Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks To Consider

As hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal buoy investor sentiment, most Gulf markets have seen an upswing, with Dubai's main share index notably advancing by 2.4%. In this context of geopolitical optimism and market growth, dividend stocks in the Middle East offer potential stability and income, making them an attractive consideration for investors seeking to capitalize on these favorable conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Palms Sports PJSC (ADX:PALMS)

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

Overview: Palms Sports PJSC offers sports training programs, focusing on Jiu-Jitsu and other sports in the United Arab Emirates, with a market cap of AED1.10 billion.

Operations: Palms Sports PJSC generates revenue primarily through Coaching and Training (AED454.78 million), Guarding and Cleaning (AED614.81 million), and Educational Services (AED74.79 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

Palms Sports PJSC's dividend yield of 7.71% ranks it among the top 25% in the AE market, yet its dividend reliability is questionable due to volatility and declining payments over two years. Though dividends are covered by earnings (payout ratio of 72.9%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio of 60.7%), their sustainability remains uncertain given the unstable track record despite a modest annual earnings growth rate of 5.2%.

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Platform Turizm Tasimacilik Gida Insaat Temizlik Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:PLTUR)

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

Overview: Platform Turizm Tasimacilik Gida Insaat Temizlik Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi operates in Türkiye and Pakistan, offering personnel transportation and fleet leasing services, with a market cap of TRY5.70 billion.

Operations: Platform Turizm Tasimacilik Gida Insaat Temizlik Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi generates its revenue through its operations in personnel transportation and fleet leasing services across Türkiye and Pakistan.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Platform Turizm's dividend yield of 3.26% places it in the top 25% of dividend payers in Turkey, though its reliability is undermined by volatility over three years and a recent drop in profit margins to 6.7%. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 61.8%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 18.7%). The company trades at a discount to its estimated fair value but faces challenges from large one-off items affecting financial results.

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• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Platform Turizm Tasimacilik Gida Insaat Temizlik Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)

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

Overview: The Saudi National Bank, with a market cap of SAR233.84 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer banking and investment management services both within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Operations: The Saudi National Bank generates revenue from several key segments, including Retail (SAR16.43 billion), Wholesale (SAR17.72 billion), International (SAR2.28 billion), and Capital Market (SAR2.39 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Saudi National Bank's dividend yield of 5.84% is slightly below the top 25% in Saudi Arabia, reflecting a history of volatility over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 52.2%, expected to remain sustainable at 54.6% in three years. The bank's recent Q1 results show net income growth to SAR 6.42 billion, supporting its capacity for future dividend payments amidst good relative value and analyst optimism on stock price appreciation.

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• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Saudi National Bank is trading behind its estimated value.

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