3 Dividend Stocks Offering Yields Up To 4.5%

As global markets navigate the uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration, investors are closely watching policy shifts that could impact various sectors, from deregulation in financials and energy to potential challenges in healthcare. Amidst this backdrop of fluctuating economic indicators and rising interest rates, dividend stocks offering yields up to 4.5% present an appealing option for those seeking steady income streams. In such a dynamic environment, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals can provide a measure of stability and potential income growth for investors looking to balance risk with reward.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.61%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.59%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.15%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.23%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	6.76%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.55%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.37%	★★★★★★
Petrol d.d (LJSE:PETG)	5.84%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.59%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.49%	★★★★★★

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Banco de Sabadell (BME:SAB)

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

Overview: Banco de Sabadell, S.A. offers a range of banking products and services to personal, business, and private customers both in Spain and internationally, with a market cap of €9.86 billion.

Operations: Banco de Sabadell generates revenue from its banking operations in Spain (€3.95 billion), the UK (€1.19 billion), and Mexico (€186 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Banco de Sabadell's dividend payments are covered by a low payout ratio of 39.6%, indicating sustainability despite an unstable track record over the past decade. Recent earnings growth, with net income rising to €1.3 billion for the first nine months of 2024, supports this coverage. However, its dividend yield is lower than top-tier Spanish market payers and has been historically volatile. Additionally, the bank faces challenges with a high level of bad loans at 3%.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Banco de Sabadell.
• The analysis detailed in our Banco de Sabadell valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

China Nonferrous Mining (SEHK:1258)

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

Overview: China Nonferrous Mining Corporation Limited is an investment holding company involved in the exploration, mining, ore processing, leaching, smelting, and sale of copper products such as cathodes and anodes with a market cap of HK$20.64 billion.

Operations: China Nonferrous Mining Corporation Limited generates revenue from its leaching operations amounting to $1.04 billion and smelting operations totaling $2.77 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

China Nonferrous Mining's dividend payments are supported by a low payout ratio of 36%, indicating sustainability despite an unstable history over the past decade. Recent earnings guidance shows a profit increase to US$314 million for the first nine months of 2024, enhancing coverage. However, its dividend yield is below top-tier payers in Hong Kong and has been historically volatile. The company's valuation appears favorable compared to peers, though shareholders experienced dilution recently.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in China Nonferrous Mining's dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates China Nonferrous Mining may be undervalued.

MUGEN ESTATELtd (TSE:3299)

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

Overview: MUGEN ESTATE Co., Ltd. specializes in purchasing and reselling used real estate properties in Japan, with a market cap of ¥46.72 billion.

Operations: MUGEN ESTATE Co., Ltd. generates revenue through the acquisition and resale of pre-owned real estate properties in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

MUGEN ESTATE Ltd.'s dividend payments, recently revised to ¥92 for 2024, are well covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 31%, though not by free cash flow due to a high cash payout ratio of 410.9%. Despite past volatility in dividends, the yield remains in Japan's top quartile at 4.58%. The company's valuation is attractive with a P/E ratio below the market average, but future earnings are projected to decline.

• Get an in-depth perspective on MUGEN ESTATELtd's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that MUGEN ESTATELtd is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

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