Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by fluctuating interest rates and competitive pressures in the AI sector, investors are keenly observing the impact on major indices. With U.S. stocks experiencing volatility and European markets buoyed by earnings and rate cuts, identifying reliable dividend stocks can offer stability amid uncertainty. In this context, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories may provide a buffer against market turbulence while offering potential income streams for investors.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Totech (TSE:9960)	3.78%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.26%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.78%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.74%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	4.04%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.13%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.09%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.18%	★★★★★★
Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM)	4.48%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	3.87%	★★★★★★

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Swisscom (SWX:SCMN)

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

Overview: Swisscom AG is a telecommunications provider operating primarily in Switzerland, Italy, and internationally, with a market cap of CHF26.68 billion.

Operations: Swisscom AG's revenue is primarily derived from its segments including Swisscom Switzerland - Residential Customers (CHF4.40 billion), Business Customers (CHF3.12 billion), Wholesale (CHF526 million), Fastweb in Italy (CHF2.63 billion), and Other Operating Segments (CHF1.13 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Swisscom offers a dividend yield of 4.17%, placing it in the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers, with dividends covered by earnings and cash flows (payout ratios: 67.7% and 65.2%). However, past dividend payments have been unreliable and stagnant over the last decade. Despite trading at a discount to its estimated fair value, investors should note its high debt levels when considering sustainability and reliability of future payouts.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Swisscom stock in this dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Swisscom is trading behind its estimated value.

GREE Holdings (TSE:3632)

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

Overview: GREE Holdings, Inc. operates in the internet and entertainment sectors, as well as investment and incubation businesses, with a market cap of ¥92.04 billion.

Operations: GREE Holdings, Inc. generates revenue from its internet and entertainment operations, investment activities, and incubation initiatives.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

GREE Holdings' dividend yield of 3.07% is below the top 25% in Japan, with payouts covered by earnings (58%) and cash flows (83.9%). Despite trading at a discount to its fair value, dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade. Recent profit margins decreased from 12.5% to 8.1%, reflecting potential challenges in maintaining stable dividends, especially given its highly volatile share price in recent months.

• Dive into the specifics of GREE Holdings here with our thorough dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of GREE Holdings shares in the market.

Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231)

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

Overview: Tigers Polymer Corporation, with a market cap of ¥15.76 billion, manufactures and sells rubber hoses, sheets, and molded products for the automotive, electrics, construction and housing, and industrial materials markets across Japan, Southeast Asia, the Americas, and China.

Operations: Tigers Polymer Corporation's revenue is derived from Japan (¥22.42 billion), the Americas (¥21.71 billion), China (¥4.34 billion), and Southeast Asia (¥4.22 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Tigers Polymer's dividend yield of 4.26% is among the top 25% in Japan, with payments well-covered by earnings (49.8%) and cash flows (14.4%). Despite recent growth, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, suggesting potential investment appeal despite its unstable dividend history.

• Take a closer look at Tigers Polymer's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Tigers Polymer may be undervalued.

Key Takeaways

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