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Top 3 Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

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Amidst global market fluctuations and policy shifts under the new Trump administration, investors are navigating an environment marked by sector volatility and changing interest rate expectations. In such times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them a valuable consideration for portfolios seeking resilience against economic uncertainties.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.16%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.15%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.62%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.23%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)6.74%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.49%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.37%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.76%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.43%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.78%★★★★★☆

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China Banking (PSE:CBC)

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

Overview: China Banking Corporation offers a range of banking and financial products and services to individuals and businesses in the Philippines, with a market capitalization of ₱154.75 billion.

Operations: China Banking Corporation's revenue segments include ₱23.45 billion from interest income, ₱5.67 billion from trading and securities gains, and ₱3.89 billion from service charges, fees, and commissions.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

China Banking Corporation's dividend payments have been stable and reliable over the past decade, with a low payout ratio of 14.3%, indicating strong coverage by earnings. However, its dividend yield of 3.75% is below the top tier in the Philippine market. The bank faces challenges with a high level of bad loans at 2.4% and a low allowance for these loans at 91%. Recent executive changes may impact future strategic directions but do not directly affect current dividend stability.

PSE:CBC Dividend History as at Nov 2024
PSE:CBC Dividend History as at Nov 2024

JNBY Design (SEHK:3306)

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

Overview: JNBY Design Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the design, marketing, retail, and sale of fashion apparel, accessories, and household goods both in China and internationally with a market cap of HK$6.96 billion.

Operations: JNBY Design Limited generates revenue from its Mature Brand segment with CN¥2.94 billion, Younger Brands contributing CN¥2.18 billion, and Emerging Brands adding CN¥109.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 9.3%

JNBY Design offers a dividend yield of 9.29%, ranking in the top 25% of Hong Kong's dividend payers. The company maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 73.4%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings, and a cash payout ratio of 42.9% suggests strong cash flow support. However, its seven-year dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability. Recent approval for a HK$0.86 final dividend per share underscores ongoing shareholder returns despite significant insider selling recently noted.

SEHK:3306 Dividend History as at Nov 2024
SEHK:3306 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

EEKA Fashion Holdings (SEHK:3709)

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

Overview: EEKA Fashion Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in the design, promotion, marketing, retail, and wholesale of self-owned branded ladies’ wear products in China, with a market cap of HK$6.08 billion.

Operations: EEKA Fashion Holdings Limited generates revenue primarily from the retailing and wholesaling of ladies' wear, amounting to CN¥6.88 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

EEKA Fashion Holdings trades significantly below its estimated fair value and forecasts suggest earnings growth of 11.41% annually. Despite this, the stock's dividend history is marked by volatility over the past decade, indicating unreliability. The dividend yield of 7.7% falls short compared to Hong Kong's top payers, but with a payout ratio of 64.7% and a cash payout ratio of 45.8%, dividends are adequately covered by both earnings and cash flows despite recent shareholder dilution concerns.

SEHK:3709 Dividend History as at Nov 2024
SEHK:3709 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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