Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by volatile U.S. corporate earnings and competitive pressures in the AI sector, investors are keenly observing central banks' monetary policies, with the ECB cutting rates while the Fed remains steady. Amidst these dynamics, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide stable income streams in uncertain economic times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.06%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.98%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	4.05%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.57%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.33%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.66%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.01%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.41%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.46%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.01%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1980 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Anima Holding (BIT:ANIM)

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

Overview: Anima Holding S.p.A. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market capitalization of €2.06 billion.

Operations: Anima Holding S.p.A. generates its revenue primarily from Asset Management, amounting to €1.25 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Anima Holding's dividend yield of 3.69% is below the top tier in Italy, but its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 35.8% and 19.9%, respectively. Despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade, recent earnings have surged significantly, with net income reaching €172 million for the first nine months of 2024. An ongoing acquisition attempt by Banco BPM Vita may influence future dividend stability and strategy.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Anima Holding's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Anima Holding valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Bucher Industries (SWX:BUCN)

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

Overview: Bucher Industries AG manufactures and sells machinery, systems, and hydraulic components for various sectors including agriculture and public space maintenance across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of CHF3.77 billion.

Operations: Bucher Industries AG's revenue is primarily derived from its segments: Kuhn Group (CHF1.27 billion), Bucher Specials (CHF373.90 million), Bucher Municipal (CHF593.40 million), Bucher Hydraulics (CHF699.20 million), and Bucher Emhart Glass (CHF502.10 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Bucher Industries offers a dividend yield of 3.77%, which is below the top tier in the Swiss market. While its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, they are not well covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 102.5%. However, earnings coverage is reasonable with a payout ratio of 46.4%. The stock trades at significant value, priced at 46.5% below estimated fair value.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Bucher Industries with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Bucher Industries is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Cancom (XTRA:COK)

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

Overview: Cancom SE, along with its subsidiaries, offers information technology services both in Germany and internationally, with a market cap of approximately €798 million.

Operations: Cancom SE generates revenue primarily from its Wholesale - Computer Peripherals segment, which accounts for approximately €1.72 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Cancom's dividend yield of 4.03% is below the top tier in Germany, yet it has shown reliability and growth over the past decade. The company's dividends are well covered by cash flows, with a low cash payout ratio of 22.8%, though earnings coverage is tighter at 87.1%. Recent earnings growth was notable at 47.8%, but future guidance has been lowered due to market uncertainties in core regions like Germany and Austria.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Cancom.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Cancom's share price might be too pessimistic.

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