3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Over 3.3%

As global markets navigate a turbulent start to the year, characterized by inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly turning their attention to stable income sources. In such volatile times, dividend stocks with yields over 3.3% can offer a reliable income stream and potential cushioning against market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.07%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.38%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.08%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.01%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.58%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.91%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	4.07%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.89%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.93%	★★★★★★

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Qingdao Citymedia Co (SHSE:600229)

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

Overview: Qingdao Citymedia Co., Ltd. operates in China, focusing on the publication and distribution of books, periodicals, journals, and electronic audio-visual publications with a market cap of approximately CN¥4.48 billion.

Operations: Qingdao Citymedia Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its core activities in the publication and distribution of various print and digital media formats within China.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Qingdao Citymedia Co. has been paying dividends for 9 years, but these have been volatile and sometimes unreliable. Despite this, the dividend yield of 3.98% is among the top in China's market. The company's dividends are covered by earnings (payout ratio: 62.6%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 56.4%), indicating sustainability despite recent financial challenges, such as a drop in net income to CNY 131.89 million for the first nine months of 2024 from CNY 255.74 million a year ago.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Qingdao Citymedia Co stock in this dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Qingdao Citymedia Co's share price might be too pessimistic.

Fujian Funeng (SHSE:600483)

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

Overview: Fujian Funeng Co., Ltd. operates in the power generation sector in China and has a market capitalization of approximately CN¥25.06 billion.

Operations: Fujian Funeng Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations in the power generation sector within China.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Fujian Funeng's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, yet they remain covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 28.7% and cash flows at 36.2%. Despite an unstable dividend track record, the yield of 3.35% ranks in the top quarter of China's market. The company reported CNY 1.77 billion net income for the first nine months of 2024, up from CNY 1.64 billion last year, suggesting potential for future stability amidst high debt levels.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Fujian Funeng with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Fujian Funeng may be undervalued.

Taiwan Secom (TWSE:9917)

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

Overview: Taiwan Secom Co., Ltd. offers security services in Taiwan and has a market cap of NT$55.21 billion.

Operations: Taiwan Secom Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include NT$7.61 billion from the Electronic Systems Department, NT$2.62 billion from the Stay in Security Department, NT$4.84 billion from Other Business Department, NT$1.79 billion from Restaurant Services, NT$1.09 billion from the Logistics Department, and NT$1.62 billion from the Banknote Service Department.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Taiwan Secom's dividends have shown stability and growth over the past decade, though current payments are not well supported by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 141.8%. The dividend yield of 4.16% is lower than the top quartile in Taiwan's market. Despite this, earnings cover the payout ratio at 81.8%, and recent financials reveal increased net income to TWD 726.28 million for Q3 2024, reflecting an upward trend in profitability.

• Dive into the specifics of Taiwan Secom here with our thorough dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Taiwan Secom is trading beyond its estimated value.

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