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3 Dividend Stocks With Up To 5.4% Yield For Your Consideration

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As global markets navigate a choppy start to the year, with U.S. equities facing inflation fears and political uncertainty, investors are seeking stability in dividend stocks that offer reliable income streams amidst market volatility. In such an environment, focusing on dividend stocks with yields of up to 5.4% can provide a cushion against market fluctuations while potentially enhancing portfolio returns through consistent payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.36%★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.38%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.61%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.72%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.59%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.44%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.12%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)4.00%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.74%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.89%★★★★★★

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (DFM:DU)

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

Overview: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC operates as a provider of carrier, data hub, internet exchange facilities, and satellite services primarily in the United Arab Emirates, with a market capitalization of AED33.91 billion.

Operations: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC generates revenue from its main segments: Fixed services at AED3.91 billion, Mobile services at AED7.32 billion, and Wholesale operations at AED1.83 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC has shown strong earnings growth, with a 47.6% increase in the past year, supporting its dividend payments. While the dividend is covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 80.8% and 69.6% respectively, it remains relatively low compared to top market payers and has been historically volatile over the past decade. Recent strategic alliances and technological advancements may enhance operational efficiency and support future dividend sustainability.

DFM:DU Dividend History as at Jan 2025
DFM:DU Dividend History as at Jan 2025

CUCKOO Homesys (KOSE:A284740)

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

Overview: CUCKOO Homesys Co., Ltd. is involved in the manufacture, sale, and rental of household appliances with a market cap of ₩449.57 billion.

Operations: CUCKOO Homesys Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include ₩1.09 trillion from rentals and ₩55.88 million from IT services, with a negative contribution of ₩88.31 million from coordination activities.

Dividend Yield: 4%

CUCKOO Homesys' dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with low payout ratios of 14% and 33.3%, respectively. Earnings have surged by 59%, enhancing dividend reliability despite the company's brief five-year dividend history. Recent Q3 results show significant profit growth, with net income rising to KRW 20.91 billion from KRW 12.22 billion year-on-year, supporting its position as a top-tier dividend payer in the Korean market at a competitive yield of 3.99%.

KOSE:A284740 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
KOSE:A284740 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Saudi Investment Bank (SASE:1030)

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

Overview: The Saudi Investment Bank offers commercial and retail banking services to individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, and corporate and institutional customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a market cap of SAR17.78 billion.

Operations: The Saudi Investment Bank's revenue is primarily derived from its Corporate Banking segment at SAR1.34 billion, followed by Treasury and Investments at SAR1.27 billion, Retail Banking at SAR1.23 billion, and Asset Management and Brokerage contributing SAR217.32 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Saudi Investment Bank's dividends, though in the top 25% of the Saudi market at 5.06%, have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade. Despite this, a reasonable payout ratio of 52% indicates dividends are covered by earnings. Recent Q3 results show net income increased to SAR 517.84 million from SAR 461.64 million, supporting potential future stability. The bank's recent $750 million fixed-income offering may enhance financial flexibility for dividend sustainability efforts.

SASE:1030 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
SASE:1030 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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