15 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025 and Beyond

10. United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI)

Dividend Yield as of May 9: 4.17%

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) ranks tenth on our list of high-yield dividend stocks to invest in. The American bank holding company offers a wide range of related services and products to its consumers. As of March 31, 2025, United’s total consolidated assets stood at around $33 billion. The stock has surged by nearly 4% in the past 12 months.

In the first quarter of 2025, United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI) reported revenue of $290.3 million, which showed a 14% growth from the same period last year. The revenue also surpassed analysts’ estimates by $11.6 million. In addition, its EPS of $0.76 also beat the consensus by $0.13. During the quarter, it recorded several key achievements, including an all-time high net interest income, an improved net interest margin, the restart of share buybacks, and the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Piedmont Bancorp, Inc., based in Atlanta. The integration included the full conversion of Piedmont’s systems. Due to the acquisition, the quarter reflected higher average balances, revenues, and expenses, which included $30 million—or roughly $0.17 per diluted share—in merger-related noninterest costs and provisions for credit losses tied to the deal.

United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBSI)’s cash generation remained strong. The company had $2.3 billion available in cash and cash equivalents, up from $2 billion in December 2024. It currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.17%, as of May 9.