3 Global Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 4%

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by hopes for interest rate cuts and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly focused on strategies that can provide steady returns amid uncertainty. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling option, offering the potential for regular income while participating in market growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks Globally

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Xiamen R&T Plumbing TechnologyLtd (SZSE:002790)

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

Overview: Xiamen R&T Plumbing Technology Co., Ltd. is involved in the research, development, production, and sale of bathroom products and accessories globally, with a market cap of CN¥3.86 billion.

Operations: Xiamen R&T Plumbing Technology Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its global operations focused on the research, development, production, and sale of bathroom products and accessories.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Xiamen R&T Plumbing Technology Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 4.33%, placing it in the top quartile of CN market dividend payers. However, its high cash payout ratio of 95.8% indicates dividends are not well covered by cash flows, raising sustainability concerns despite a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 72.4%. The company's dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, and recent earnings reports show declining sales and net income, which may impact future payouts.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Xiamen R&T Plumbing TechnologyLtd stock in this dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Xiamen R&T Plumbing TechnologyLtd valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Okamoto Machine Tool Works (TSE:6125)

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

Overview: Okamoto Machine Tool Works, Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells grinding machines and semiconductor-related equipment both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥28.72 billion.

Operations: Okamoto Machine Tool Works generates revenue from its Machine Tools segment, contributing ¥29.07 billion, and its Semiconductor Related Equipment segment, adding ¥14.74 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Okamoto Machine Tool Works' dividend yield stands at 3.6%, slightly below the top 25% of JP market payers. The company's payout ratio is a reasonable 48.6%, suggesting dividends are covered by earnings, but not by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns. Despite a low price-to-earnings ratio of 13.5x compared to the JP market average, dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade with periods of significant drops exceeding 20%.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Okamoto Machine Tool Works' dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Okamoto Machine Tool Works may be overvalued.

NS United Kaiun Kaisha (TSE:9110)

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

Overview: NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. operates in marine transportation services both domestically and internationally, with a market cap of ¥146.58 billion.

Operations: NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Ocean Shipping Business, which generated ¥198.35 billion, and its Domestic Shipping Business, contributing ¥31.86 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

NS United Kaiun Kaisha's dividend yield of 3.88% ranks in the top 25% of Japanese market payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 26.4%, indicating strong earnings coverage. Despite recent increases to ¥140 per share, dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade with significant fluctuations. However, cash flows cover dividends well at a 20.8% cash payout ratio, suggesting current sustainability amidst improved earnings forecasts driven by robust demand for key cargo services.

• Dive into the specifics of NS United Kaiun Kaisha here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that NS United Kaiun Kaisha is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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