Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets navigate a choppy start to the year, with U.S. equities facing inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly looking for stability in their portfolios. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for long-term growth, making them an attractive option for those seeking to weather market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.12%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.33%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.38%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.73%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.01%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.53%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.99%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.96%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.93%	★★★★★★

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Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle (SZSE:000913)

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

Overview: Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of motorcycles, engines, and components in China with a market cap of CN¥9.33 billion.

Operations: Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through the production and sale of motorcycles, engines, and related components in China.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle's dividend yield of 4.07% ranks in the top 25% of CN market payers, though its track record is unstable with only eight years of payments and volatility over time. The payout ratio stands at 80.4%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 62.7% suggests coverage by cash flows as well. Recent earnings growth supports sustainability, but investors should note the historical unreliability in dividend consistency.

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• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle's share price might be on the expensive side.

Goldcard Smart Group (SZSE:300349)

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

Overview: Goldcard Smart Group Co., Ltd. is a utility digitalization solution provider specializing in smart gas, smart water, and hydrogen metering in China with a market cap of CN¥5.30 billion.

Operations: Goldcard Smart Group Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its provision of digital solutions for smart gas, smart water, and hydrogen metering in China.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Goldcard Smart Group offers a dividend yield of 3.87%, placing it in the top 25% among CN market payers, but its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. The payout ratio is a manageable 50%, indicating coverage by earnings, though not by free cash flows. Despite recent earnings growth of 5.8% and good relative value with a P/E ratio of 13.2x below the market average, dividend sustainability remains questionable due to inconsistent past payments and lack of free cash flow coverage.

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• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Goldcard Smart Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Nachi-Fujikoshi (TSE:6474)

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

Overview: Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. is a machinery manufacturer with operations in Japan, the rest of Asia, China, the Americas, and Europe, and has a market cap of approximately ¥72.45 billion.

Operations: Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. generates revenue through its machinery manufacturing operations across various regions, including Japan, the rest of Asia, China, the Americas, and Europe.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Nachi-Fujikoshi's dividend yield of 3.03% falls short of the top quartile in Japan, with a high payout ratio of 87%, indicating earnings coverage but not stability due to a volatile track record. Recent reductions in dividends from JPY 110 to JPY 100 per share highlight this inconsistency. However, strong cash flow coverage at a low cash payout ratio of 12.5% provides some reassurance for future payments despite fluctuating profit margins and recent buybacks reflecting strategic flexibility.

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• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Nachi-Fujikoshi's shares may be trading at a premium.

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