Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As we step into January 2025, global markets are reflecting a mixed bag of economic signals, with U.S. consumer confidence dipping and major stock indexes experiencing moderate gains amidst holiday trading fluctuations. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking to navigate the current market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.05%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.09%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.84%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.04%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.45%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.83%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.38%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.82%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.02%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1958 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Colruyt Group (ENXTBR:COLR)

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

Overview: Colruyt Group N.V., with a market cap of €4.46 billion, operates in retail, wholesale, food service, and other activities across Belgium, France, and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Colruyt Group N.V. generates revenue through its diverse operations in retail, wholesale, and food service across Belgium, France, and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Colruyt Group's dividend payments have increased over the past decade, but they have been volatile and unreliable, with significant annual drops. Despite a low payout ratio of 48.8%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, the yield is relatively low compared to top Belgian dividend payers. Recent earnings reveal a sharp decline in net income to €193.9 million from €897 million year-on-year, potentially impacting future dividend stability and growth prospects.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Colruyt Group stock in this dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Colruyt Group's share price might be too pessimistic.

Austevoll Seafood (OB:AUSS)

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

Overview: Austevoll Seafood ASA is a seafood company involved in the production of salmon, trout, white fish, and pelagic species across various global markets, with a market cap of NOK19.74 billion.

Operations: Austevoll Seafood ASA's revenue segments include NOK2.26 billion from Austral Group SAA, NOK954 million from Foodcorp Chile SA, NOK953 million from Br.Birkeland Farming AS, NOK30.87 billion from Lerøy Seafood Group ASA, and NOK2.19 billion from Br.Birkeland (excluding Br.Birkeland Farming).

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Austevoll Seafood's dividend payments have increased over the past decade but remain volatile and unreliable, with significant annual drops. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 41.2% and a cash payout ratio of 49.4%. The current yield is lower than top Norwegian dividend payers. Recent earnings show substantial improvement, with net income rising to NOK 265 million from a previous loss, suggesting potential for future stability.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Austevoll Seafood.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Austevoll Seafood's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Mowi (OB:MOWI)

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

Overview: Mowi ASA is a seafood company that farms, produces, and supplies Atlantic salmon products globally, with a market capitalization of NOK100.71 billion.

Operations: Mowi ASA's revenue segments include Feed (€1.11 billion), Farming (€3.46 billion), Sales & Marketing - Markets (€3.90 billion), and Sales and Marketing - Consumer Products (€3.68 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Mowi's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with periods of significant annual drops. Despite this instability, dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 69.1% and 59.7%, respectively. The dividend yield is lower than top-tier Norwegian payers. Recent results show a decline in net income to EUR 48.9 million for Q3 2024 from EUR 110.6 million a year ago, amidst ongoing executive changes on the board.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Mowi with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Mowi is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Key Takeaways

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