Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by fluctuating corporate earnings and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are closely monitoring central bank policies and economic indicators. With the Federal Reserve holding rates steady amidst persistent inflation concerns, and the European Central Bank cutting rates to boost investor sentiment, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential stability and income generation in volatile times. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can be a prudent strategy for those seeking reliable returns amidst market turbulence.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.26%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.78%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.74%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.55%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.48%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.03%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.13%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.94%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.69%	★★★★★★
Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM)	4.48%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1944 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Mapfre (BME:MAP)

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

Overview: Mapfre, S.A. operates globally in the insurance, finance, securities, investment, and services sectors with a market cap of €8.43 billion.

Operations: Mapfre, S.A.'s revenue segments include €3.43 billion from Brazil, €8.97 billion from Iberia, and €2.67 billion from North America, along with €171.90 million from Mapfre Asistencia-Mawdy.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Mapfre offers an attractive dividend profile, trading at 47.3% below its estimated fair value and presenting good relative value compared to peers. The company has a stable and reliable dividend history over the past decade, with payments covered by earnings (payout ratio: 56.4%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 47.8%). Mapfre's high dividend yield of 5.6% ranks in the top quartile of Spanish market payers, supported by consistent earnings growth of 27.6% last year.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Mapfre's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Mapfre implies its share price may be lower than expected.

HANYANG ENGLtd (KOSDAQ:A045100)

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

Overview: Hanyang ENG Co., Ltd specializes in constructing semiconductor facilities both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩281.52 billion.

Operations: Hanyang ENG Co., Ltd generates revenue from its System Division, which accounts for ₩162.82 million, and its Engineering Business Department, contributing ₩1.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

HANYANG ENG Ltd. demonstrates a stable dividend history with payments well-supported by earnings (payout ratio: 11.6%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 25.9%). Recent earnings growth of 38% reinforces its capacity to maintain dividends, though its yield of 3.55% is below the top quartile in Korea. The company trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal despite not being among the highest-yielding stocks in the market.

• Navigate through the intricacies of HANYANG ENGLtd with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility HANYANG ENGLtd's shares may be trading at a discount.

KVK (TSE:6484)

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

Overview: KVK Corporation manufactures and sells faucets in Japan, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥15.37 billion.

Operations: KVK Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from Japan, contributing ¥29.15 billion, followed by China at ¥6.52 billion and the Philippines at ¥331.88 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

KVK's dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, yet they remain well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 23.4%. Despite a cash payout ratio of 81.6%, dividends are still supported by cash flows. Recent earnings growth of 15.8% suggests potential for future stability, although the current yield of 3.65% lags behind top-tier dividend payers in Japan, trading significantly below estimated fair value enhances its attractiveness for some investors.

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

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