Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets navigate a mixed start to the new year, with major indices reflecting both gains and declines amid economic uncertainties, investors are turning their focus towards reliable income sources like dividend stocks. In light of recent market dynamics, characterized by fluctuating indices and economic indicators such as the Chicago PMI and GDP forecasts, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts can be an appealing strategy for those seeking stability in their investment portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.11%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.26%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.78%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.63%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.41%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.42%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.91%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.81%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.14%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.99%	★★★★★★

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Ibersol S.G.P.S (ENXTLS:IBS)

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

Overview: Ibersol, S.G.P.S., S.A. operates a network of restaurants in Portugal, Spain, and Angola through its subsidiaries and has a market cap of €309.42 million.

Operations: Ibersol S.G.P.S. generates its revenue from Counters (€172.83 million), Restaurants (€111.42 million), and Concessions, Travel, and Catering (€168.70 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

Ibersol S.G.P.S. offers a dividend yield of 6.58%, placing it among the top 25% of dividend payers in Portugal, but its payments have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade. Despite a low cash payout ratio of 48.3%, dividends are not well covered by earnings due to a high payout ratio of 145.9%. Recent earnings showed growth, with Q3 net income at €7.35 million, up from €6.9 million last year, indicating potential for future stability if trends continue.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Ibersol S.G.P.S' dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Ibersol S.G.P.S' share price might be on the cheaper side.

Allianz (XTRA:ALV)

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

Overview: Allianz SE, with a market cap of €115.39 billion, operates globally through its subsidiaries offering property-casualty insurance, life/health insurance, and asset management products and services.

Operations: Allianz SE generates revenue through its key segments: Property-Casualty insurance (€76.40 billion), Life/Health insurance (€37.11 billion), and Asset Management (€3.35 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Allianz's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, with a current yield of 4.6%, slightly below the top tier in Germany. Dividends are well-covered by earnings (60% payout ratio) and cash flows (23% cash payout ratio), indicating sustainability. Recent earnings growth supports this stability, with Q3 net income rising to €2.47 billion from €2.02 billion last year, while strategic acquisitions and divestments could impact future financial dynamics.

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

Uzin Utz (XTRA:UZU)

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

Overview: Uzin Utz SE develops, manufactures, and sells construction chemical system products in Germany, the United States, Netherlands, and internationally with a market cap of €246.16 million.

Operations: Uzin Utz SE generates revenue through various segments including Germany - Laying Systems (€209.68 million), Western Europe (€81.64 million), Netherlands - Laying Systems (€83.59 million), USA - Laying Systems (€73.60 million), Netherlands - Wholesale (€33.66 million), Germany - Surface Care and Refinement (€34.21 million), South/Eastern Europe (€27.70 million), and Germany - Machinery and Tools (€31.94 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Uzin Utz's dividend payments have been reliable and stable over the past decade, with a modest yield of 3.25%, below Germany's top tier. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings (33.8% payout ratio) and cash flows (19.9% cash payout ratio), ensuring sustainability. Earnings have grown 1.9% annually over five years, supporting continued dividend growth, while its price-to-earnings ratio of 10.4x suggests it is valued attractively compared to the broader German market at 16.2x.

• Dive into the specifics of Uzin Utz here with our thorough dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Uzin Utz valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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