Atlantic Union (AUB) Could Be a Great Choice

Atlantic Union (AUB), a Northeast-based finance stock, offers an attractive dividend yield of 3.74% with a current annualized dividend of $1.48, up 6.5% year-over-year. The company has increased dividends 4 times over the last 5 years with an average annual increase of 6.64%. With a solid payout ratio of 41% and expected earnings growth of 9.30% for 2026, AUB presents a compelling income investment opportunity, though it carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).