Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In December 2024

As global markets continue to reach new highs, driven by robust economic data and geopolitical developments, investors are increasingly looking for stable income sources amidst the fluctuating landscape. In this context, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling option due to their potential to provide consistent returns and hedge against market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.56%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.23%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.70%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.23%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	6.64%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.42%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.34%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.47%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.47%	★★★★★★

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Komercní banka (SEP:KOMB)

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

Overview: Komercní banka, a.s., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services mainly in the Czech Republic and Central and Eastern Europe, with a market cap of CZK153.92 billion.

Operations: Komercní banka's revenue segments include retail banking, corporate banking, and investment banking services across the Czech Republic and Central and Eastern Europe.

Dividend Yield: 9.9%

Komercní banka's dividend yield is attractive, ranking in the top 25% of the Czech market. However, its dividends have been volatile and are not currently well covered by earnings, with a high payout ratio of 98.8%. Despite a history of unreliable payments over the past decade, future forecasts suggest improved coverage in three years with a 70% payout ratio. The bank trades at 32.1% below estimated fair value but has a low allowance for bad loans at 79%.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Komercní banka.
• The analysis detailed in our Komercní banka valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Atreyu Capital Markets (TASE:ATRY)

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

Overview: Atreyu Capital Markets Ltd provides investment management services both in Israel and internationally, with a market cap of ₪1.02 billion.

Operations: Atreyu Capital Markets Ltd generates revenue through its investment management services provided both domestically and abroad.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Atreyu Capital Markets offers a dividend yield of 5.9%, placing it among the top 25% in the IL market. Despite recent earnings growth, its dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade, with coverage issues due to a high cash payout ratio of 104.5%. The company's dividends are not well supported by free cash flows, although it trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value. Recent earnings showed increased revenue and net income year-over-year.

• Dive into the specifics of Atreyu Capital Markets here with our thorough dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Atreyu Capital Markets is trading behind its estimated value.

TechnoPro Holdings (TSE:6028)

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

Overview: TechnoPro Holdings, Inc. operates as a temporary staffing and contract work company in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥290.53 billion.

Operations: TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.'s revenue segments include ¥17.32 billion from R&D Outsourcing Business, ¥23.86 billion from Construction Management Outsourcing, ¥25.62 million from Overseas Businesses, and ¥4.85 million from Domestic Other Business.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

TechnoPro Holdings' dividend yield of 3.23% is below the top quartile in Japan, and its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. However, dividends are well-covered by earnings (55.1% payout ratio) and cash flows (38.6% cash payout ratio). The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and has completed a share buyback worth ¥4.99 billion, which may signal management's confidence in future performance despite past dividend instability.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of TechnoPro Holdings stock in this dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, TechnoPro Holdings' share price might be too pessimistic.

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