Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets navigate a choppy start to the year, with U.S. equities experiencing declines due to inflation concerns and political uncertainty, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid economic fluctuations. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.27%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.38%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.51%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.77%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.41%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.10%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.17%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.14%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.87%	★★★★★★

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Jiangsu Tianmu Lake TourismLtd (SHSE:603136)

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

Overview: Jiangsu Tianmu Lake Tourism Co., Ltd. operates a tourism resort in China with a market cap of CN¥3.02 billion.

Operations: Jiangsu Tianmu Lake Tourism Co., Ltd. generates its revenue from operating a tourism resort in China.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Jiangsu Tianmu Lake Tourism Ltd. has a mixed dividend profile with payments covered by earnings and cash flows, evidenced by an 87.3% payout ratio and a 68.8% cash payout ratio. Despite trading below fair value, its dividend history is less stable, having been paid for only seven years with volatility in annual payments. Recent earnings results show decreased net income to CNY 85.42 million, impacting the reliability of future dividends despite a competitive yield in the CN market.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Jiangsu Tianmu Lake TourismLtd implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Shanghai Daimay Automotive Interior (SHSE:603730)

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

Overview: Shanghai Daimay Automotive Interior Co., Ltd engages in the research, development, production, and sale of passenger car components for OEMs and automakers both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥14.56 billion.

Operations: Shanghai Daimay Automotive Interior Co., Ltd generates revenue through the production and sale of passenger car components for original equipment manufacturers and automakers across domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Shanghai Daimay Automotive Interior's dividend payments are well-covered, with a 69.7% payout ratio and a 65.3% cash payout ratio, indicating sustainability. The dividend yield of 3.49% is competitive in the Chinese market, and payments have been stable over seven years with consistent growth. Trading significantly below estimated fair value enhances its appeal despite limited historical reliability due to its relatively short dividend history. Recent earnings show increased net income to CNY 623.03 million, supporting future payouts.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Shanghai Daimay Automotive Interior.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Shanghai Daimay Automotive Interior's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Beijing Sanlian Hope Shin-Gosen Technical Service (SZSE:300384)

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

Overview: Beijing Sanlian Hope Shin-Gosen Technical Service Co., Ltd. operates in the technical services sector with a market capitalization of CN¥5.24 billion.

Operations: The revenue segments for Beijing Sanlian Hope Shin-Gosen Technical Service Co., Ltd. are not provided in the given text.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Beijing Sanlian Hope Shin-Gosen Technical Service offers a dividend yield of 3.46%, ranking in the top 25% in China, with dividends covered by both earnings (71.7% payout ratio) and cash flow (69.8% cash payout ratio). Despite a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 15.4x, below the market average, its dividend history is volatile and unreliable over the past decade, though recent earnings growth supports current payouts.

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• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Beijing Sanlian Hope Shin-Gosen Technical Service is trading behind its estimated value.

Summing It All Up

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