Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets navigate the early days of President Donald Trump's second term, U.S. stocks are reaching record highs, buoyed by optimism around potential trade deals and AI investments. Amidst this backdrop of economic activity and investor sentiment, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams, making them a compelling consideration for those looking to balance growth with income in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.93%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.67%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.49%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.43%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.01%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.41%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.51%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.23%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.46%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.98%	★★★★★★

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

Maezawa Industries (TSE:6489)

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

Overview: Maezawa Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, and installs equipment and apparatus for water supply and sewage systems both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥19.38 billion.

Operations: Maezawa Industries generates revenue through its Valve Business at ¥13.11 billion, Maintenance Business at ¥12.12 billion, and Environmental Business at ¥14.67 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Maezawa Industries offers a mixed picture for dividend investors. The current dividend yield is below the top 25% of JP market payers, but dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with low payout ratios of 10.9% and 24.5%, respectively. Despite earnings growth of 46.4% last year, the company's dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, though there has been some increase in payments during this period.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Maezawa Industries.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Maezawa Industries is trading behind its estimated value.

TACHI-S (TSE:7239)

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

Overview: TACHI-S Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells automotive seats both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥61.64 billion.

Operations: TACHI-S Co., Ltd. generates revenue from several regions, with ¥32.21 billion from China, ¥125.79 billion from Japan, ¥0.51 billion from Europe, ¥51.69 billion from North America, ¥4.99 billion from Southeast Asia, and ¥105.13 billion from Central and South America.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

TACHI-S's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of JP market payers, supported by a payout ratio of 66.2% and a cash payout ratio of 45.5%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. However, the company's dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Recent guidance projects net sales of ¥279.8 billion for fiscal year ending March 2025, with net income per share at ¥218.78, despite anticipated earnings decline over the next three years.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of TACHI-S stock in this dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report TACHI-S implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Nissin (TSE:9066)

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

Overview: Nissin Corporation offers logistics services across Japan, Europe, the Americas, China, Russia, and other international markets with a market cap of ¥650.46 billion.

Operations: Nissin Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Logistics Business, which accounts for ¥171.65 billion, supplemented by its Travel Business at ¥8.04 billion and Real Estate Business at ¥1.75 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Nissin offers a compelling dividend yield of 4.45%, placing it in the top 25% of JP market payers, with dividends having grown consistently over the past decade. Despite stable and reliable payouts, concerns arise from a high cash payout ratio of 101.5%, indicating dividends are not well covered by free cash flows. However, a low payout ratio of 21.5% suggests earnings cover dividends well, supported by significant earnings growth of ¥53 billion last year.

• Dive into the specifics of Nissin here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Nissin's shares may be trading at a premium.

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