snack Foods may be overvalued.JJSF Dividend History as at Dec 2025

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Companies discussed in this article include ACICVABK and JJSF.

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