Zhejiang Dahua Technology And 2 Other Top Dividend Stocks To Consider

As global markets navigate a choppy start to the year, with U.S. equities facing declines amid inflation concerns and political uncertainty, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. In this environment, companies that offer reliable dividend payments can provide a measure of income stability and potential resilience against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.27%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.38%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.51%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.77%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.41%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.10%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.17%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.14%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.87%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1996 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Zhejiang Dahua Technology (SZSE:002236)

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

Overview: Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the intelligent Internet of Things industry worldwide, with a market cap of CN¥49.42 billion.

Operations: Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from the R&D, production, and sales of video IoT products, amounting to CN¥32.39 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Zhejiang Dahua Technology's dividend yield of 3.75% ranks in the top 25% of Chinese dividend payers, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 93.6%, indicating dividends aren't well covered by free cash flows. While earnings grew significantly last year, they are forecasted to decline, adding pressure on future payouts. Despite trading below estimated fair value and having increased dividends over the past decade, volatility remains a concern for investors seeking stability.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Zhejiang Dahua Technology stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Zhejiang Dahua Technology's shares may be trading at a discount.

Zhejiang Xianju PharmaceuticalLtd (SZSE:002332)

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

Overview: Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is engaged in the global manufacture and sale of steroids and hormones, with a market cap of CN¥9.71 billion.

Operations: Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. generates CN¥4.08 billion in revenue from its Medicine segment.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical offers a dividend yield of 3.06%, placing it in the top 25% of Chinese dividend payers. The company's payout ratio of 47.7% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, though not by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 411.7%. Despite stable and growing dividends over the past decade, sustainability concerns exist due to insufficient cash flow coverage. Earnings growth and favorable valuation metrics offer potential upside for investors.

• Take a closer look at Zhejiang Xianju PharmaceuticalLtd's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Zhejiang Xianju PharmaceuticalLtd implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Globe Union Industrial (TWSE:9934)

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

Overview: Globe Union Industrial Corp. manufactures and sells plumbing products across Taiwan, the United States, China, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of NT$5.57 billion.

Operations: Globe Union Industrial's revenue is primarily derived from the manufacture of faucets and sanitary equipment, amounting to NT$6.38 billion, and the sales and service of these products, contributing NT$24.07 billion.

Dividend Yield: 8.8%

Globe Union Industrial's dividend yield of 8.82% ranks in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, with a payout ratio of 88.1%, indicating earnings cover dividends. The cash payout ratio is low at 27.4%, ensuring coverage by cash flows despite an unstable and volatile dividend history over the past decade. Recent earnings show declining net income, potentially impacting future payouts, while executive changes may influence financial strategy moving forward.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Globe Union Industrial's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Globe Union Industrial's current price could be quite moderate.

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