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3 Dividend Stocks Offering Yields Up To 9.8% For Your Income Portfolio

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As global markets experience a mixed bag of economic indicators, with U.S. consumer confidence dipping and European stocks seeing modest gains, investors are navigating an environment marked by cautious optimism and potential volatility. Amid these shifting dynamics, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with reliable returns in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.49%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)5.12%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.41%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.71%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.45%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.45%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)3.79%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.37%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)6.13%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)5.15%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1963 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

NV Bekaert (ENXTBR:BEKB)

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

Overview: NV Bekaert SA is a global provider of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, with a market cap of €1.76 billion.

Operations: NV Bekaert SA generates revenue from several key segments: Rubber Reinforcement (€1.77 billion), Steel Wire Solutions (€1.13 billion), Specialty Businesses (€672.27 million), and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group (€548.20 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

NV Bekaert's dividend yield of 5.36% is modest compared to the top Belgian dividend payers, yet its payout ratios indicate sustainability, with earnings and cash flows covering dividends at 37.3% and 52.5%, respectively. Despite a history of volatile dividends, payments have grown over the past decade. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and offers good relative value in its industry, though recent sales guidance suggests challenges with lower volumes and pricing affecting revenue near €4 billion.

ENXTBR:BEKB Dividend History as at Jan 2025
ENXTBR:BEKB Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Able Engineering Holdings (SEHK:1627)

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

Overview: Able Engineering Holdings Limited is an investment holding company engaged in the building construction business in Hong Kong, with a market cap of HK$1.12 billion.

Operations: Able Engineering Holdings Limited generates revenue from its building construction business in Hong Kong amounting to HK$6.43 billion.

Dividend Yield: 8.9%

Able Engineering Holdings' dividend yield of 8.93% ranks in the top 25% in Hong Kong, supported by a low payout ratio of 41.2% and cash payout ratio of 14.2%, indicating sustainability from earnings and cash flows. However, its six-year dividend history is marked by volatility and lack of growth, suggesting unreliability. Recent earnings showed significant improvement with sales reaching HK$3.95 billion and net income rising to HK$99.89 million for the half-year ending September 2024.

SEHK:1627 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
SEHK:1627 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Delek Group (TASE:DLEKG)

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

Overview: Delek Group Ltd. is an energy company involved in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and gas both in Israel and internationally, with a market cap of ₪9.10 billion.

Operations: Delek Group's revenue segments include ₪6.45 billion from the development and production of oil and gas assets in the North Sea, and ₪3.74 billion from oil and gas exploration and production in Israel and its surroundings.

Dividend Yield: 9.8%

Delek Group's dividend yield of 9.81% is among the top 25% in Israel, supported by a low cash payout ratio of 24.7%, indicating strong coverage by cash flows despite an 85.4% earnings payout ratio. However, its dividend history is unstable with significant volatility over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability. Recent results show declining sales and net income for Q3 2024 at ILS 2.59 billion and ILS 403 million respectively, compared to last year’s figures.

TASE:DLEKG Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TASE:DLEKG Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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