February 2026's Top Dividend Stocks To Consider

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market has shown robust growth with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, driven by positive developments such as a new trade deal with India and expanding manufacturing activity. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a blend of income stability and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate the current economic landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating S&T Bancorp (STBA) 3.33% ★★★★★☆ Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) 5.03% ★★★★★★ OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 4.52% ★★★★★★ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.11% ★★★★★★ First Community Bankshares (FCBC) 5.92% ★★★★★★ Farmers National Banc (FMNB) 5.22% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 5.05% ★★★★★★ Dillard's (DDS) 4.93% ★★★★★★ CVB Financial (CVBF) 3.98% ★★★★★☆ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 4.98% ★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 95 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Burke & Herbert Financial Services

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

Overview: Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. is the bank holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company, offering community banking products and services in Virginia and Maryland, with a market cap of $984.07 million.

Operations: Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. generates revenue of $340.51 million from its community banking segment.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Burke & Herbert Financial Services offers a stable dividend profile with payments reliably growing over the past decade. The recent declaration of a US$0.55 per share dividend aligns with its history of consistent payouts, supported by a low payout ratio of 28.5%, ensuring coverage by earnings. Despite a lower yield compared to top-tier payers, its Price-To-Earnings ratio of 8.6x indicates good value relative to peers, while strategic moves like the merger with LINKBANCORP may bolster future growth prospects.

Dive into the specifics of Burke & Herbert Financial Services here with our thorough dividend report. Our expertly prepared valuation report Burke & Herbert Financial Services implies its share price may be lower than expected.BHRB Dividend History as at Feb 2026

Community Bancorp

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

Overview: Community Bancorp. is the bank holding company for Community National Bank, offering a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities in northern and central Vermont, with a market cap of $173.62 million.

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Operations: Community Bancorp.'s revenue primarily comes from its banking segment, which generated $47.41 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Community Bancorp maintains a stable dividend profile with consistent growth and reliability over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 32.5%, ensuring dividends are covered by earnings. Recent financial results show strong performance with net income increasing to US$16.97 million for 2025, up from US$12.76 million in 2024, enhancing its dividend sustainability. However, its yield of 3.21% is lower than top-tier payers in the US market (4.22%).

Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Community Bancorp. Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Community Bancorp's share price might be too pessimistic.CMTV Dividend History as at Feb 2026

Bank OZK

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

Overview: Bank OZK is a full-service Arkansas state-chartered bank offering retail and commercial banking services across the United States, with a market cap of approximately $5.25 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Bank OZK offers a stable dividend profile, consistently increasing its dividends for 62 consecutive quarters. The recent dividend increase to US$0.46 per share highlights this trend. With a low payout ratio of 28.1%, the dividends are well covered by earnings, suggesting sustainability. Despite reliable payments and growth over the past decade, its yield of 3.8% is below the top tier in the US market (4.25%). Recent earnings showed slight declines in net income but steady interest income growth.

Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Bank OZK's dividend report. Our valuation report here indicates Bank OZK may be undervalued.OZK Dividend History as at Feb 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 BHRBCMTV and OZK.

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