3 Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Investment Portfolio

As global markets respond to China's robust stimulus measures, U.S. stocks have reached record highs, buoyed by optimism in technology and materials sectors. Amidst this backdrop of economic shifts and investor sentiment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential growth opportunities for enhancing investment portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	7.73%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.18%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	3.95%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.45%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.92%	★★★★★★
CVB Financial (NasdaqGS:CVBF)	4.44%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.18%	★★★★★★
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)	5.73%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.54%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.95%	★★★★★★

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Yongxing Special Materials TechnologyLtd (SZSE:002756)

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

Overview: Yongxing Special Materials Technology Co., Ltd is involved in the development, production, and sale of stainless steel rods and wires, special alloy materials, and lithium battery materials both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥21.99 billion.

Operations: Yongxing Special Materials Technology Co., Ltd generates revenue from the New Energy Industry amounting to CN¥3.71 billion and the Stainless Steel Industry totaling CN¥6.32 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6%

Yongxing Special Materials Technology Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 6.01%, placing it in the top 25% of CN market payers, but its track record is unstable with volatile payments over eight years. The recent interim dividend decreased to CNY 5 per ten shares, highlighting this volatility. Despite a reasonable payout ratio (59.1%) and cash flow coverage (69.8%), declining earnings and profit margins raise concerns about future sustainability amidst share buybacks totaling CNY 499.85 million recently completed.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Yongxing Special Materials TechnologyLtd with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Yongxing Special Materials TechnologyLtd shares in the market.

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¥5.50 billion.

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

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Goldcard Smart Group's dividend yield of 3.74% is among the top 25% in the CN market, though its payments have been volatile over the past decade. Despite a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 48.5%, high cash payout ratios indicate dividends aren't well covered by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. The company's recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index and a net income increase to CNY 218.09 million highlight positive growth momentum despite these challenges.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Goldcard Smart Group.
• Our valuation report here indicates Goldcard Smart Group may be undervalued.

Yealink Network Technology (SZSE:300628)

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

Overview: Yealink Network Technology Co., Ltd. offers voice conferencing, voice communications, and collaboration solutions globally with a market cap of CN¥53.38 billion.

Operations: Yealink Network Technology Co., Ltd.'s revenue from Internet Telephone amounts to CN¥4.97 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Yealink Network Technology's dividend yield of 3.55% ranks in the top 25% of CN market payers, but its payments have been volatile over seven years. The payout ratios—81% of earnings and 89.7% of cash flows—indicate coverage, yet sustainability concerns persist due to instability. Recent announcements confirm a CNY 6 per ten shares interim dividend for 2024, reflecting ongoing shareholder returns amidst strong earnings growth and strategic product advancements like the MeetingBar A40.

• Dive into the specifics of Yealink Network Technology here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Yealink Network Technology is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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