10 Best and Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

4. U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 63

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) is among the best dividend stocks to invest in. It is a broad-based financial services provider, offering a wide range of solutions across consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, payment processing, and corporate finance. The bank caters to individuals, businesses, and institutions nationwide, providing services that include basic bank accounts as well as advanced financial tools like treasury management for large corporations.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) recently reported earnings for the second quarter of 2025, posting revenue of $7 billion, which showed a 2% growth from the same period last year. Its net income came in at $1.815 billion for the quarter, marking a 13.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.11 from $0.97 in the second quarter of 2024. The company achieved a return on tangible common equity of 18.0%, a return on average assets of 1.08%, and posted an efficiency ratio of 59.2%.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) announced on July 1 that it intends to raise its quarterly dividend by 4%, increasing it from $0.50 to $0.52 per share. The decision follows the company’s successful performance in the Federal Reserve’s stress test. Alongside the dividend hike, the company also plans to move forward with share repurchases as part of its ongoing $5 billion buyback program.

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.32%, as of July 27. The company has raised its payouts for 14 years in a row.