3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 5.6% Yield

In a week marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and heightened political uncertainty, global markets experienced notable declines, with U.S. stocks seeing broad-based losses despite a late-week rally. Amid this volatility and the ongoing adjustments in interest rate expectations, dividend stocks can offer stability through consistent income streams, making them an attractive option for investors seeking reliable returns in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.17%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.09%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.25%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.56%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.88%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	3.76%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.62%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.82%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	5.22%	★★★★★★

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

A.P. Møller - Mærsk (CPSE:MAERSK B)

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

Overview: A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the ocean transport and logistics sector both in Denmark and globally, with a market cap of DKK182.69 billion.

Operations: A.P. Møller - Mærsk's revenue segments include Ocean at $34.67 billion, Terminals at $4.29 billion, and Logistics & Services at $14.57 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

A.P. Møller - Mærsk's dividend is well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 33.9% and a cash payout ratio of 33.6%. However, its dividend yield of 4.33% is lower than the top Danish market payers, and the track record has been volatile over the past decade despite some growth. Recent earnings showed significant sales growth to US$15.76 billion in Q3 2024, with net income rising to US$3.05 billion from US$521 million year-on-year.

• Click here to discover the nuances of A.P. Møller - Mærsk with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our A.P. Møller - Mærsk valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group (SEHK:2877)

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

Overview: China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group Limited is an investment holding company involved in the research, development, manufacture, and trade of Chinese medicines in the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong, with a market cap of HK$7.36 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Chinese Pharmaceutical Products segment, generating CN¥4.20 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 36.9%. Despite this, the dividend yield of 5.61% is below the top quartile in Hong Kong. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and peers. However, its dividend track record has been volatile over the last decade, despite some growth in payments. Recent earnings grew by 25.1% over the past year.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group is trading behind its estimated value.

Tsugami (TSE:6101)

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

Overview: Tsugami Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells precision machine tools in Japan and has a market capitalization of approximately ¥68.01 billion.

Operations: Tsugami Corporation generates revenue from several key regions, with ¥75.84 billion from China, ¥5.22 billion from India, ¥30.09 billion from Japan, and ¥1.88 billion from Korea.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Tsugami offers a stable dividend profile with payments reliably increasing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 30.2% and a cash payout ratio of 51.2%. The current yield is 3.78%, slightly below the top quartile in Japan. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 8.5x suggests good value compared to the market average of 13.5x, while earnings grew by 42.4% last year, enhancing its dividend sustainability further bolstered by recent share buybacks totaling ¥564.53 million.

• Take a closer look at Tsugami's potential here in our dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Tsugami's share price might be too optimistic.

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