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3 Dividend Stocks To Consider For Steady Income

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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by interest rate adjustments and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly seeking stable income sources amidst volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable stream of income, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to balance growth with steady returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.27%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.22%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.76%★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)4.11%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.23%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.43%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)3.97%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)3.80%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.19%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.88%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1868 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADX:ADCB)

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

Overview: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, offers consumer banking, wholesale banking, and treasury and investment services in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market cap of AED75.08 billion.

Operations: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC's revenue segments include Retail Banking (AED4.69 billion), Investments and Treasury (AED5.04 billion), and Corporate and Investment Banking (AED5.71 billion), along with Property Management contributing AED745.08 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, posing challenges for income-focused investors. Despite a low payout ratio of 46.9%, which suggests dividends are well covered by earnings, the bank's allowance for bad loans is below ideal levels at 99%. Recent earnings growth, with net income rising to AED 2.39 billion in Q3 2024 from AED 1.94 billion a year ago, provides some optimism for future dividend sustainability.

ADX:ADCB Dividend History as at Dec 2024
ADX:ADCB Dividend History as at Dec 2024

JW Lifescience (KOSE:A234080)

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

Overview: JW Lifescience Corporation specializes in providing infusion solutions both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩179.78 billion.

Operations: JW Lifescience Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Pharmaceuticals segment, amounting to ₩221.32 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

JW Lifescience's dividend yield of 4.31% ranks in the top 25% within the South Korean market, supported by a low payout ratio of 26.9%, ensuring coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite stable payments, dividends have not grown over its seven-year history and have shown unreliability. Recent earnings growth of 28.3% is promising for future payouts, although the stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation concerns.

KOSE:A234080 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
KOSE:A234080 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Sixt (XTRA:SIX2)

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

Overview: Sixt SE, with a market cap of €3.26 billion, offers global mobility services to private and business customers through its corporate and franchise station network.

Operations: Sixt SE generates its revenue primarily from Europe (€1.52 billion), Germany (€1.24 billion), and North America (€1.27 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Sixt's dividend yield of 5.07% places it in the top quarter of German dividend payers, yet its high cash payout ratio of 134.3% raises sustainability concerns. Despite a ten-year history of increasing dividends, payments have been volatile and not consistently covered by free cash flows or earnings. Recent earnings showed mixed results with a slight decline in net income for Q3 2024 compared to the previous year, impacting overall financial stability for dividend reliability.

XTRA:SIX2 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
XTRA:SIX2 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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