Three Top Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

As global markets continue to navigate through inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainties, U.S. stock indexes have been climbing toward record highs, driven by growth stocks outpacing value shares. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling opportunity for investors seeking income generation alongside potential capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.92%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.93%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.24%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.92%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.68%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.24%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.27%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.29%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.90%	★★★★★★

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Academy of Environmental Planning and DesignLtd. Nanjing University (SZSE:300864)

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

Overview: Academy of Environmental Planning and Design Co., Ltd. (SZSE:300864) is involved in environmental planning and design services, with a market cap of CN¥3.25 billion.

Operations: Academy of Environmental Planning and Design Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from the service industry, amounting to CN¥815.11 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Academy of Environmental Planning and Design Ltd. Nanjing University offers a dividend yield of 3.85%, placing it in the top 25% of CN market payers. With a payout ratio of 73.4%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, ensuring sustainability. Despite only four years of dividend history, payments have been stable and growing with minimal volatility. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, suggesting potential for capital appreciation alongside income generation.

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• Our valuation report here indicates Academy of Environmental Planning and DesignLtd. Nanjing University may be undervalued.

Kerry TJ Logistics (TWSE:2608)

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

Overview: Kerry TJ Logistics Company Limited offers integrated logistics services globally and has a market cap of NT$18.17 billion.

Operations: Kerry TJ Logistics Company Limited's revenue is primarily derived from its Route Business Office, which contributes NT$12.13 billion, and its Logistics Division, which adds NT$2.41 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.7%

Kerry TJ Logistics offers a dividend yield of 6.68%, ranking in the top 25% of TW market payers, yet its dividends are not well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 110%. Although cash flows cover the current payout ratio (78%), dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, but profit margins have declined recently.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Kerry TJ Logistics stock in this dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Kerry TJ Logistics implies its share price may be too high.

O-Bank (TWSE:2897)

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

Overview: O-Bank Co., Ltd. offers a range of banking services to corporate clients in Taiwan and has a market cap of NT$27.86 billion.

Operations: O-Bank Co., Ltd.'s revenue primarily comes from its Bank Department at NT$7.44 billion, followed by the Bills Segment at NT$2.09 billion and the Overseas Department at NT$1.09 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

O-Bank's dividend yield of 4.43% places it among the top 25% in Taiwan, supported by a modest payout ratio of 47.9%, indicating coverage by earnings. However, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, lacking reliability and stability. Despite trading at a discount to its estimated fair value, profit margins have decreased from last year’s figures. Insufficient data prevents assessing future dividend sustainability or growth potential effectively.

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• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that O-Bank is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

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