Top 3 Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

In a week marked by market volatility, with U.S. equities declining due to inflation fears and political uncertainty, investors are seeking stability amid choppy conditions. As global markets navigate these turbulent waters, dividend stocks offer a potential anchor for portfolios by providing regular income and the possibility of capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.27%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.39%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.38%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.73%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.11%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.44%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.61%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.61%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.99%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1994 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Eurocrane (China) (SHSE:603966)

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

Overview: Eurocrane (China) Co., Ltd. is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of intelligent material handling solutions both domestically and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥2.61 billion.

Operations: Eurocrane (China) Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its manufacturing segment, which amounts to CN¥1.96 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Eurocrane (China) offers a compelling dividend profile with a payout ratio of 56%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. The cash payout ratio stands at 33.1%, suggesting strong coverage by cash flows. Despite only eight years of dividend history, payments have been stable and growing, placing its yield in the top 25% of CN market payers. Recent acquisition activity may impact future financials but currently supports robust dividend sustainability.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Eurocrane (China)'s dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Eurocrane (China) may be undervalued.

Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology (SZSE:000700)

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

Overview: Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the mould and plastic industry and has a market cap of CN¥6.09 billion.

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Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. provides a mixed dividend profile, with a low payout ratio of 17.4% and cash payout ratio of 19.8%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows. Despite recent increases in dividend payments, their history has been volatile over the past decade. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, but large one-off items have affected financial results recently, adding uncertainty to dividend reliability.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology is trading behind its estimated value.

Guangdong South New MediaLtd (SZSE:300770)

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

Overview: Guangdong Southern New Media Co., Ltd. operates in China, offering IPTV, internet audio-visual, and content copyright services with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥8.55 billion.

Operations: Guangdong Southern New Media Co., Ltd.'s revenue from the Information Dissemination Industry amounts to CN¥1.57 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Guangdong South New Media Ltd. offers a compelling dividend profile with a payout ratio of 66.9% and cash payout ratio of 49%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite offering a high yield in the CN market, its dividend history is volatile, having been paid for only five years. Recent events include a special dividend announcement and share buyback completion, reflecting active shareholder return strategies amidst fluctuating dividend reliability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Guangdong South New MediaLtd's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Guangdong South New MediaLtd implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Where To Now?

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