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Top 3 Dividend Stocks On SEHK For Steady Income

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As global markets react to anticipated interest rate cuts and economic shifts, the Hong Kong market has shown resilience, with the Hang Seng Index advancing despite broader uncertainties. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks on the SEHK offer a reliable source of steady income for investors seeking stability. A good dividend stock typically combines consistent earnings with a strong payout history, making it an attractive option in today's fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Hong Kong

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Luk Fook Holdings (International) (SEHK:590)9.55%★★★★★☆
Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099)5.28%★★★★★☆
China Construction Bank (SEHK:939)7.63%★★★★★☆
China Electronics Huada Technology (SEHK:85)9.81%★★★★★☆
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (SEHK:1184)8.75%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)8.25%★★★★★☆
Zhongsheng Group Holdings (SEHK:881)9.20%★★★★★☆
PC Partner Group (SEHK:1263)9.01%★★★★★☆
Bank of China (SEHK:3988)7.21%★★★★★☆
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine (SEHK:3613)3.86%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 80 stocks from our Top SEHK Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Ten Pao Group Holdings (SEHK:1979)

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

Overview: Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that develops, manufactures, and sells electric charging products globally, with a market cap of HK$1.36 billion.

Operations: Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited generates revenue from the development, manufacturing, and sales of electric charging products across various regions including China, Asia, the United States, Europe, and Africa.

Dividend Yield: 9.4%

Ten Pao Group Holdings has a reasonably low payout ratio of 34.4%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, and a cash payout ratio of 72.2%, suggesting sustainability from cash flows. Despite an attractive dividend yield in the top 25% of Hong Kong stocks, its dividend history is volatile with less than ten years of payments. Recent earnings growth (22.4%) and an interim dividend increase to HKD 0.052 per share reflect positive financial momentum.

SEHK:1979 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SEHK:1979 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

PICC Property and Casualty (SEHK:2328)

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

Overview: PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a property and casualty insurance provider in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$227.77 billion.

Operations: PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited generates revenue from various insurance segments, including Motor Vehicle (CN¥282.11 billion), Agriculture (CN¥52.79 billion), Accidental Injury and Health (CN¥43.75 billion), Liability (CN¥32.74 billion), Others (CN¥26.59 billion), and Commercial Property (CN¥16.10 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

PICC Property and Casualty's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 44.2%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 61.1%), though the yield is low compared to top Hong Kong dividend payers. The company has a history of volatile dividends despite recent increases, such as the RMB 0.49 per share final dividend for 2024. Recent unaudited premiums income reached RMB 311.99 billion, indicating strong operational performance amidst executive changes and product launches.

SEHK:2328 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SEHK:2328 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Dawnrays Pharmaceutical (Holdings) (SEHK:2348)

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

Overview: Dawnrays Pharmaceutical (Holdings) Limited is an investment holding company that develops, manufactures, and sells non-patented pharmaceutical medicines in Mainland China and internationally, with a market cap of HK$1.73 billion.

Operations: Dawnrays Pharmaceutical (Holdings) Limited generates revenue primarily from two segments: Finished Drugs (CN¥1.04 billion) and Intermediates and Bulk Medicines (CN¥130.31 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

Dawnrays Pharmaceutical (Holdings) Limited declared an interim dividend of HK$0.015 per share for the first half of 2024, with payment due on October 3, 2024. Despite a history of volatile dividends, the company's low payout ratio (19.4%) suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings. Recent earnings showed significant growth in net income to CNY493.05 million from CNY255.94 million a year ago, despite a decline in sales to CNY577.45 million from CNY649.92 million.

SEHK:2348 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SEHK:2348 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

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