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Top 3 Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

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In a week marked by record highs for major U.S. stock indexes and mixed sector performances, global markets have been navigating through political developments in Europe and economic data releases in the U.S. With growth stocks outperforming value shares significantly, investors may find dividend stocks appealing as they offer potential income stability amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.98%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.26%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.72%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.48%★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)3.97%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.41%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.44%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.63%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.53%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.86%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1926 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099)

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

Overview: Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the wholesale and retail sectors of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare products in China, with a market cap of HK$66.16 billion.

Operations: Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from Pharmaceutical Distribution (CN¥442.11 billion), Medical Devices (CN¥125.75 billion), and Retail Pharmacy (CN¥34.55 billion) segments in China.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Sinopharm Group's dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with a low cash payout ratio of 16% indicating strong coverage by cash flows. Despite trading at a good value compared to peers, its dividend yield of 4.35% is below the top tier in Hong Kong. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income to CNY 5.28 billion for the first nine months of 2024, suggesting potential challenges but dividends remain covered with a payout ratio of 31.3%.

SEHK:1099 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Comefly Outdoor (SHSE:603908)

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

Overview: Comefly Outdoor Co., Ltd., operating as MOBI GARDEN, focuses on the research, design, development, and sale of outdoor products in China with a market cap of CN¥2.37 billion.

Operations: Comefly Outdoor Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from the apparel segment, which accounts for CN¥1.38 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Comefly Outdoor's dividends are supported by a payout ratio of 89.7% and a cash payout ratio of 51.3%, indicating solid coverage by earnings and cash flows despite only eight years of dividend history. The yield, at 3.24%, is competitive in the Chinese market, ranking in the top quartile. Recent earnings showed a decline with net income dropping to CNY 92.43 million for the first nine months of 2024, which may impact future dividend stability if trends continue.

SHSE:603908 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Teyi Pharmaceutical GroupLtd (SZSE:002728)

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

Overview: Teyi Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of Chinese patent medicines and pharmaceutical products in China, with a market cap of CN¥4.61 billion.

Operations: Teyi Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd generates revenue through its activities in the research, development, production, and sale of Chinese patent medicines and pharmaceutical preparations within China.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Teyi Pharmaceutical Group's dividends have shown stability and growth over the past decade, yet their sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 290.2% and lack of free cash flow coverage. Despite being in the top 25% for dividend yield in China at 3.74%, recent earnings reveal a significant drop, with net income plummeting from CNY 188.48 million to CNY 6.01 million, potentially affecting future payouts.

SZSE:002728 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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