3 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 8%

As global markets navigate through a mix of geopolitical tensions and economic optimism, U.S. indexes have approached record highs with broad-based gains, driven by positive labor market reports and stabilizing mortgage rates. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for investors seeking steady income, especially as the Federal Reserve hints at potential interest rate cuts; here we explore three top dividend stocks yielding up to 8%, highlighting their potential to provide reliable returns amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	7.01%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.47%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.25%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.57%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	6.72%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.51%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.30%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.37%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.41%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.30%	★★★★★★

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

MARR (BIT:MARR)

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

Overview: MARR S.p.A. specializes in the marketing and distribution of fresh, dried, and frozen food products for catering in Italy, the European Union, and internationally with a market cap of €631.78 million.

Operations: MARR S.p.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its €2.02 billion segment focused on the distribution of food products.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

MARR's dividend yield is notable, ranking in the top 25% of Italian market payers. The dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 84.9% and 54%, respectively. However, the dividend history is volatile despite recent increases over a decade. Recent earnings show slight declines in sales and net income compared to last year, reflecting potential challenges ahead. Despite this, analysts expect stock price growth and see it trading below fair value estimates.

• Get an in-depth perspective on MARR's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that MARR's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Nasmedia (KOSDAQ:A089600)

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

Overview: Nasmedia Co., Ltd. is a digital marketing platform company based in South Korea with a market cap of approximately ₩162.58 billion.

Operations: Nasmedia Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through its Advertising Media Sales Agency segment, which accounts for ₩108.33 billion, and its Advertising Agency segment, contributing ₩38.82 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Nasmedia's dividend yield is among the top 25% in the Korean market, supported by a low payout ratio of 42.6% from earnings and 19.8% from cash flows, ensuring sustainability. Although dividends have been stable and growing over five years, their history is relatively short. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation compared to peers. Analysts forecast robust earnings growth, enhancing future dividend prospects.

• Take a closer look at Nasmedia's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Nasmedia's shares may be trading at a discount.

ProCredit Holding (XTRA:PCZ)

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

Overview: ProCredit Holding AG, with a market cap of €449.98 million, offers commercial banking services to small and medium enterprises and private customers across Europe, South America, and Germany.

Operations: ProCredit Holding AG generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounts for €422.15 million.

Dividend Yield: 8%

ProCredit Holding offers a high dividend yield of 8%, ranking in the top 25% of German market payers, and maintains a low payout ratio of 35.3%, suggesting coverage by earnings. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility over eight years, with payments not consistently growing. Despite this instability, the stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value and shows potential for price appreciation according to analysts' forecasts. Earnings have grown recently but net income has declined slightly year-over-year.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in ProCredit Holding's dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that ProCredit Holding is trading behind its estimated value.

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