Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2024

As global markets navigate a mixed economic landscape characterized by fluctuating consumer confidence and modest gains in major stock indices, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income. In light of these conditions, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals can offer investors the opportunity to benefit from consistent income streams while potentially mitigating some market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.49%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.09%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.84%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.04%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.42%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.83%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.38%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.82%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	5.15%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1948 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (BME:CAF)

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

Overview: Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. (BME:CAF) is a company engaged in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of railway vehicles and equipment with a market cap of €1.19 billion.

Operations: Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. generates its revenue through various segments, but specific figures for each segment are not provided in the text.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles offers a mixed profile for dividend investors. While the stock trades at 13% below its estimated fair value and has seen earnings grow by 31.5% annually over five years, its dividend yield of 3.18% lags behind top Spanish payers. The dividend is covered by both earnings (35.5% payout ratio) and cash flows (75.9%), but it has been volatile historically despite growth over the past decade. Recent earnings show improvement with sales reaching €2.92 billion and net income rising to €61 million for nine months in 2024, indicating potential positive momentum in financial performance.

• Dive into the specifics of Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles here with our thorough dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles shares in the market.

Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway (SZSE:180201)

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

Overview: Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway Close-end Infrastructure Fund operates as an infrastructure fund with a market cap of CN¥6.46 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Transportation Infrastructure segment, amounting to CN¥772.26 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.8%

Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway's dividend yield of 6.82% ranks among the top in China, yet its three-year history shows volatility with payments dropping over 20% annually. Despite this, dividends are covered by earnings (87.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (70.6%). Trading at 58.8% below fair value, the stock presents a potential opportunity for value investors, though its unstable dividend track record may concern those seeking consistent income streams.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway implies its share price may be lower than expected.

UNITED (TSE:2497)

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

Overview: UNITED, Inc. operates in Japan with a focus on ad-technology, content, and investment businesses, and has a market cap of ¥30.74 billion.

Operations: UNITED, Inc.'s revenue is derived from its operations in ad-technology, content, and investment businesses within Japan.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

United's dividend yield of 6.12% places it in the top tier of Japan's market, but its history shows volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 49.3%, dividends aren't covered by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns. Profit margins have decreased significantly from last year, and while trading below estimated fair value might attract value investors, the high level of non-cash earnings could be a red flag for dividend stability.

• Navigate through the intricacies of UNITED with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of UNITED shares in the market.

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