China Kepei Education Group And Two Other Top Dividend Stocks In Hong Kong

As global markets navigate through a landscape marked by cautious optimism and mixed economic signals, Hong Kong's stock market presents a unique tableau. Amid these conditions, dividend stocks like China Kepei Education Group offer investors potential resilience and steady income streams in an otherwise fluctuating market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Hong Kong

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)	8.23%	★★★★★★
CITIC Telecom International Holdings (SEHK:1883)	9.77%	★★★★★★
China Construction Bank (SEHK:939)	7.41%	★★★★★☆
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (SEHK:1184)	8.84%	★★★★★☆
China Electronics Huada Technology (SEHK:85)	8.54%	★★★★★☆
Bank of China (SEHK:3988)	6.62%	★★★★★☆
China Mobile (SEHK:941)	6.42%	★★★★★☆
Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099)	4.11%	★★★★★☆
International Housewares Retail (SEHK:1373)	8.82%	★★★★★☆
Shougang Fushan Resources Group (SEHK:639)	8.86%	★★★★★☆

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

China Kepei Education Group (SEHK:1890)

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

Overview: China Kepei Education Group Limited, an investment holding company, offers private vocational education services primarily in China, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$3.14 billion.

Operations: China Kepei Education Group Limited generates its revenue primarily through the provision of education services, totaling CN¥1.60 billion.

Dividend Yield: 8.9%

China Kepei Education Group's recent financial performance shows a positive trajectory with sales increasing to CNY 871.97 million and net income rising to CNY 452.49 million in the first half of 2024. Despite this, the company's dividend history is marked by instability, as indicated by its volatile dividend payments over the past five years. However, the interim dividend has been declared at HKD 0.07 per share for H1 2024, showcasing a commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst earnings growth forecasted at 6.67% annually.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of China Kepei Education Group stock in this dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that China Kepei Education Group's current price could be quite moderate.

China Mengniu Dairy (SEHK:2319)

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

Overview: China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited operates as an investment holding company that manufactures and distributes dairy products under the MENGNIU brand in the People’s Republic of China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately HK$54.86 billion.

Operations: China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited generates revenue primarily through its Liquid Milk Business at CN¥83.20 billion, followed by the Ice Cream Business at CN¥6.08 billion, Cheese Business at CN¥4.38 billion, and Milk Powder Business at CN¥3.83 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

China Mengniu Dairy's recent dividend increase to RMB 0.489 per share, payable on 26 June 2024, reflects a commitment to shareholder returns despite its historically unstable dividend track record and low yield compared to Hong Kong's top dividend payers. The company reported a decrease in net income from CNY 5.30 billion in 2022 to CNY 4.81 billion in 2023 but maintains reasonable coverage with earnings and cash flows supporting dividends at payout ratios of 40.1% and 44.8%, respectively. Recent executive changes could signal strategic shifts potentially impacting future performance and governance stability.

• Take a closer look at China Mengniu Dairy's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility China Mengniu Dairy's shares may be trading at a discount.

Jiangxi Copper (SEHK:358)

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

Overview: Jiangxi Copper Company Limited operates in the exploration, mining, smelting, and refining of copper across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$75.71 billion.

Operations: Jiangxi Copper Company Limited generates its revenue primarily through the exploration, mining, smelting, and refining of copper.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Jiangxi Copper has shown a mixed performance in terms of dividends, with an increase over the past decade but marked by volatility. Its current dividend yield of 4.01% is lower than many Hong Kong peers. The company's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 32.1% and cash payout ratio at 79.8%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite its unstable history. Recent board reshuffles and executive changes could influence future governance and financial strategies, impacting dividend reliability further.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Jiangxi Copper.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Jiangxi Copper implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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