As global markets navigate a busy earnings season and mixed economic signals, investors are seeing major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite face volatility after reaching record highs. With value stocks outperforming growth shares amid cautious corporate reports, dividend stocks present an appealing option for those seeking stability in uncertain times. A good dividend stock typically offers consistent payouts and financial resilience, making it a potentially attractive choice in today's fluctuating market environment.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.08% | ★★★★★★ |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.52% | ★★★★★★ |
Globeride (TSE:7990) | 4.05% | ★★★★★★ |
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.16% | ★★★★★★ |
Innotech (TSE:9880) | 4.75% | ★★★★★★ |
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 4.12% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.49% | ★★★★★★ |
James Latham (AIM:LTHM) | 5.94% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.44% | ★★★★★★ |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 5.00% | ★★★★★★ |
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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Best Pacific International Holdings (SEHK:2111)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Best Pacific International Holdings Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and selling of elastic fabric, elastic webbing, and lace with a market cap of HK$2.75 billion.
Operations: Best Pacific International Holdings Limited generates revenue primarily from the manufacturing and trading of elastic fabric and lace, amounting to HK$3.76 billion, and elastic webbing, which contributes HK$915.53 million.
Dividend Yield: 9.2%
Best Pacific International Holdings recently reported strong earnings growth, with net income rising to HK$277.36 million for the first half of 2024. The company announced an interim dividend of HK$0.1333 per share, reflecting a solid payout ratio of 52.9% and a cash payout ratio of 45.3%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flow. However, the dividend track record has been volatile over the past decade despite offering a high yield in Hong Kong's market.
- Take a closer look at Best Pacific International Holdings' potential here in our dividend report.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Best Pacific International Holdings' current price could be quite moderate.
Kweichow Moutai (SHSE:600519)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. is a company that produces and sells liquor products both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥1.97 trillion.
Operations: Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its liquor segment, amounting to CN¥165.20 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3%
Kweichow Moutai's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 3.03%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in China. Despite a low payout ratio of 46.9%, indicating coverage by earnings, dividends are not well-covered by free cash flow due to a high cash payout ratio of 109.3%. Recent earnings reports show strong financial performance, with significant increases in sales and net income year-over-year.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Kweichow Moutai's dividend report.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Kweichow Moutai's share price might be too pessimistic.
Bank of Nagoya (TSE:8522)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: The Bank of Nagoya, Ltd. offers a range of banking and financial services in Japan with a market cap of ¥100.42 billion.
Operations: The Bank of Nagoya, Ltd. generates revenue from its Banking Business at ¥78.29 billion, Leasing Business at ¥21.50 billion, and Card Business at ¥2.46 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.4%
Bank of Nagoya offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.36%, although it falls short compared to the top 25% in Japan. The dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 27%. However, the bank faces challenges with a high bad loans ratio of 2.6% and a low allowance for these loans at 17%, which could impact future financial stability.
- Click here to discover the nuances of Bank of Nagoya with our detailed analytical dividend report.
- According our valuation report, there's an indication that Bank of Nagoya's share price might be on the cheaper side.
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About SHSE:600519
Kweichow Moutai
Produces and sells liquor products in China and internationally.
Flawless balance sheet, undervalued and pays a dividend.