Global's Top 3 Dividend Stocks To Consider

As global markets navigate through the complexities of lower-than-expected U.S. inflation and fluctuating trade relations, investors are keenly observing opportunities that offer stability and growth potential. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling choice due to their ability to provide consistent income streams while potentially benefiting from favorable economic conditions such as improved business activity and resilient consumer confidence.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks Globally

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Neway Valve (Suzhou) (SHSE:603699)

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

Overview: Neway Valve (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is engaged in the research, development, production, and sale of industrial valves both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥34.51 billion.

Operations: Neway Valve (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. generates its revenue through the research, development, production, and sale of industrial valves across domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Neway Valve (Suzhou) has shown strong financial performance with sales reaching CNY 5.60 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up from CNY 4.46 billion a year ago, and net income rising to CNY 1.11 billion. Despite this growth, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade. However, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 61% and 58.9%, respectively, while offering a competitive yield in the market at 3.11%.

• Dive into the specifics of Neway Valve (Suzhou) here with our thorough dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Neway Valve (Suzhou) shares in the market.

KVK (TSE:6484)

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

Overview: KVK Corporation manufactures and sells faucets in Japan, with a market cap of ¥17.32 billion.

Operations: KVK Corporation generates revenue from several regions, with ¥29.99 billion from Japan, ¥6.79 billion from China, and ¥329.04 million from The Philippines.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

KVK's dividend payments have increased over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 26.8% and strong earnings growth of 12.9% last year. Despite this, dividends have been volatile and unreliable, with annual drops exceeding 20%. The current yield is 3.31%, below the top quartile in Japan's market (3.63%). KVK trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, suggesting potential for capital appreciation alongside dividend income.

• Navigate through the intricacies of KVK with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that KVK's current price could be quite moderate.

IDEA ConsultantsInc (TSE:9768)

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

Overview: IDEA Consultants, Inc. offers integrated consultancy services focused on social infrastructure development and environmental conservation projects both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥24.95 billion.

Operations: IDEA Consultants, Inc. generates revenue through its Environmental Consulting Business at ¥15.75 billion, Construction Consulting Business at ¥7.19 billion, Information System Business at ¥652.18 million, Immovable Properties Business at ¥234.05 million, and Overseas Business at ¥546.76 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

IDEA Consultants, Inc. offers a stable dividend history with reliable growth over the past decade. However, its 3.26% yield falls short of Japan's top quartile, and high cash payout ratio (97.5%) suggests dividends are not well covered by free cash flow despite being supported by earnings with a 34.3% payout ratio. Recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index may enhance visibility but doesn't alter current dividend sustainability concerns given limited cash flow coverage.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of IDEA ConsultantsInc stock in this dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report IDEA ConsultantsInc implies its share price may be too high.

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