Global Dividend Stocks To Watch In April 2025

As global markets grapple with heightened trade tensions and economic uncertainty following the announcement of unexpected tariffs, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that can provide stability and income. In such a volatile environment, dividend stocks become particularly appealing as they offer the potential for regular income streams and may serve as a buffer against market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks Globally

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Arca Continental. de (BMV:AC *)

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

Overview: Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. is a company that produces, distributes, and sells soft drinks across Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, the United States, and internationally with a market cap of MX$350.22 billion.

Operations: Arca Continental's revenue is primarily derived from its drinks segments in Mexico (MX$103.45 billion), the United States (MX$82.79 billion), Peru (MX$18.29 billion), Ecuador (MX$11.93 billion), and Argentina (MX$10.19 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3%

Arca Continental's dividend payments, while increasing over the past decade, have been volatile and are considered unreliable. The dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 34.2% and 48.7%, respectively. Despite trading at a discount to its estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.05% is below the top tier in the MX market. Recent investments totaling Ps. 18 billion aim to enhance production capacity and sustainability efforts across operations in 2025.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Arca Continental. de implies its share price may be too high.

Yahagi ConstructionLtd (TSE:1870)

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

Overview: Yahagi Construction Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in building construction, with a market capitalization of ¥57.19 billion.

Operations: Yahagi Construction Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through building construction activities in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Yahagi Construction's dividend yield of 4.51% ranks in the top 25% of JP market payers and has shown stability over the past decade. However, its high payout ratio of 102.4% indicates dividends aren't covered by earnings, though cash flows cover it with a 50.5% cash payout ratio. The recent follow-on equity offering may impact future dividends, as profit margins have decreased to 2%. The stock trades at a discount to its fair value estimate.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Yahagi ConstructionLtd's dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Yahagi ConstructionLtd is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

Shizuoka Gas (TSE:9543)

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

Overview: Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. is engaged in the production, supply, and sale of city gas in Japan with a market cap of ¥87.98 billion.

Operations: Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include the production, supply, and sale of city gas in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Shizuoka Gas offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.51%, though it falls short of the top 25% in the JP market. The company recently shifted to a progressive dividend policy, reflecting commitment to stable shareholder returns despite lower profit margins at 4.3%. With a payout ratio of 28.9%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, although the cash payout ratio is higher at 85.4%. Recent increases in dividends per share indicate growth potential amidst these changes.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Shizuoka Gas.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Shizuoka Gas' share price might be on the expensive side.

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