Mashreqbank PSC And Two Other High-Yield Dividend Stocks To Consider

As global markets exhibit mixed signals with ongoing shifts in major indices and economic indicators, investors continue to navigate through a landscape marked by both challenges and opportunities. In this context, high-yield dividend stocks like Mashreqbank PSC can offer a compelling consideration for those looking to potentially enhance portfolio stability and income in uncertain times.

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Mashreqbank PSC (DFM:MASQ)

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

Overview: Mashreqbank PSC is a financial institution based in the UAE, offering a range of banking services to individuals and small businesses, with a market capitalization of approximately AED 44.93 billion.

Operations: Mashreqbank PSC generates revenue through several key segments: Retail banking (AED 4.15 billion), Wholesale Banking (AED 4.73 billion), Insurance & Others (AED 1.63 billion), and Treasury and Capital Markets (AED 1.30 billion).

Dividend Yield: 8.3%

Mashreqbank PSC recently reported a robust increase in net interest income and net income for the first half of 2024, indicating financial growth. The bank’s dividend yield stands at 8.26%, ranking in the top quartile within its market, with a history of increasing payouts over the past decade. However, dividends have shown volatility and unreliability over this period. Despite this, current earnings cover the dividend payments with a payout ratio of 40.9%, suggesting sustainability at present levels.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Mashreqbank PSC's dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Mashreqbank PSC's current price could be quite moderate.

Neste Oyj (HLSE:NESTE)

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

Overview: Neste Oyj specializes in producing renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, operating across Finland, other Nordic countries, the Baltic Rim, various European regions, and North and South America with a market capitalization of approximately €14.60 billion.

Operations: Neste Oyj generates revenue primarily through three segments: Oil Products (€12.30 billion), Renewable Products (€8.08 billion), and Marketing & Services (€5.09 billion).

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

Neste Oyj maintains a 10-year track record of stable and growing dividend payments, with a current yield placing it in the top 25% of Finnish dividend payers. However, the dividends are poorly covered by both earnings and cash flows, evidenced by high payout ratios exceeding earnings by 96.4% and cash flows by 1589.4%. Recent financials reveal a challenging environment: Q2 saw significant losses with sales dropping to €4.64 billion from €5.35 billion year-over-year, alongside a net loss of €144 million compared to prior profits, indicating potential pressure on future dividends.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Neste Oyj with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Neste Oyj's current price could be inflated.

Momentum Group (JSE:MTM)

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

Overview: Momentum Group Limited offers insurance-based financial services to individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations both in South Africa and globally, with a market capitalization of ZAR 34.48 billion.

Operations: Momentum Group Limited generates revenue through various segments including Momentum Retail with ZAR 12.02 billion, Metropolitan Life at ZAR 8.38 billion, Momentum Investments contributing ZAR 41.46 billion, Momentum Metropolitan Africa at ZAR 5.49 billion, and Momentum Corporate (excluding Momentum Metropolitan Health) which brings in ZAR 20.62 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Momentum Group's dividend sustainability is underpinned by a payout ratio of 39.5%, ensuring earnings sufficiently cover distributions. However, its dividend yield at 5.11% falls below the top quartile in the ZA market, and historical payments have shown volatility over the past decade, lacking consistency. Recent strategic shifts and executive changes might influence future dividend policies, following its name change to Momentum Group Limited effective July 17, 2024.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Momentum Group stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Momentum Group's shares may be trading at a premium.

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