3 Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate geopolitical tensions and consumer spending concerns, major indices have experienced fluctuations, with recent declines overshadowing early gains. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking to weather the current market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.87%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	4.00%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.64%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.05%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.79%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.04%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.94%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.41%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.89%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.64%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 2008 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Emperor Watch & Jewellery (SEHK:887)

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

Overview: Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited is an investment holding company involved in the sale of watches and jewelry products, with a market cap of HK$1.23 billion.

Operations: Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited generates revenue of HK$5.09 billion from its watch and jewelry sales segment.

Dividend Yield: 7.1%

Emperor Watch & Jewellery's dividend payments are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 27.5% and 34.5%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite a volatile track record over the past decade. The current dividend yield of 7.08% is below the top tier in Hong Kong. Recent changes include a follow-on equity offering worth HK$79.70 million and leadership shifts, potentially impacting strategic direction but not directly affecting dividends yet.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Emperor Watch & Jewellery with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Emperor Watch & Jewellery valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain (SHSE:603187)

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

Overview: Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain Co., Ltd. operates in the commercial refrigeration industry, focusing on the production and sale of cold chain equipment, with a market cap of CN¥4.37 billion.

Operations: Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from the Food Service Equipment segment, which amounts to CN¥2.82 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain's dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 63.9% and 59.2%, respectively, indicating sustainability despite an unstable track record over its six-year dividend history. Trading slightly below fair value and offering a dividend yield of 4.87%, it ranks in the top quarter among Chinese dividend payers but has experienced volatility with annual drops exceeding 20%.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain shares in the market.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries (TSE:5110)

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

Overview: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. operates in the tire, sports, and industrial product sectors both in Japan and globally, with a market cap of approximately ¥460.69 billion.

Operations: Sumitomo Rubber Industries generates revenue from three main segments: Tires ¥1.05 billion, Sports ¥125.78 million, and Industrial and Other Products ¥41.22 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Sumitomo Rubber Industries' dividend payments have been volatile, with a recent decrease to JPY 29.00 per share for 2024 from JPY 53.00 the previous year, but guidance for 2025 shows an increase to JPY 35.00 per share. Despite this growth, dividends are not fully covered by earnings due to a high payout ratio of 154.6%. However, they are supported by cash flows with a reasonable cash payout ratio of 57.4%.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Sumitomo Rubber Industries' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Sumitomo Rubber Industries' current price could be inflated.

Key Takeaways

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