Spotlight On Three Prominent Dividend Stocks

As global markets navigate a choppy start to the year, with U.S. equities experiencing declines amid inflation concerns and political uncertainty, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that offer stability and income potential. In this environment, dividend stocks can be appealing for their ability to provide consistent returns through regular payouts, making them a key consideration for those looking to weather market volatility while benefiting from long-term growth prospects.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.07%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.38%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.08%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.56%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.61%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.58%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.91%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	4.07%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.89%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.93%	★★★★★★

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

Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC (ADX:ADNH)

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

Overview: Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC owns and manages hotels in the United Arab Emirates with a market cap of AED76.73 billion.

Operations: The revenue segments for Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC include AED1.39 billion from hotels and AED302.40 million from transport services.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC has shown a volatile dividend history over the past decade, though recent increases suggest some improvement. Despite this volatility, its dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 18.2% and 47.7%, respectively. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, offering good relative value compared to peers. However, its dividend yield of 3.19% remains below top-tier levels in the AE market.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Jiangxi Ganyue ExpresswayLTD (SHSE:600269)

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

Overview: Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates and manages expressways in China, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥12.19 billion.

Operations: Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway Co., Ltd. generates revenue through the operation and management of expressways in China.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway LTD has experienced volatility in its dividend payments over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.06% placing it among the top 25% in the CN market. Despite a low payout ratio of 30.2%, dividends are not well covered by cash flows, indicated by a high cash payout ratio of 154.7%. The company's earnings have grown recently, but sales declined to CNY 4.56 billion for the nine months ending September 2024.

• Dive into the specifics of Jiangxi Ganyue ExpresswayLTD here with our thorough dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Jiangxi Ganyue ExpresswayLTD is trading beyond its estimated value.

Idemitsu KosanLtd (TSE:5019)

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

Overview: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. operates in the petroleum, basic chemicals, functional materials, power and renewable energy, and resources sectors both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥1.35 trillion.

Operations: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Petroleum at ¥7.67 billion, Resources at ¥273.14 million, Basic Chemicals at ¥660.07 million, Power and Renewable Energy at ¥138.70 million, and Highly Functional Materials at ¥543.61 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Idemitsu Kosan Ltd. maintains a stable dividend history with reliable payments over the past decade, supported by a low cash payout ratio of 14.8%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by cash flows. The recent dividend increase to ¥18 per share reflects its commitment to shareholder returns despite a lower yield of 3.46% compared to top-tier JP payers. Strategic investments in sustainable aviation fuels and share buybacks highlight efforts towards long-term growth and value creation amidst high debt levels.

• Take a closer look at Idemitsu KosanLtd's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Idemitsu KosanLtd is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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