Prominent Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets navigate a choppy start to 2025, marked by inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability in the form of dividend stocks. In such an environment, dividend-paying stocks can offer a measure of resilience and potential income, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to weather market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.13%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.40%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.38%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.70%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.10%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.50%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.58%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.15%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.03%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.00%	★★★★★★

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

China World Trade Center (SHSE:600007)

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

Overview: China World Trade Center Co., Ltd. operates commercial mixed-use developments in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥23.62 billion.

Operations: China World Trade Center Co., Ltd. generates revenue from its commercial mixed-use developments both within China and internationally.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

China World Trade Center offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.35%, placing it in the top 25% of CN market dividend payers. The company's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 63.5% and a cash payout ratio of 46.4%. Despite recent earnings showing slight declines, dividends remain well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, indicating sustainability amidst current financial performance challenges.

• Dive into the specifics of China World Trade Center here with our thorough dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of China World Trade Center shares in the market.

Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd (SZSE:002937)

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

Overview: Ningbo Sunrise Elc Technology Co., Ltd manufactures and sells precision components and has a market capitalization of CN¥4.90 billion.

Operations: Ningbo Sunrise Elc Technology Co., Ltd generates its revenue from the manufacture and sale of precision components.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Ningbo Sunrise Elc Technology Ltd's dividend yield of 3.59% ranks in the top 25% of CN market payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 33.4%. While dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, the cash payout ratio stands at a higher 81.1%. Despite earnings growth over five years, dividends have been volatile and unreliable due to a short six-year payment history and instability in annual payments exceeding a 20% drop.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Beijing Jiaman DressLtd (SZSE:301276)

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

Overview: Beijing Jiaman Dress Co., Ltd. is involved in the research, design, production, and sale of children's clothing, apparel, and home textile products in China with a market cap of CN¥2.12 billion.

Operations: Beijing Jiaman Dress Co., Ltd.'s revenue is derived from its activities in the children's clothing, apparel, and home textile sectors within China.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Beijing Jiaman Dress Ltd.'s dividend yield of 3.8% places it among the top 25% in the CN market, with a payout ratio of 52.4% indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. Despite stable and growing payouts, the company has only been distributing dividends for two years. Recent earnings showed a decline to CNY 103.88 million from CNY 127.33 million year-over-year, which may affect future dividend sustainability if trends continue.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Beijing Jiaman DressLtd with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Beijing Jiaman DressLtd is trading beyond its estimated value.

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