Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In September 2026
The United States market has remained flat over the last week, but it has shown a robust 18% rise over the past 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In this context, identifying strong dividend stocks can be an effective strategy for investors seeking steady income and potential growth in a dynamic market environment.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) | 4.24% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OTC Markets Group (OTCM) | 5.36% | ★★★★★★ |
| Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) | 3.63% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) | 4.32% | ★★★★★☆ |
| First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) | 5.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ennis (EBF) | 4.69% | ★★★★★★ |
| Columbia Banking System (COLB) | 4.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF) | 4.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Bladex (BLX) | 4.92% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Accenture (ACN) | 3.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 100 stocks from our Top US Dividend Stocks screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
CME Group (CME)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: CME Group Inc. operates global contract markets for trading futures and options on futures contracts, with a market cap of approximately $99.88 billion.
Operations: CME Group Inc. generates revenue from unclassified services totaling approximately $6.76 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4%
CME Group offers a dividend yield of 4.02%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. market dividend payers, though its payout has been volatile and not consistently covered by free cash flow, with a high cash payout ratio of 96.9%. Despite this, earnings growth at 12% annually over five years supports the dividend's sustainability to some extent. Recent product expansions into equity and energy futures may further bolster revenue streams.
- Dive into the specifics of CME Group here with our thorough dividend report.
- Our expertly prepared valuation report CME Group implies its share price may be too high.
JAKKS Pacific (JAKK)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a global company involved in designing, producing, marketing, selling, and distributing toys and related products as well as consumer electronics and kids' furniture with a market cap of approximately $280.75 million.
Operations: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. generates revenue from its main segments: Costumes, which contribute $112.52 million, and Toys/Consumer Products, which account for $471.72 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
JAKKS Pacific declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on August 28, 2026. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 70.2% and 32.4%, respectively. Despite stable payments over the past two years, the dividend has not grown since inception. Recent earnings show improvement with net income rising to $5.86 million in Q2 2026 from a loss previously, supporting potential sustainability of future payouts.
- Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of JAKKS Pacific stock in this dividend report.
- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that JAKKS Pacific is trading behind its estimated value.
Qfin Holdings (QFIN)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Qfin Holdings, Inc. operates an AI-driven credit-tech platform under the Qifu Jietiao brand in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of approximately $1.04 billion.
Operations: Qfin Holdings, Inc. generates revenue from its AI-driven credit-tech platform under the Qifu Jietiao brand, with unclassified services contributing CN¥16.77 billion to its financial performance in the People’s Republic of China.
Dividend Yield: 17.9%
Qfin Holdings has increased dividends over the past five years, maintaining a low cash payout ratio of 14.8%, indicating strong coverage by cash flows. However, dividend payments have been volatile and earnings are forecast to decline by 5.2% annually over the next three years, raising sustainability concerns despite a payout ratio of 28.4%. Recent financials show declining revenue and net income, potentially impacting future dividend stability amidst ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Qfin Holdings' dividend report.
- Our expertly prepared valuation report Qfin Holdings implies its share price may be lower than expected.
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