Top Dividend Stocks To Watch In January 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape of easing inflation and robust bank earnings, major U.S. stock indexes have rebounded strongly, with value stocks notably outpacing growth shares amid rising oil prices and profit-taking in large-cap technology stocks. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a blend of income stability and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive option to consider as part of a diversified portfolio.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.45%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.29%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.17%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.97%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.49%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.91%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	4.09%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.91%	★★★★★★

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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Ashimori Industry (TSE:3526)

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

Overview: Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells automotive safety systems both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of ¥16.05 billion.

Operations: Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd. generates revenue from two primary segments: the Automotive Safety Parts Business, which contributes ¥51.79 billion, and the Functional Product Business, which adds ¥19.91 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Ashimori Industry's dividend payments are well covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 27.3% and 25.7%, respectively. Despite a strong recent earnings growth of 72.4%, the company's dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, with significant annual drops exceeding 20%. The price-to-earnings ratio of 7.5x suggests good value compared to the broader Japanese market average of 13.5x, though its dividend yield is slightly below top-tier levels in Japan at 3.66%.

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• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Ashimori Industry's current price could be inflated.

Niterra (TSE:5334)

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

Overview: Niterra Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells spark plugs and related products for internal-combustion engines, as well as technical ceramics, operating both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥981.67 billion.

Operations: Niterra Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Automobile Connection, generating ¥527.37 billion, and Ceramic (including Medical-Related), contributing ¥97.70 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Niterra's dividend payments are well supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 39.6% and 35.8%, respectively. Despite a recent earnings growth of 25.2%, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade, experiencing significant drops at times, making them unreliable. Trading at 34% below its estimated fair value indicates potential undervaluation, though its dividend yield of 3.57% remains lower than top-tier Japanese payers at 3.82%.

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• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Niterra is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

I-Net (TSE:9600)

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

Overview: I-Net Corp. engages in information processing and system development services, as well as selling system equipment, with a market cap of ¥23.73 billion.

Operations: I-Net Corp.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Information Service Business, which generated ¥37.66 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

I-Net's dividend payments are well supported by earnings, with a payout ratio of 40%, but not by cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 110.1%. The dividend yield of 3.57% is below the top tier in Japan (3.82%). Dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, yet large one-off items affect earnings quality. The price-to-earnings ratio is favorable at 11.1x compared to the market average of 13.5x.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report I-Net implies its share price may be too high.

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