May 2026 Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

The United States market has shown impressive growth, rising 2.5% over the last week and 26% over the past year, with earnings projected to increase by 17% annually. In this thriving environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer both stability and potential for income can be a strategic move to enhance your portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 4.81% ★★★★★☆ OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 5.68% ★★★★★★ Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) 3.86% ★★★★★☆ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.20% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 4.90% ★★★★★★ Donegal Group (DGIC.A) 4.44% ★★★★★★ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 4.92% ★★★★★★ Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) 4.94% ★★★★★☆ Automatic Data Processing (ADP) 3.11% ★★★★★☆ Accenture (ACN) 3.68% ★★★★★☆

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

First Community Bankshares

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

Overview: First Community Bankshares, Inc. is the financial holding company for First Community Bank, offering a range of banking products and services with a market cap of $799.57 million.

Operations: First Community Bankshares, Inc. generates revenue primarily through its community banking segment, which accounts for $171.60 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

First Community Bankshares, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, marking its 41st consecutive year of regular dividends and 16th year of increases. With a payout ratio of 46.7%, the dividend is well covered by earnings and offers an attractive yield at 5.24%, placing it in the top quartile among U.S. dividend payers. Despite recent net charge-offs, financial performance remains stable with net interest income rising to $33.29 million for Q1 2026 from $30.3 million in Q1 2025.

Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in First Community Bankshares' dividend report. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of First Community Bankshares shares in the market.FCBC Dividend History as at May 2026

Westamerica Bancorporation

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

Overview: Westamerica Bancorporation is a bank holding company for Westamerica Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to individual and commercial customers in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $1.30 billion.

Operations: Westamerica Bancorporation generates revenue primarily through its banking segment, which accounts for $253.92 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Westamerica Bancorporation has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.48 per share, reflecting consistent growth over the past decade. Despite a forecasted earnings decline, the dividend remains well-covered by a low payout ratio of 41%. Recent buyback plans have expanded to 4 million shares, potentially enhancing shareholder value. Although trading below estimated fair value, the current yield of 3.28% is lower than top-tier U.S. dividend payers but maintains reliability and stability over ten years.

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Click here to discover the nuances of Westamerica Bancorporation with our detailed analytical dividend report. In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Westamerica Bancorporation is trading behind its estimated value.WABC Dividend History as at May 2026

Ennis

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

Overview: Ennis, Inc. produces and sells business forms and other printed products in the United States with a market cap of $512.94 million.

Operations: Ennis, Inc. generates revenue from its print segment, amounting to $392.40 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Ennis, Inc. offers a compelling dividend profile with its stable and reliable payments over the past decade. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 60.1% from earnings and 61.7% from cash flows. Recent earnings report shows steady performance with full-year net income rising to $42.63 million, ensuring dividends remain well-covered despite sales slightly declining to $392.4 million from the previous year.

Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Ennis. According our valuation report, there's an indication that Ennis' share price might be on the cheaper side.EBF Dividend History as at May 2026

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