3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 5%

As global markets react to the uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies, investors are witnessing a mixed performance across various sectors. With U.S. stocks giving back some recent gains and inflation data aligning with expectations, many are turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst market volatility. In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks with attractive yields can offer investors a way to mitigate risk while potentially benefiting from consistent payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.61%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.59%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.15%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.23%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	6.76%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.55%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.37%	★★★★★★
Petrol d.d (LJSE:PETG)	5.84%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.59%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.49%	★★★★★★

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Médica Sur. de (BMV:MEDICA B)

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

Overview: Médica Sur, S.A.B. de C.V. operates as a healthcare hospital in Mexico with a market cap of MX$3.11 billion.

Operations: Médica Sur, S.A.B. de C.V. generates revenue through its operations as a healthcare hospital in Mexico.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Médica Sur's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, despite some growth. The company's recent third-quarter earnings show increased sales of MXN 1.12 billion but a decline in net income to MXN 122.19 million. Its dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 42.8% and 52.1%, respectively, though its yield is lower than top-tier dividend payers in Mexico at 5.2%.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Médica Sur. de's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Médica Sur. de is trading behind its estimated value.

Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411)

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

Overview: Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates in banking, trust, securities, and various financial services across Japan and internationally with a market cap of ¥9.72 trillion.

Operations: Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. generates revenue through its operations in banking, trust services, and securities across multiple regions including Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia/Oceania.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Mizuho Financial Group offers a stable dividend with a payout ratio of 36.7%, indicating strong coverage by earnings. The dividend has been reliable and growing over the past decade, though its yield of 3.39% is below Japan's top-tier payers. Recent financial results show robust growth, with net income rising to ¥566.14 billion for H1 2024. Additionally, Mizuho announced a share buyback program worth ¥100 billion to enhance shareholder returns and revised its annual dividend guidance upwards.

• Dive into the specifics of Mizuho Financial Group here with our thorough dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Mizuho Financial Group's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Monex Group (TSE:8698)

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

Overview: Monex Group, Inc. is an online financial institution offering retail brokerage services across Japan, the United States, China, and Australia with a market cap of ¥253.60 billion.

Operations: Monex Group's revenue segments include ¥10.81 billion from Japan, ¥50.17 billion from the United States, and ¥11.83 billion from its Crypto-Asset Business.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Monex Group's dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 52.4% and 56.4%, respectively. Despite recent dividend increases, including a special dividend funded by asset sales, the dividend yield of 3.04% is below Japan's top-tier payers. The company's dividend history shows volatility and unreliability over the past decade, though recent buybacks worth ¥834.79 million may support future shareholder value amidst declining earnings forecasts.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Monex Group stock in this dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Monex Group is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

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