3 Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by resilient labor markets, inflation concerns, and fluctuating interest rates, investors are keenly observing the economic signals that could influence market trends. With U.S. equities experiencing declines amid these uncertainties, dividend stocks may offer a compelling option for those seeking stability and income in their portfolios. A good dividend stock typically combines a history of consistent payouts with strong fundamentals, making it an attractive choice in today's choppy market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.31%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.36%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.80%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.72%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.06%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.41%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.00%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.64%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.89%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.21%	★★★★★★

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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage (ENXTPA:ALTPC)

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

Overview: Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage constructs and operates tunnels in France, with a market cap of €159.95 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived entirely from its Transportation Infrastructure segment, totaling €38.12 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage offers a dividend yield of 7.61%, placing it among the top 25% of dividend payers in France. However, its high payout ratio (123.7%) indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings, raising sustainability concerns despite being covered by cash flows at a 74.6% ratio. Dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, although they have grown overall during that period, reflecting both opportunity and risk for investors seeking income stability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Société Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado Carénage's shares may be trading at a discount.

CJ (KOSE:A001040)

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

Overview: CJ Corporation operates globally in the food and food services, bio, logistics and retail, and entertainment and media sectors with a market cap of ₩3.17 trillion.

Operations: CJ Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Logistics & New Distribution segment at ₩18.74 billion, Food and Food Services at ₩16.62 billion, Bio at ₩9.76 billion, and Entertainment & Media at ₩5.49 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

CJ Corporation's dividend yield of 3% is below the top 25% in Korea and not well covered by earnings, with a high payout ratio of 112.2%. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent financial results show a net loss for Q3 2024, impacting earnings coverage further. However, dividends are well supported by cash flows due to a low cash payout ratio of 4.4%, suggesting some reliability amidst financial challenges.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of CJ.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that CJ is trading behind its estimated value.

Hi-Clearance (TPEX:1788)

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

Overview: Hi-Clearance Inc. is a Taiwanese company that supplies medical devices for the renal, cardiac, radiation, dental, oral surgery, and metabolism markets with a market cap of NT$6.21 billion.

Operations: Hi-Clearance Inc. generates revenue from its Kidney Dialysis Segment, which amounts to NT$2.87 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Hi-Clearance's dividend yield of 5.02% ranks in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, though it is not well covered by free cash flows with a high cash payout ratio of 161.4%. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. Recent Q3 financials show increased sales but a slight dip in net income year-over-year, highlighting potential sustainability concerns given the current earnings coverage and payout ratio of 84.2%.

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

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