3 Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As global markets react to rising U.S. Treasury yields and mixed economic signals, investors are navigating a landscape where large-cap stocks have shown resilience compared to their smaller counterparts. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for those seeking income stability amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.20%	★★★★★★
Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847)	3.97%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	5.00%	★★★★★★
Innotech (TSE:9880)	4.86%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.62%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NasdaqGS:SBSI)	4.51%	★★★★★★
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)	4.22%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.92%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.99%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 2040 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Guoco Group (SEHK:53)

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

Overview: Guoco Group Limited is an investment holding company involved in principal investment, property investment and development, hospitality and leisure, and financial services across Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Singapore, Australasia, and internationally with a market cap of approximately HK$24.88 billion.

Operations: Guoco Group Limited generates revenue from its principal investment ($163.81 million), hospitality and leisure ($1.34 billion), and property development and investment ($1.33 billion) segments.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Guoco Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a history of instability. However, the company maintains a low payout ratio of 29.1%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of just 14.7%. Despite trading significantly below its estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 4.23% is lower than top-tier Hong Kong market payers. Recent earnings show modest growth in revenue and net income for fiscal year 2024.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Guoco Group's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Guoco Group's current price could be quite moderate.

NGK Insulators (TSE:5333)

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

Overview: NGK Insulators, Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells electric power-related equipment across Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions, with a market cap of ¥580.99 billion.

Operations: NGK Insulators, Ltd. generates revenue from three primary segments: the Environment Business at ¥371.40 billion, the Digital Society Business at ¥144.61 billion, and the Energy & Industry Business at ¥75.92 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

NGK Insulators' dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 38.1% and 33%, respectively. Despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade, payments have increased during this period. The dividend yield of 3.07% is below Japan's top-tier payers at 3.78%. Shares trade at a significant discount to estimated fair value, enhancing potential appeal for value-focused investors. Recent buybacks totaled ¥5.49 billion, reflecting strategic capital management efforts.

• Dive into the specifics of NGK Insulators here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility NGK Insulators' shares may be trading at a discount.

Pan-International Industrial (TWSE:2328)

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

Overview: Pan-International Industrial Corp., along with its subsidiaries, offers electronic manufacturing services to technology companies across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United States, and Taiwan, with a market cap of NT$19.98 billion.

Operations: Pan-International Industrial Corp.'s revenue is primarily derived from Electronic Component Parts, contributing NT$14.36 billion, and Consumer Electronics and Computer Peripherals, which account for NT$9.09 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Pan-International Industrial's dividend yield of 3.37% is below Taiwan's top 25% dividend payers. Dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 62.3% and 61%, respectively, but have been volatile over the past decade. Recent financial results show a decline in sales and net income compared to last year, alongside a decrease in dividends to TWD 1.30 per share, indicating potential challenges for consistent dividend growth.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Pan-International Industrial.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Pan-International Industrial's shares may be trading at a premium.

Key Takeaways

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