3 Compelling Dividend Stocks To Consider

In a week marked by tariff uncertainties and mixed economic signals, global markets have shown varied performances, with U.S. stocks ending lower and European indices defying trade concerns to edge higher. Amidst this backdrop of fluctuating market conditions, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and a measure of stability in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.55%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.89%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.49%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.21%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.03%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.30%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.98%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.87%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.47%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	3.85%	★★★★★★

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ABN AMRO Bank (ENXTAM:ABN)

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

Overview: ABN AMRO Bank N.V. offers a range of banking products and financial services to retail, private, and business clients both in the Netherlands and internationally, with a market cap of €13.60 billion.

Operations: ABN AMRO Bank N.V.'s revenue is primarily generated through its Personal & Business Banking segment (€4.08 billion), Corporate Banking (€3.40 billion), and Wealth Management (€1.55 billion).

Dividend Yield: 9.1%

ABN AMRO Bank offers a compelling dividend yield of 9.15%, placing it in the top 25% of Dutch dividend payers. Its dividends are currently covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 72.8%, expected to improve to 50.3% in three years, suggesting sustainability despite an unstable track record and forecasted earnings decline. Recent fixed-income offerings totaling €2.25 billion may impact financial flexibility, but they underline strategic capital management efforts amidst fluctuating net income figures.

• Navigate through the intricacies of ABN AMRO Bank with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that ABN AMRO Bank is trading behind its estimated value.

Nordea Bank Abp (HLSE:NDA FI)

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

Overview: Nordea Bank Abp provides banking products and services across Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and internationally with a market cap of €40.40 billion.

Operations: Nordea Bank Abp's revenue segments include Business Banking (€3.41 billion), Personal Banking (€4.67 billion), Asset and Wealth Management (€1.44 billion), and Large Corporates & Institutions (€2.32 billion).

Dividend Yield: 8%

Nordea Bank Abp's dividend yield of 7.98% ranks it among the top 25% of Finnish dividend payers, with payouts covered by earnings at a 65.3% ratio, expected to remain stable in three years. Despite recent increases, its seven-year dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability. The proposed €0.94 per share dividend for 2024 represents a modest increase amidst declining earnings forecasts, highlighting potential challenges in maintaining consistent growth in shareholder returns.

• Dive into the specifics of Nordea Bank Abp here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Nordea Bank Abp implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Cosmo Energy Holdings (TSE:5021)

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

Overview: Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the oil industry both in Japan and internationally through its subsidiaries, with a market cap of ¥578.55 billion.

Operations: Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Petroleum segment at ¥2.47 billion, followed by the Petrochemical Business at ¥349.02 million, and Oil Exploration and Production at ¥139.86 million, with additional contributions from its Renewable Energy Business totaling ¥13.29 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Cosmo Energy Holdings offers a compelling dividend yield of 5.28%, placing it in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers. The company's dividends have been stable over the past decade, with recent increases reflecting a revised guidance to ¥180 per share for fiscal year-end 2025. However, dividends are not covered by free cash flows, posing sustainability concerns despite a low payout ratio of 38.2%. A share repurchase program aims to enhance shareholder returns further.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Cosmo Energy Holdings stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Cosmo Energy Holdings' shares may be trading at a discount.

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