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Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

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As global markets navigate the complexities of easing inflation and strong bank earnings, major U.S. stock indexes have rebounded, with value stocks outperforming growth shares significantly. This backdrop of economic optimism and potential interest rate adjustments makes dividend stocks particularly appealing for investors seeking steady income streams amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)5.11%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.34%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.50%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.69%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.49%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.50%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.46%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.49%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.68%★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)3.87%★★★★★★

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore (BIT:MN)

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

Overview: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the publishing of books and magazines across Italy, the rest of Europe, and the United States, with a market cap of approximately €547.68 million.

Operations: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A. generates its revenue from several segments, including Media (€145.86 million), Retail (€209.86 million), Trade Books (€393.84 million), Educational Books (€240.71 million), and Corporate & Shared Services (€86.31 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore's dividend is appealing, with a yield of 5.63%, placing it in the top 25% of Italian market payers. Despite only five years of dividend history, payments have been stable and covered by earnings (payout ratio: 56.4%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 39.4%). However, high debt levels warrant caution. Recent share repurchases could indicate confidence in undervaluation, as the stock trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value.

BIT:MN Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta. de (BMV:VESTA *)

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

Overview: Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta, S.A.B. de C.V. acquires, develops, manages, operates, and leases industrial buildings and distribution facilities in Mexico with a market capitalization of MX$42.50 billion.

Operations: Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta's revenue is primarily derived from its Real Estate - Rental segment, which generated $243.24 million.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta offers a stable dividend yield of 3%, supported by a low payout ratio of 18.1%, ensuring sustainability. Although its dividend is below the top tier in Mexico, it remains covered by cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 73.2%. Recent earnings growth and revenue guidance revisions suggest financial stability, but potential future earnings decline may impact dividends. The stock's current valuation is attractive compared to the market average, enhancing its appeal for value-focused investors.

BMV:VESTA * Dividend History as at Jan 2025

SeAH Besteel Holdings (KOSE:A001430)

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

Overview: SeAH Besteel Holdings Corporation is a South Korean company involved in the manufacture and sale of special steel, heavy forgings, auto parts, and axles, with a market cap of approximately ₩695 billion.

Operations: SeAH Besteel Holdings Corporation's revenue primarily comes from its Special Steel segment, generating approximately ₩3.91 billion, with an additional contribution of about ₩98.66 million from the Aluminum Extrusion Division.

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

SeAH Besteel Holdings presents a mixed dividend profile. While the dividend yield of 6.19% ranks in the top 25% within South Korea, its track record is unstable with volatility over seven years. Dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 66.9% and 24.5%, respectively, indicating sustainability despite past unreliability. The stock trades below estimated fair value, suggesting potential for capital appreciation alongside income returns from dividends.

KOSE:A001430 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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