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3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Up To 3.9% Yield

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As global markets navigate the challenges of rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth, investors are increasingly seeking stability in dividend stocks. In this environment, stocks that offer a reliable income stream through dividends can be particularly appealing, providing a buffer against market volatility while potentially delivering consistent returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.94%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)5.20%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)5.00%★★★★★★
Innotech (TSE:9880)4.86%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NasdaqGS:SBSI)4.51%★★★★★★
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)4.22%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)5.03%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.92%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.59%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.93%★★★★★★

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Yondenko (TSE:1939)

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

Overview: Yondenko Corporation operates in Japan, focusing on the construction of electrical and electrical power transmission and distribution facilities, with a market cap of ¥60.41 billion.

Operations: Yondenko Corporation's revenue segments include the Lease Segment, contributing ¥2.91 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Yondenko's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 44.3% and a cash payout ratio of 51.1%. However, the dividends have been unstable over the past decade, experiencing volatility with drops exceeding 20% annually. Despite this inconsistency, dividends have grown over ten years. The recent board meeting on October 31 aimed to revise earnings forecasts and dividend distributions for the fiscal year ending March 2025.

TSE:1939 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617)

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

Overview: Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd. is a company that produces and sells functional coatings globally, with a market cap of ¥109.69 billion.

Operations: Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd. generates revenue from the production and sale of functional coatings on a global scale.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Chugoku Marine Paints offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.39%, supported by stable and growing payments over the past decade. With a payout ratio of 30.2% and a cash payout ratio of 37%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, ensuring sustainability. However, its yield is lower than the top quartile in Japan's market. The stock trades at 23.8% below estimated fair value, presenting potential investment appeal despite forecasted earnings decline.

TSE:4617 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Financial Partners GroupLtd (TSE:7148)

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

Overview: Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of financial products and services in Japan and has a market capitalization of approximately ¥200.68 billion.

Operations: Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its diverse financial products and services in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd. provides a dividend yield of 3.98%, ranking in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers, with earnings and cash flows comfortably covering payouts given a payout ratio of 51.6% and cash payout ratio of 34.5%. Despite this, dividends have been volatile over the past decade, reflecting an unstable track record. Recent share buybacks totaling ¥1.99 billion may indicate management's confidence but also highlight ongoing financial volatility concerns due to high debt levels.

TSE:7148 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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