Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks To Watch In April 2025

As most Gulf markets end higher on the potential for U.S. tariff exemptions, investors are closely monitoring regional indices for signs of continued resilience amid ongoing trade tensions and fluctuating oil prices. In this environment, dividend stocks may offer a stable income stream, making them particularly appealing as they can provide both growth potential and regular returns in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Click here to see the full list of 66 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADX:ADCB)

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

Overview: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market capitalization of AED76.40 billion.

Operations: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC generates its revenue from several segments, including Retail Banking (AED4.86 billion), Private Banking (AED11.52 million), Property Management (AED141.03 million), Investments and Treasury (AED4.84 billion), and Corporate and Investment Banking (AED6.75 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC's dividend payments are well covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 49.3%, expected to improve to 47.3% in three years. Despite a lower dividend yield (5.65%) compared to top-tier AE market payers, ADCB offers value with a low price-to-earnings ratio (8.7x). However, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade, and the bank maintains high non-performing loans at 2.2%. Recent earnings showed growth in net income to AED 9.42 billion for 2024, supporting continued dividend distributions like the recent AED 0.59 per share payout approved at their AGM on February 27, 2025.

• Dive into the specifics of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC here with our thorough dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC is trading behind its estimated value.

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)

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

Overview: Emaar Properties PJSC, with a market cap of AED110.04 billion, operates in the property investment and development sector both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Emaar Properties PJSC generates revenue from three primary segments: Real Estate (AED26.53 billion), Leasing, Retail and Related Activities (AED6.96 billion), and Hospitality (AED2.02 billion).

Dividend Yield: 8%

Emaar Properties PJSC's dividends are supported by a 65.4% payout ratio and a low cash payout ratio of 36.9%, indicating strong coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Despite an unreliable dividend track record over the past decade, recent increases in payments suggest improvement. The company's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the AE market at 8.03%. Emaar trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal as a value investment option.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Emaar Properties PJSC.
• The analysis detailed in our Emaar Properties PJSC valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Al Hammadi Holding (SASE:4007)

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

Overview: Al Hammadi Holding Company is a healthcare group offering a range of medical services in Saudi Arabia, with a market cap of SAR6.45 billion.

Operations: Al Hammadi Holding Company generates revenue from two primary segments: Medical Services, contributing SAR951.11 million, and Pharmaceutical Products, adding SAR202.78 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Al Hammadi Holding's dividend payments are backed by a 66.1% payout ratio, indicating solid earnings coverage, though the cash payout ratio of 89.5% suggests tighter cash flow coverage. Despite a history of volatility and unreliability in dividends over the past decade, recent earnings growth and increased payments hint at potential stability. The company trades slightly below its estimated fair value but offers a modest dividend yield of 3.47%, lower than top-tier Saudi Arabian payers.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Al Hammadi Holding stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Al Hammadi Holding shares in the market.

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