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3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 3.7%

SZSE:002831
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As global markets experience mixed performances, with major U.S. indexes reaching record highs amid a rally in growth stocks, investors are increasingly looking for stability in the form of reliable dividend stocks. In such a dynamic environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent yields can provide both income and potential growth, aligning well with the current market conditions where sector performance is widely dispersed.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.26%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.72%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.48%★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)3.97%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.12%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.41%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.09%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.32%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.63%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.86%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1927 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

NanJing Pharmaceutical (SHSE:600713)

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

Overview: NanJing Pharmaceutical Company Limited operates in the pharmaceutical wholesale and retail sectors in China, with a market capitalization of CN¥6.98 billion.

Operations: NanJing Pharmaceutical Company Limited generates revenue of CN¥53.98 billion from its pharmaceuticals segment.

Dividend Yield: 2.9%

NanJing Pharmaceutical's dividend payments are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 36% and a cash payout ratio of 18.2%. Although the company has only paid dividends for nine years, they have been stable and reliable. The dividend yield is competitive within the Chinese market at 2.92%. Recent earnings show slight growth in profit, but debt coverage by operating cash flow remains a concern.

SHSE:600713 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
SHSE:600713 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Luzhou LaojiaoLtd (SZSE:000568)

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

Overview: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd is a company that produces liquor products in China, with a market cap of CN¥207.99 billion.

Operations: Luzhou Laojiao Co., Ltd's revenue primarily comes from its liquor products segment in China.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Luzhou Laojiao's dividend yield is among the top 25% in China, supported by a payout ratio of 55.6% and cash payout ratio of 62%. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, the company's dividend history is marked by volatility over the past decade. Recent earnings growth and increased revenue to CNY 24.30 billion highlight financial strength, yet past unreliability in dividends may concern cautious investors seeking stability.

SZSE:000568 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
SZSE:000568 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

ShenZhen YUTO Packaging Technology (SZSE:002831)

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

Overview: ShenZhen YUTO Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE:002831) operates in the packaging industry, focusing on providing comprehensive packaging solutions, with a market cap of CN¥22.61 billion.

Operations: ShenZhen YUTO Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Paper Packaging segment, amounting to CN¥16.27 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

ShenZhen YUTO Packaging Technology's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of China's market, with a payout ratio of 55.2% and cash payout ratio of 58.6%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite this, its dividend history is unstable with less than a decade of payments marked by volatility. Recent share buybacks totaling CNY 101.89 million suggest confidence in value, while earnings growth further supports financial robustness despite past dividend unreliability concerns.

SZSE:002831 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
SZSE:002831 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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