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3 Reliable Dividend Stocks To Consider With At Least 3.4% Yield

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As global markets experience a rebound with cooling inflation and strong bank earnings propelling U.S. stocks higher, investors are increasingly looking to dividend stocks as a source of reliable income amidst economic fluctuations. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks with solid yields can provide stability and potential growth, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate the current market landscape effectively.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)5.11%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.33%★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.38%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.69%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.49%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.46%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)4.02%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.68%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.93%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.89%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1987 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Hyundai G.F. Holdings (KOSE:A005440)

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

Overview: Hyundai G.F. Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the rental and investment sectors with a market cap of ₩757.69 billion.

Operations: Hyundai G.F. Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through its rental and investment activities.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Hyundai G.F. Holdings offers a dividend yield of 4.02%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in South Korea, with dividends well-covered by earnings and cash flows due to low payout ratios (4.5% and 15%). However, its dividends have been unreliable over the past nine years, showing volatility and an unstable track record. Despite trading at good value compared to peers, forecasted earnings declines pose risks for consistent future payouts.

KOSE:A005440 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
KOSE:A005440 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd (TSE:2108)

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

Overview: Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that produces and sells functional products, with a market capitalization of ¥29.12 billion.

Operations: Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Sugar at ¥44.58 billion, Feed at ¥12.72 billion, Food at ¥2.68 billion, Real Estate at ¥1.51 billion, and Agricultural Supplies at ¥3.57 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Ltd. provides a stable dividend, supported by a low payout ratio of 10% and a cash payout ratio of 33.4%, ensuring coverage by both earnings and cash flows. The company's dividends have been reliable and stable over the past decade, although its yield of 3.42% is lower than top-tier Japanese dividend payers. Despite large one-off items affecting financial results, recent guidance suggests continued profitability with expected net sales of ¥66 billion for FY2025.

TSE:2108 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TSE:2108 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Aisan Industry (TSE:7283)

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

Overview: Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells automotive parts both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥106.90 billion.

Operations: Aisan Industry Co., Ltd.'s revenue is segmented as follows: ¥147.85 billion from Asia, ¥123.83 billion from Japan, ¥16.87 billion from Europe, and ¥74.70 billion from the Americas.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Aisan Industry's dividend is supported by a low payout ratio of 30.1% and a cash payout ratio of 27.3%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. Although its dividend yield of 3.69% falls short compared to top-tier Japanese payers, the stock trades at an attractive price-to-earnings ratio of 8.9x, below the market average. However, investors should note the company's volatile and unreliable dividend track record over the past decade despite previous increases in payments.

TSE:7283 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TSE:7283 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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