Austevoll Seafood And 2 Other Dividend Stocks To Boost Your Income

As global markets navigate the uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies, investors are witnessing significant fluctuations across various sectors. With stocks giving back some of their recent gains and interest rates on the rise, many are turning to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income in these volatile times. In this context, selecting companies with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend payouts can be an effective strategy for those looking to bolster their income streams amidst market unpredictability.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.16%	★★★★★★
Globeride (TSE:7990)	4.18%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.93%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.29%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.40%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.43%	★★★★★★
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)	3.89%	★★★★★★
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)	6.13%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.43%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.84%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1951 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Austevoll Seafood (OB:AUSS)

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

Overview: Austevoll Seafood ASA is a seafood company involved in the production of salmon, trout, white fish, and pelagic across various global markets, with a market cap of NOK19.68 billion.

Operations: Austevoll Seafood ASA generates revenue through its production activities in salmon and trout, white fish, and pelagic across multiple international markets.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Austevoll Seafood's dividend yield of 4.62% is below the top quartile in Norway, but its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 39.9% and 49.4%, respectively. Despite a volatile dividend history, recent earnings reports show strong financial recovery, including NOK 265 million net income for Q3 2024 compared to a loss last year. The stock trades at good value relative to peers and analysts expect price appreciation.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Austevoll Seafood stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Austevoll Seafood's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Ichinen HoldingsLtd (TSE:9619)

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

Overview: Ichinen Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in automotive leasing, chemical, parking, machine tool sales, and synthetic resin sectors in Japan with a market cap of ¥46.97 billion.

Operations: Ichinen Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue from various segments, including ¥60.06 billion from the Automobile Leasing Related Business, ¥36.55 billion from Machine Tool Sales Business, ¥20.89 billion from Synthetic Resin Business, ¥11.89 billion from Chemical Business, and ¥7.73 billion from Parking Business in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Ichinen Holdings has a history of volatile and unreliable dividends, yet recent increases suggest potential improvement. The dividend is well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with low payout ratios of 5.6% and 20.9%, respectively. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, the dividend yield remains below Japan's top quartile. Recent buybacks totaling ¥619.76 million could support share price stability amidst forecasts of declining earnings over the next three years.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Ichinen HoldingsLtd with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Ichinen HoldingsLtd is trading behind its estimated value.

GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)

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

Overview: Gakkyusha Ltd (TSE:9769) operates cram schools providing entrance exam guidance for junior high, high school, and university students in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥21.05 billion.

Operations: Gakkyusha Ltd (TSE:9769) generates revenue primarily through its management of cram schools that offer entrance exam guidance for students at various educational levels both in Japan and abroad.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Gakkyusha Ltd. offers a compelling dividend profile with a yield of 4.49%, placing it in the top quartile of Japanese dividend payers. The dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flows, indicated by low payout ratios of 23.2% and 49.1%, respectively, ensuring sustainability. Over the past decade, Gakkyusha has consistently increased its dividends without volatility. Recently, the company announced an increase in its annual dividend guidance to ¥45 per share from ¥42 last year.

• Take a closer look at GakkyushaLtd's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report GakkyushaLtd implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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