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Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC And 2 Other Top Dividend Stocks For Your Portfolio

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As global markets experience broad-based gains, with U.S. indexes approaching record highs and positive sentiment driven by strong labor market reports, investors are keenly observing opportunities for stable returns amidst economic fluctuations. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for capital appreciation, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance growth with income in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.98%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.54%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.31%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)6.60%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.46%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.40%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)3.93%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.89%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.56%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.45%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1963 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD)

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

Overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offers commercial and retail banking services in the United Arab Emirates, with a market capitalization of AED21.76 billion.

Operations: The revenue segments for Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC include Personal Banking at AED1.96 billion, Institutional Banking at AED1.11 billion, and Corporate Banking at AED575.40 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC offers a stable dividend profile, with payments well-covered by earnings at a 47.1% payout ratio and forecasted to remain sustainable. The bank's dividends have been reliable and growing over the past decade, although its current yield of 6.09% is slightly below the top quartile in the AE market. Recent earnings reports show growth in net income and interest income, indicating strong financial performance despite high non-performing loans at 5.9%.

DFM:CBD Dividend History as at Nov 2024

FIYTA Precision Technology (SZSE:000026)

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

Overview: FIYTA Precision Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the research, design, manufacture, sale, and service of watches under various brands in China and has a market capitalization of approximately CN¥4.18 billion.

Operations: FIYTA Precision Technology Co., Ltd. generates revenue from the development, design, manufacture, sale, retail, and service of watches under brands including FIYTA, MOONYANG, JONAS&VERUS, Emile Chooriet, Beijing, and Jeep in China.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

FIYTA Precision Technology's dividend is appealing, with a 3.73% yield placing it in the top 25% of CN market payers and well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 61.9%) and cash flow (cash payout ratio: 43%). However, its dividend history is marked by volatility, despite growth over the past decade. Recent earnings show a decline in revenue to CNY 3.04 billion and net income to CNY 197.62 million for nine months ending September 2024, suggesting financial challenges.

SZSE:000026 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

JAFCO Group (TSE:8595)

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

Overview: JAFCO Group Co., Ltd., formerly known as JAFCO Co., Ltd., operates as a venture capital and private equity firm, with a market cap of approximately ¥116.31 billion.

Operations: JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations as a venture capital and private equity firm.

Dividend Yield: 3%

JAFCO Group's dividend of ¥32 per share aligns with its policy to pay dividends based on shareholders' equity or net income, ensuring coverage by earnings (payout ratio: 38.1%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 22%). Despite a low yield compared to top JP market payers, the dividend is sustainable due to conservative payout ratios. However, the company's dividend history shows volatility over the past decade, affecting reliability for consistent income seekers.

TSE:8595 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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