3 Leading Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.5%

As global markets navigate a mixed economic landscape, with U.S. consumer confidence declining and European stocks experiencing modest gains, investors are increasingly turning their attention to stable income-generating opportunities like dividend stocks. In this environment of fluctuating indices and economic indicators, identifying leading dividend stocks that offer attractive yields can provide a reliable source of returns while potentially mitigating some market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.02%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.31%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.42%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.83%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	3.68%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.82%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.08%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.82%	★★★★★★

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

illimity Bank (BIT:ILTY)

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

Overview: illimity Bank S.p.A. operates in Italy, offering private banking, investment, and trading services with a market cap of €272.95 million.

Operations: illimity Bank S.p.A. generates revenue through its Corporate Banking (€82.60 million), Specialised Credit (€62.20 million), Investment Banking (€15.70 million), and B-Ilty (€15.60 million) segments, while its Digital segment reported a negative contribution of -€44.20 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

illimity Bank's dividend yield is among the top 25% in Italy, with a payout ratio of 34.5%, indicating well-covered dividends. However, it has only paid dividends for two years, raising concerns about long-term reliability. The bank's high level of non-performing loans (13.9%) and recent decline in net income may impact future payouts despite current coverage forecasts being favorable at a 19.8% payout ratio in three years.

• Get an in-depth perspective on illimity Bank's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that illimity Bank is trading behind its estimated value.

Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor (SZSE:002249)

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

Overview: Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., Ltd. operates in the motor systems business in China and has a market capitalization of CN¥14.69 billion.

Operations: Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its motor systems business in China.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 59.5% and a cash payout ratio of 30.3%. Despite trading at 47.4% below estimated fair value, its dividend history is marked by volatility over the past decade. Recent earnings growth of CNY 670.59 million for the first nine months suggests financial stability, though dividend reliability remains questionable due to historical inconsistency in payments.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor.
• Our valuation report here indicates Zhongshan Broad-Ocean Motor may be undervalued.

Yutaka GikenLtd (TSE:7229)

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

Overview: Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells automobile parts across Japan, North America, China, Asia, and internationally with a market cap of ¥30.96 billion.

Operations: Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its operations in North America (¥71.10 billion), China (¥65.04 billion), Asia (¥36.30 billion), and Japan (¥43.07 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Yutaka Giken Ltd.'s dividends are securely covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 19.7% and a cash payout ratio of 13.1%. Trading at 51.2% below estimated fair value, the stock presents potential value for investors. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, despite an increase in payments during this period. The upcoming Q2 2025 results may provide further insights into its financial health.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Yutaka GikenLtd with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Yutaka GikenLtd shares in the market.

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