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Top SEHK Dividend Stocks For July 2024

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As global markets navigate through varying economic signals, the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong has shown resilience with a modest gain during a holiday-shortened week. Amid these fluctuating conditions, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to offer steady returns. In this context, selecting strong dividend-yielding stocks can be particularly prudent, providing investors with a possible buffer against market volatility while potentially enhancing long-term investment portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Hong Kong

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
CITIC Telecom International Holdings (SEHK:1883)9.37%★★★★★★
China Construction Bank (SEHK:939)7.77%★★★★★☆
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (SEHK:1184)8.97%★★★★★☆
China Electronics Huada Technology (SEHK:85)8.14%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)7.97%★★★★★☆
China Overseas Grand Oceans Group (SEHK:81)8.57%★★★★★☆
International Housewares Retail (SEHK:1373)9.11%★★★★★☆
Bank of China (SEHK:3988)7.26%★★★★★☆
China Mobile (SEHK:941)6.24%★★★★★☆
Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099)4.45%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 91 stocks from our Top SEHK Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Xtep International Holdings (SEHK:1368)

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

Overview: Xtep International Holdings Limited, based in China, specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of sports footwear, apparel, and accessories for adults and children with a market capitalization of approximately HK$12.67 billion.

Operations: Xtep International Holdings Limited generates revenue primarily through three segments: Mass Market at CN¥11.95 billion, Fashion Sports at CN¥1.60 billion, and Professional Sports at CN¥0.80 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Xtep International Holdings offers a dividend yield of 4.28%, which is modest compared to Hong Kong's top dividend payers. While its dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 48.8% and 58.6% respectively, the company has experienced volatility in its dividend payments over the past decade. Recent operational updates indicate a positive retail growth trajectory, yet changes in executive roles and amendments in company bylaws suggest transitional phases that could impact future financial strategies and dividend policies.

SEHK:1368 Dividend History as at Jul 2024
SEHK:1368 Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Tsingtao Brewery (SEHK:168)

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

Overview: Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited operates globally, focusing on the production, distribution, wholesale, and retail sale of beer products with a market capitalization of approximately HK$85.88 billion.

Operations: Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited generates its revenue primarily through the production and sale of beer products globally.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Tsingtao Brewery recently approved a final dividend of RMB 2 per share, payable on August 9, with changes in its board and auditor signaling a strategic realignment. While the company's dividends have shown growth over the past decade, its current yield of 4.25% is low compared to Hong Kong's top dividend stocks. Despite trading below fair value by 36.7%, concerns about coverage by earnings and free cash flows persist, as indicated by a high cash payout ratio of 145.5%.

SEHK:168 Dividend History as at Jul 2024
SEHK:168 Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (SEHK:1929)

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

Overview: Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited operates as an investment holding company that manufactures and sells jewelry products in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and other international markets, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$83.70 billion.

Operations: Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited generates HK$89.70 billion from its Mainland China operations and HK$19.92 billion from its combined Hong Kong, Macau, and other international markets.

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited reported a robust financial year with sales reaching HK$108.71 billion, up from HK$94.68 billion the previous year, and net income increasing to HK$6.50 billion. Despite this growth, the company's dividend history shows variability, with a recent proposal of HK$0.3 per share for 2024. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 84.6% and 42.7% respectively, suggesting sustainability despite past fluctuations in dividend consistency.

SEHK:1929 Dividend History as at Jul 2024
SEHK:1929 Dividend History as at Jul 2024

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