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Doosan Bobcat And Two Other Solid Dividend Stocks To Consider

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In a week marked by busy earnings reports and mixed economic signals, global markets have experienced some turbulence, with major U.S. indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P MidCap 400 reaching highs before retreating. Amidst this backdrop of fluctuating growth stocks and cautious economic data, dividend stocks remain a steadfast option for investors seeking stability and income in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.18%★★★★★★
Mitsubishi Shokuhin (TSE:7451)3.82%★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.85%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.52%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.52%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.44%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.62%★★★★★★
KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602)4.99%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.29%★★★★★☆
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.34%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 1991 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Doosan Bobcat (KOSE:A241560)

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

Overview: Doosan Bobcat Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes compact construction equipment across various industries globally, with a market cap of ₩4.04 trillion.

Operations: Doosan Bobcat Inc. generates revenue of $6.99 billion from its construction equipment segment, serving industries such as construction, landscaping, agriculture, grounds maintenance, utility, and mining across multiple regions worldwide.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Doosan Bobcat's dividend is well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 31% and 25.6%, respectively. Despite being in the top 25% for yield in the KR market, its dividend history is unstable, having been paid for less than a decade with volatility. Recent financials show declining sales and net income, impacting earnings per share. The canceled acquisition by Doosan Robotics may influence future strategic direction but doesn't affect current dividend sustainability.

KOSE:A241560 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

StarragTornos Group (SWX:STGN)

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

Overview: StarragTornos Group AG specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring, grinding, and machining various materials with a market capitalization of CHF228.32 million.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of CHF):

Dividend Yield: 6%

StarragTornos Group's dividend yield of 5.95% ranks it among the top 25% in Switzerland, though its history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. The payout ratio of 62.7% suggests dividends are covered by earnings but not by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. Recent executive changes include Markus Jäger as CFO, potentially impacting financial strategy amidst a backdrop of high share price volatility and significant shareholder dilution this year.

SWX:STGN Dividend History as at Nov 2024

MEISEI INDUSTRIALLtd (TSE:1976)

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

Overview: MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Co., Ltd. is a construction works company operating in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥65.09 billion.

Operations: MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its construction works operations both domestically in Japan and internationally.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

MEISEI INDUSTRIAL Ltd.'s dividend yield of 3.07% is lower than the top 25% in Japan, with a stable and reliable history over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 24%, dividends are not supported by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. The company has shown strong earnings growth at 45.2% over the past year and trades at a P/E ratio of 9.4x, below the market average, indicating potential value for investors.

TSE:1976 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Summing It All Up

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