Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As we step into January 2025, global markets are showcasing a mixed bag of performances with U.S. stocks closing out another strong year despite some recent volatility and economic indicators like the Chicago PMI highlighting challenges in the manufacturing sector. 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 uncertain market conditions while benefiting from consistent returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.58%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.11%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.25%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.77%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.63%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.41%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.42%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.91%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.14%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	5.01%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1978 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas GroupLtd (SHSE:603619)

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

Overview: Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group Corp., Ltd. is an oil and gas company involved in drilling and completion engineering services as well as petroleum equipment manufacturing, with a market cap of CN¥8.97 billion.

Operations: Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group Corp., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations in drilling and completion engineering services and the manufacturing of petroleum equipment.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group Ltd. offers a mixed dividend profile. While the company trades at 72.1% below its estimated fair value, suggesting good relative value, its dividend track record is unstable with payments being volatile over six years. Dividends are covered by earnings (payout ratio: 47.3%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 78.3%), but shareholder dilution occurred last year despite a top-tier yield of 4.29% in the CN market.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas GroupLtd.
• Our valuation report here indicates Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas GroupLtd may be undervalued.

SBI Holdings (TSE:8473)

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

Overview: SBI Holdings, Inc. operates in the online securities and investment sectors in Japan and Saudi Arabia, with a market cap of ¥1.21 trillion.

Operations: SBI Holdings, Inc. generates its revenue through online securities and investment activities across Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

SBI Holdings presents a complex dividend profile. The company's dividends are covered by earnings (payout ratio: 55.1%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 2.4%), indicating sustainability, yet its dividend history is unreliable due to past volatility. Recent strategic moves, including a JPY 30 per share dividend announcement and expanding biotechnology ventures in Saudi Arabia, highlight growth potential but don't guarantee consistent dividends despite trading at good value compared to peers and industry.

• Take a closer look at SBI Holdings' potential here in our dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our SBI Holdings valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Thinking Electronic Industrial (TWSE:2428)

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

Overview: Thinking Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd. is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sale of electric devices, thermistors, varistors, and wires across Taiwan, China, and international markets with a market cap of NT$19.60 billion.

Operations: Thinking Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include NT$3.35 billion from Xing Qin, NT$2.98 billion from Thinking (Changzhou) Electronic Co., Ltd., and NT$3.90 billion from Dongguan Welkin Electronic Co (including Weiqin Xingjing).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Thinking Electronic Industrial's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 44%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 47.9%), demonstrating sustainability. The company has maintained stable and growing dividends over the past decade, although its yield of 3.32% is below the top tier in Taiwan's market. Recent revenue growth, with November year-to-date revenues up to TWD 6.75 billion, supports a positive outlook for continued dividend reliability amidst ongoing business expansion efforts.

• Dive into the specifics of Thinking Electronic Industrial here with our thorough dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Thinking Electronic Industrial's share price might be on the expensive side.

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