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Bank of Beijing And 2 Other Leading Dividend Stocks

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As global markets navigate the evolving economic landscape, marked by record highs in major U.S. indexes and optimism surrounding trade policies, investors are increasingly focusing on stocks that offer stable returns amid uncertainty. Dividend stocks have gained attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and serve as a buffer against market volatility, making them an attractive option in today's environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.22%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.88%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.67%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.43%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.01%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.41%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.01%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.46%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.41%★★★★★☆
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.43%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 1948 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Bank of Beijing (SHSE:601169)

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

Overview: Bank of Beijing Co., Ltd. offers a range of banking services to both personal and corporate clients in China, with a market cap of CN¥126.65 billion.

Operations: Bank of Beijing Co., Ltd. generates its revenue through a variety of banking services tailored for individual and business clients across China.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Bank of Beijing's dividends have shown stability and growth over the past decade, with a current payout ratio of 29.7%, indicating strong coverage by earnings. Trading at 59.6% below estimated fair value, it offers an attractive dividend yield of 5.34%, placing it in the top tier among Chinese market peers. Recent earnings reports show modest growth in net income and interest income, supporting its capacity to maintain reliable dividend payments moving forward.

SHSE:601169 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)

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

Overview: Julius Bär Gruppe AG offers wealth management solutions across Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and internationally with a market cap of CHF13.13 billion.

Operations: Julius Bär Gruppe AG generates its revenue primarily from the Private Banking segment, which accounts for CHF3.15 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Julius Bär Gruppe's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, though the current payout ratio of 142.7% indicates they are not covered by earnings. Despite trading at 41.3% below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 4.05% is slightly below top-tier Swiss payers. Recent leadership changes and potential divestment of its Brazil unit may impact strategic direction but do not directly address dividend sustainability concerns in the near term.

SWX:BAER Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Shandong Wit Dyne HealthLtd (SZSE:000915)

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

Overview: Shandong Wit Dyne Health Co., Ltd. operates in the pharmaceutical industry in China with a market capitalization of CN¥6.61 billion.

Operations: Shandong Wit Dyne Health Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from its pharmaceutical operations within China.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Shandong Wit Dyne Health Ltd.'s dividend yield of 3.54% ranks in the top 25% of Chinese payers, yet its high payout ratio of 119.6% suggests dividends aren't covered by earnings, though cash flow coverage is reasonable at a 32% payout ratio. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, dividend reliability remains an issue due to past volatility and growth inconsistencies. Recent board changes may influence future strategic decisions impacting dividends.

SZSE:000915 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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