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3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 4.7%

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As global markets navigate through heightened inflation and interest rate expectations, U.S. stock indexes are approaching record highs, buoyed by investor optimism following policy decisions that have temporarily eased trade tensions. In this environment of economic uncertainty and market volatility, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability through consistent income streams, making them an attractive consideration for investors seeking to balance growth with income.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)5.87%★★★★★★
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)8.33%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.51%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.90%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.32%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)3.95%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.23%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.60%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.04%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.36%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1986 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Sanki Engineering (TSE:1961)

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

Overview: Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd. offers a range of social infrastructure services both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥176.98 billion.

Operations: Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its diverse social infrastructure services offered in Japan and globally.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Sanki Engineering's dividend payments are well-supported by a low payout ratio of 13% and a cash payout ratio of 32%, ensuring sustainability. Despite earnings growth of 65.2% last year, the dividend yield is modest at 3.14%, below Japan's top-tier payers. The company has an unstable dividend history with volatility over the past decade but has shown growth in payouts during this period. Recent share buybacks totaling ¥2.21 billion may signal confidence in financial stability.

TSE:1961 Dividend History as at Feb 2025
TSE:1961 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Nishikawa Rubber (TSE:5161)

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

Overview: Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells rubber and sealing products both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥94.15 billion.

Operations: Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. generates revenue from various regions, with ¥55.83 billion from Japan, ¥10.98 billion from East Asia, ¥41.09 billion from North America, and ¥12.59 billion from Southeast Asia.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Nishikawa Rubber offers a compelling dividend profile with stable and growing payments over the past decade. Its dividends are well-covered, supported by a low payout ratio of 22.6% and a cash payout ratio of 43.4%, indicating sustainability. Trading at 38.5% below estimated fair value, it provides an attractive yield of 4.13%, placing it among Japan's top dividend payers despite recent share price volatility over the last three months.

TSE:5161 Dividend History as at Feb 2025
TSE:5161 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Hanpin Electron (TWSE:2488)

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

Overview: Hanpin Electron Co., Ltd. is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of electronic consumer products, professional audio products, and DJ equipment across Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore with a market cap of NT$4.48 billion.

Operations: Hanpin Electron Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Audio Department, which accounted for NT$2.76 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Hanpin Electron's dividend yield of 4.75% ranks in the top 25% within Taiwan, yet its payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Despite this instability, dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 60.1% and a cash payout ratio of 24.7%. Trading significantly below estimated fair value, Hanpin's earnings growth at 13.7% annually over five years supports potential dividend sustainability despite past volatility.

TWSE:2488 Dividend History as at Feb 2025
TWSE:2488 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

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