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Top Japanese Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 5.2%

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Japan's stock markets have rebounded strongly, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 8.7% and the broader TOPIX Index up 7.9%, buoyed by better-than-expected U.S. economic data and a weaker yen supporting exporters. This positive momentum is further supported by Japan’s robust GDP growth in the second quarter, which expanded more than anticipated. In this favorable economic environment, dividend stocks can be particularly attractive for investors seeking steady income and potential capital appreciation. Here are three top Japanese dividend stocks yielding up to 5.2%.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Japan

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)4.16%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)3.98%★★★★★★
Mitsubishi Research Institute (TSE:3636)3.79%★★★★★★
KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602)4.96%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.50%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.50%★★★★★★
Innotech (TSE:9880)4.64%★★★★★★
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)4.07%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.38%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.87%★★★★★★

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Yagami (NSE:7488)

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

Overview: Yagami Inc. operates as a specialized trading company in the educational market in Japan and has a market cap of ¥14.68 billion.

Operations: Yagami Inc. generates revenue through three primary segments: Industrial Machine (¥2.82 billion), Scientific Equipment (¥5.02 billion), and Health and Medical Equipment (¥2.70 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Yagami offers a compelling option for dividend investors with its 5.29% yield, positioning it in the top 25% of JP market dividend payers. The company's dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a payout ratio of 70.2% and cash payout ratio of 89.4%. Additionally, Yagami's P/E ratio (12.2x) is attractive compared to the JP market average (13.4x), indicating good value potential for investors seeking reliable income streams.

NSE:7488 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
NSE:7488 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Seiko Electric (TSE:6653)

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

Overview: Seiko Electric Co., Ltd. primarily operates in the fields of power systems, environmental energy, and control systems in Japan, with a market cap of ¥16.02 billion.

Operations: Seiko Electric Co., Ltd. generates revenue from its core segments in power systems, environmental energy, and control systems within Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Seiko Electric's dividend payments have been reliable and growing over the past decade, supported by a low payout ratio of 32% and a cash payout ratio of 24.7%. Recent news highlights an increase in its second quarter dividend to ¥20.00 per share from ¥17.50 last year, with payments commencing on August 30, 2024. Although its current yield of 3.04% is below the top quartile in Japan, it remains well-covered by earnings and cash flows.

TSE:6653 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
TSE:6653 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Okamura (TSE:7994)

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

Overview: Okamura Corporation, with a market cap of ¥189.95 billion, operates in Japan manufacturing, selling, distributing, and installing office furniture, store displays, material handling systems, and industrial machinery.

Operations: Okamura Corporation generates revenue from office furniture, store displays, material handling systems, and industrial machinery within Japan.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Okamura's dividend payments have been reliable and growing over the past decade, though not covered by free cash flows. The company is trading at good value compared to peers and analysts expect a 32.9% price increase. Despite an 8.4% earnings growth last year, large one-off items impacted results. Okamura announced a ¥5 billion sustainability bond offering with a 0.931% coupon due June 2029, indicating efforts to secure stable financing for future operations.

TSE:7994 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
TSE:7994 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

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