Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In March 2026

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 3.5% drop, although it has shown resilience with a 14% rise over the past year and an earnings growth forecast of 15% annually. In this context, dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for long-term appreciation can be attractive options for investors seeking stability amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Provident Financial Services (PFS) 4.62% ★★★★★★ Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 5.05% ★★★★★★ OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 5.65% ★★★★★★ Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) 6.08% ★★★★★★ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.73% ★★★★★★ First Community Bankshares (FCBC) 5.37% ★★★★★★ Farmers National Banc (FMNB) 5.19% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 4.60% ★★★★★★ Dillard's (DDS) 5.62% ★★★★★★ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 5.52% ★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 115 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Bank OZK

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

Overview: Bank OZK is a full-service Arkansas state-chartered bank offering retail and commercial banking services, with a market cap of approximately $4.91 billion.

Operations: Bank OZK generates its revenue primarily from its Community Banking segment, which accounts for $1.56 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Bank OZK offers stable and reliable dividends, consistently increasing over the past 10 years with a recent hike to $0.46 per share. Its payout ratio is low at 28.1%, indicating sustainable dividends covered by earnings now and in the future (forecasted at 30.6%). Despite a dividend yield of 4.11%, which is below top-tier payers, it trades at a good value relative to peers, enhancing its appeal for dividend-focused investors.

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

CompX International

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

Overview: CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America, with a market cap of $285.40 million.

Operations: CompX International Inc.'s revenue is derived from its Security Products segment, which accounts for $120.70 million, and its Marine Components segment, contributing $37.58 million.

Dividend Yield: 9.4%

CompX International maintains a high dividend yield of 9.39%, placing it among the top 25% of US dividend payers, though its dividends are not well covered by free cash flow, indicated by a cash payout ratio of 141.8%. Despite this, its dividends have been reliable and stable over the past decade. Recent earnings showed growth with net income rising to US$19.48 million for 2025, supporting its current payout ratio coverage via earnings at 75.9%.

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Dive into the specifics of CompX International here with our thorough dividend report. Our valuation report unveils the possibility CompX International's shares may be trading at a discount.CIX Dividend History as at Mar 2026

First Commonwealth Financial

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

Overview: First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that offers a range of consumer and commercial banking products and services in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $1.76 billion.

Operations: First Commonwealth Financial Corporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounted for $485.53 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

First Commonwealth Financial offers a stable dividend yield of 3.12%, though it falls below the top 25% of US dividend payers. Its dividends have been consistently reliable and are well covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 36.6%. Recent financial performance shows growth, with annual net income increasing to US$152.3 million in 2025 from US$142.57 million in the previous year, supporting ongoing dividend sustainability amidst insider selling concerns.

Navigate through the intricacies of First Commonwealth Financial with our comprehensive dividend report here. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that First Commonwealth Financial is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.FCF Dividend History as at Mar 2026

Summing It All Up

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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 OZK CIX and FCF.

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