Top Dividend Stocks To Watch In January 2025

As global markets react to the Trump administration's emerging policies and AI investments, U.S. stocks are reaching new heights with major indexes closing the week on a positive note. In this buoyant market environment, identifying strong dividend stocks can be particularly appealing for investors seeking steady income streams amidst economic optimism and potential trade developments.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.24%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.84%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.57%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.43%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.36%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.23%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.94%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.51%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	4.00%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.79%	★★★★★★

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Clínica Baviera (BME:CBAV)

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

Overview: Clínica Baviera, S.A. is a medical company that operates a network of ophthalmology clinics and has a market cap of €524.36 million.

Operations: Clínica Baviera, S.A. generates its revenue primarily from its ophthalmology segment, which accounted for €252.47 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Clínica Baviera's dividend payments are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 66.6% and 69%, respectively. Despite a recent earnings growth of €28.02 million for the first nine months of 2024, its dividend yield at 4.7% is low compared to top Spanish payers. The dividends have grown over the past decade but remain volatile and unreliable, reflecting an unstable track record amidst a highly volatile share price environment.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Clínica Baviera with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Clínica Baviera is trading behind its estimated value.

Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank (SHSE:601128)

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

Overview: Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. operates as a regional commercial bank providing financial services in China, with a market cap of CN¥22.34 billion.

Operations: Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. generates its revenue from various financial services within China.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank's dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a low payout ratio of 18.4%, and are expected to remain sustainable over the next three years. The bank has maintained stable and reliable dividend payments for eight years, although its track record is relatively short. Trading significantly below estimated fair value, the stock offers a competitive dividend yield of 3.07%, ranking in the top 25% within China's market.

• Dive into the specifics of Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Prestige International (TSE:4290)

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

Overview: Prestige International Inc. offers business process outsourcing services both in Japan and globally, with a market cap of ¥83.92 billion.

Operations: Prestige International Inc. generates revenue from various regions, with ¥57.53 billion from Japan, ¥2.11 billion from Asia/Oceania, and ¥3.59 billion from the Americas/Europe.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Prestige International's dividend payments have grown over the past decade, supported by a low earnings payout ratio of 40.5%, though cash flow coverage is tighter at 84.5%. Despite this growth, dividends have been volatile, with an annual drop exceeding 20% in some years. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and offers a yield slightly below the top quartile in Japan's market. Recent share buybacks aim to enhance shareholder returns.

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

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