Top 3 Global Dividend Stocks To Consider

In the current global market landscape, solid corporate earnings are driving U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to new highs, while inflationary pressures and trade dynamics continue to shape economic outlooks across regions such as Europe and Asia. Amidst these developments, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling option for investors seeking steady income streams, providing a buffer against market volatility through regular payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks Globally

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Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432)

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

Overview: Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells construction machinery both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥221.56 billion.

Operations: Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its operations in Japan (¥197.29 billion), followed by the USA (¥114.62 billion), with additional contributions from the United Kingdom (¥15.05 billion), France (¥10.47 billion), and China (¥4.68 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Takeuchi Mfg. maintains a stable dividend of JPY 200.00 per share, consistent with the previous year, reflecting reliability over the past decade. However, its dividend yield of 3.75% lags behind top-tier payers in Japan and is not well covered by free cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 187%. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 37.4%, suggesting some sustainability concerns primarily linked to cash flow coverage rather than profitability metrics.

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• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Takeuchi Mfg shares in the market.

Mazda Motor (TSE:7261)

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

Overview: Mazda Motor Corporation manufactures and sells passenger cars and commercial vehicles across Japan, the United States, North America, Europe, and other international markets with a market cap of ¥532.08 billion.

Operations: Mazda Motor Corporation's revenue segments consist of ¥3.73 billion from Japan, ¥0.77 billion from Europe, ¥3.29 billion from North America, and ¥0.65 billion from other regions.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Mazda Motor's dividend of JPY 30.00 per share remains unchanged from last year, supported by a low payout ratio of 30.4% and cash payout ratio of 19.5%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. Despite being in the top 25% for dividend yield in Japan at 5.53%, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade with an unstable track record, reflecting potential reliability concerns despite trading below estimated fair value.

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

Subaru (TSE:7270)

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

Overview: Subaru Corporation is a manufacturer and seller of automobiles and aerospace products across Japan, Asia, North America, Europe, and other international markets with a market capitalization of ¥1.84 trillion.

Operations: Subaru Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Automobiles segment, which accounts for ¥4.57 billion, followed by its Aerospace segment at ¥111.58 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Subaru's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a recent decrease to JPY 58.00 per share expected for fiscal year ending March 2026. Despite this volatility, dividends are well covered by earnings (payout ratio: 25.1%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 37.1%). Trading at a discount to its estimated fair value, Subaru offers good relative value compared to peers, though earnings are forecasted to decline in the coming years.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Subaru implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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