3 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 6.7%

As global markets navigate mixed performances and economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly turning their attention to reliable income sources such as dividend stocks. In this climate, a good dividend stock is characterized by its ability to provide consistent payouts and stability, making it an attractive option for those seeking steady returns amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.49%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.10%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.09%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.84%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.04%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	3.89%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.89%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	5.06%	★★★★★★

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

National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) (ADX:NBQ)

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

Overview: National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) provides retail and corporate banking services in the United Arab Emirates, with a market capitalization of AED4.44 billion.

Operations: National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) generates its revenue from Treasury and Investments amounting to AED418.58 million and Retail and Corporate Banking contributing AED192.74 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.8%

National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) offers a competitive dividend yield of 6.76%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the AE market. However, its dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade, with notable annual drops exceeding 20%. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 58%, concerns arise from a high level of bad loans at 4.2% and low allowance for these loans at 57%. Earnings growth has averaged 12.5% annually over five years, supporting current dividend coverage but not guaranteeing future stability or growth.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC)'s dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) shares in the market.

Grupo Catalana Occidente (BME:GCO)

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

Overview: Grupo Catalana Occidente, S.A. and its subsidiaries offer insurance products and services globally, with a market cap of €4.30 billion.

Operations: Grupo Catalana Occidente, S.A., along with its subsidiaries, generates revenue through its global provision of insurance products and services.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Grupo Catalana Occidente offers a stable dividend yield of 3.07%, backed by reliable and growing payments over the past decade. The company's dividends are well-covered, with a low payout ratio of 10.2% and a cash payout ratio of 27.4%. Despite trading at good value, its dividend yield is lower than the Spanish market's top tier payers. Recent earnings growth and revenue increases suggest continued financial stability, although future earnings are expected to decline slightly.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Grupo Catalana Occidente's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Grupo Catalana Occidente's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Zumtobel Group (WBAG:ZAG)

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

Overview: Zumtobel Group AG operates in the global lighting industry with a market cap of €212.90 million.

Operations: Zumtobel Group AG generates its revenue from the Lighting segment with €891.00 million and the Components segment with €304.65 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Zumtobel Group's dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite a recent increase. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 49.2% and 26.7%, respectively. However, its dividend yield of 5% lags behind Austria's top tier payers. Recent earnings results show stable sales but decreased net income, highlighting potential challenges in maintaining financial performance amidst a lower profit margin than last year.

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

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