Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets edge toward record highs, buoyed by strong performances in U.S. stock indexes and hopes for easing trade tensions, investors are keeping a close eye on inflation data that could influence future interest rate decisions. Amid this backdrop of economic uncertainty and market optimism, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for those seeking steady income streams; these stocks can provide stability and potential growth even as inflationary pressures loom large.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.96%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.51%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.32%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.04%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.88%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.60%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.40%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.43%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.89%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.52%	★★★★★★

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

BNK Financial Group (KOSE:A138930)

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

Overview: BNK Financial Group Inc., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of financial products and services in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩3.69 trillion.

Operations: BNK Financial Group Inc. operates through various revenue segments, providing diverse financial services both domestically and internationally.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

BNK Financial Group's dividend is well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 25.8%, indicating sustainability. However, its dividend history is unstable and unreliable, having been paid for only five years with volatility in payments. The dividend yield stands at 5.57%, placing it among the top 25% in the Korean market. Recent buyback announcements aim to enhance shareholder value, with KRW 40 billion allocated for repurchases until August 2025.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of BNK Financial Group.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that BNK Financial Group's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Vanguard International Semiconductor (TPEX:5347)

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

Overview: Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the manufacturing, selling, packaging, testing, and computer-aided design of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices both in Taiwan and internationally; it has a market cap of approximately NT$163.52 billion.

Operations: Vanguard International Semiconductor's revenue primarily comes from its Wafer Manufacturing Conformity segment, which generated NT$42.18 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Vanguard International Semiconductor offers a dividend yield of 5.07%, placing it in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, but its dividends are not well covered by earnings or cash flows, with payout ratios of 97.2% and a cash payout ratio of 178.6%. Despite this, dividends have been reliably growing over the past decade with little volatility. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio is favorable at 21.8x compared to the industry average of 30.6x.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Vanguard International Semiconductor's dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Vanguard International Semiconductor's current price could be inflated.

Noritsu Koki (TSE:7744)

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

Overview: Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells audio equipment and peripheral products across various regions including Japan, China, the United States, Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally with a market capitalization of approximately ¥168.86 billion.

Operations: Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. generates revenue through the production and sale of audio equipment and peripheral products across multiple global markets.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Noritsu Koki trades at 55.2% below its estimated fair value, offering a dividend yield of 4.6%, which ranks in the top 25% of Japan's market. Despite a volatile and unstable dividend history over the past decade, current dividends are well covered by earnings (45.4% payout ratio) and cash flows (25.5% cash payout ratio). Earnings grew by 39.5% last year, supporting dividend sustainability despite past inconsistencies in payments.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Noritsu Koki's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Noritsu Koki's shares may be trading at a discount.

Summing It All Up

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