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3 Asian Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.7%

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As global trade tensions show signs of easing, Asian markets have been responding with cautious optimism, reflecting in a modest uptick in indices such as Japan's Nikkei 225 and China's CSI 300. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate the current economic landscape.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.99%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.65%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)4.23%★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)4.05%★★★★★★
Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021)3.94%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)3.88%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.12%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.50%★★★★★★
Soliton Systems K.K (TSE:3040)4.04%★★★★★★
Japan Excellent (TSE:8987)4.52%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1196 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Whirlpool China (SHSE:600983)

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

Overview: Whirlpool China Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, procurement, production, and sale of kitchen appliances both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥7.75 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment is primarily from the manufacture and sale of consumer electrical appliances, amounting to CN¥3.56 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.8%

Whirlpool China's recent earnings report shows a significant increase in sales and net income, with CNY 1.21 billion in sales and CNY 115.91 million net income for Q1 2025. While the company offers a high dividend yield of 7.8%, it is not well covered by free cash flows, indicating potential sustainability issues. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 50.6%, past dividend volatility and unreliability suggest caution for dividend-focused investors seeking stability in Asia's market.

SHSE:600983 Dividend History as at Apr 2025
SHSE:600983 Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Otsuka Information Technology (TPEX:3570)

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

Overview: Otsuka Information Technology Corp., along with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, trade, maintenance, import, and export of hardware, software, computers, networks, and accessories in Taiwan and China with a market cap of NT$35.31 billion.

Operations: Otsuka Information Technology Corp.'s revenue segments include Business Division I with NT$2.01 billion, Business Division II with NT$95.01 million, and Business Division III with NT$55.55 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Otsuka Information Technology's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, though recent increases were announced with TWD 9.0 per share for 2024. Earnings and cash flows cover dividends, with payout ratios of 69.3% and 71.3%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite past volatility. The company's earnings grew to TWD 221.89 million in 2024 from TWD 198.72 million in the previous year, while its price-to-earnings ratio remains attractive at 15.9x compared to the TW market average of 17.6x.

TPEX:3570 Dividend History as at Apr 2025
TPEX:3570 Dividend History as at Apr 2025

Dexerials (TSE:4980)

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

Overview: Dexerials Corporation manufactures and sells electronic components, bonding materials, optics materials, and other products in Japan with a market cap of ¥277.16 billion.

Operations: Dexerials Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Optical Materials and Components segment, which generated ¥53.56 billion, and its Electronic Materials and Components segment, contributing ¥58.77 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Dexerials' dividend payments have been unstable over the past decade, despite a low payout ratio of 31.3%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. The company recently completed a share buyback program, enhancing shareholder returns with ¥4.99 billion spent on repurchasing shares. Earnings have shown significant growth, with net income rising to ¥23.36 billion for the nine months ended December 2024, reflecting improved financial performance and potential for future dividend stability.

TSE:4980 Dividend History as at Apr 2025
TSE:4980 Dividend History as at Apr 2025

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About SHSE:600983

Whirlpool China

Engages in the research, development, procurement, production, and sale of kitchen appliances in China and internationally.

Flawless balance sheet with solid track record and pays a dividend.

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