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Top SEHK Dividend Stocks To Watch In September 2024

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As global markets navigate a landscape of fluctuating inflation and interest rate adjustments, the Hong Kong market has seen its own share of volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors. When evaluating dividend stocks, it's essential to consider their yield consistency, payout ratio, and the company's overall financial health.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Hong Kong

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Luk Fook Holdings (International) (SEHK:590)9.67%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)8.67%★★★★★☆
Bank of China (SEHK:3988)7.71%★★★★★☆
Lenovo Group (SEHK:992)4.11%★★★★★☆
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (SEHK:1929)9.21%★★★★★☆
China Construction Bank (SEHK:939)7.95%★★★★★☆
Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099)5.74%★★★★★☆
PC Partner Group (SEHK:1263)9.80%★★★★★☆
Zhejiang Expressway (SEHK:576)7.55%★★★★★☆
Tian An China Investments (SEHK:28)5.51%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 74 stocks from our Top SEHK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (SEHK:1184)

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

Overview: S.A.S. Dragon Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that distributes electronic components and semiconductor products across various regions including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, the USA, Vietnam, Singapore, Macao and internationally, with a market cap of HK$2.50 billion.

Operations: The company generates HK$26.73 billion in revenue from the distribution of electronic components and semiconductor products.

Dividend Yield: 10%

S.A.S. Dragon Holdings announced an interim dividend of HK$0.15 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with payment on October 9, 2024. The company reported strong earnings growth with sales reaching HK$13.64 billion and net income at HK$330.29 million for the first half of 2024. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 54.1%, dividends have been volatile and not well covered by free cash flows, raising concerns about sustainability despite recent increases.

SEHK:1184 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1184 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Agricultural Bank of China (SEHK:1288)

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

Overview: Agricultural Bank of China Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services and has a market cap of approximately HK$1.67 trillion.

Operations: Agricultural Bank of China Limited generates revenue from several segments, including Personal Banking (CN¥310.36 billion), Corporate Banking (CN¥196.96 billion), and Treasury Operations (CN¥36.07 billion).

Dividend Yield: 7.2%

Agricultural Bank of China, trading at 72% below its estimated fair value, offers a reliable dividend yield of 7.23%, though it is lower than the top 25% in Hong Kong. With a low payout ratio of 31.8%, dividends are well-covered and stable over the past decade. Recent earnings showed slight growth with net income rising to CNY135.89 billion for H1 2024, alongside board changes and approved interim cash dividends totaling RMB40.74 billion for shareholders in January 2025.

SEHK:1288 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1288 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

First Tractor (SEHK:38)

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

Overview: First Tractor Company Limited engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of agricultural and power machinery worldwide, with a market cap of HK$16.18 billion.

Operations: First Tractor Company Limited generates revenue from the sale of agricultural and power machinery, along with related products.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

First Tractor reported H1 2024 earnings with net income rising to CNY 905.35 million from CNY 754.14 million a year ago, reflecting strong profitability. The company trades at a good value, 28.2% below estimated fair value, and offers a dividend yield of 4.44%, lower than the top quartile in Hong Kong but well-covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 31.3% and 40.2%, respectively, despite having an unstable dividend history over the past decade.

SEHK:38 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:38 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

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