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Top Three Dividend Stocks To Consider

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As global markets navigate a mixed economic landscape with fluctuating consumer confidence and modest gains in major stock indexes, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In the current environment, characterized by cautious optimism and economic uncertainties, dividend-paying stocks can offer a reliable income stream while potentially enhancing portfolio resilience.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.49%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.09%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.33%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.84%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.36%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.42%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)3.83%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.26%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.38%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.82%★★★★★★

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Valmet Oyj (HLSE:VALMT)

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

Overview: Valmet Oyj is a company that develops and supplies process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries across various global regions, with a market cap of €4.30 billion.

Operations: Valmet Oyj's revenue segments include Services (€1.84 billion), Automation (€1.39 billion), and Process Technologies (€2.10 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Valmet Oyj's dividend payments have been reliable and stable over the past decade, but their current yield of 5.74% is below the top tier in Finland. The dividend is not well-covered by earnings due to a high payout ratio of 130.5%, though cash flows sufficiently cover it with a cash payout ratio of 63.9%. Recent executive changes and significant orders, including a €1 billion contract in Brazil, may impact future performance and investor sentiment.

HLSE:VALMT Dividend History as at Jan 2025
HLSE:VALMT Dividend History as at Jan 2025

IwaiCosmo Holdings (TSE:8707)

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

Overview: IwaiCosmo Holdings, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, offers financial services utilizing information technology in Japan and has a market capitalization of ¥54.54 billion.

Operations: IwaiCosmo Holdings, Inc. generates revenue through its financial services operations in Japan, leveraging information technology to deliver these services.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

IwaiCosmo Holdings offers a dividend yield of 5.17%, placing it in the top 25% of JP market payers, but its dividend reliability is questionable due to volatility over the past decade. Although dividends have grown, they are not well-covered by free cash flows with a high cash payout ratio of 113.2%. The company trades at good value, below estimated fair value, and earnings are well-covered by a low payout ratio of 37.6%.

TSE:8707 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TSE:8707 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

WW Holding (TWSE:8442)

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

Overview: WW Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries produce and market sports equipment, clothing, accessories, handbags, belts, suitcases, and leather items across the United States, Mainland China, Belgium, France, Germany, and globally; it has a market cap of NT$7.11 billion.

Operations: WW Holding Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Sports Gear Business Group, which generates NT$3.23 billion, and its Boutique Bags Business Group, contributing NT$4.97 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5%

WW Holding's dividend yield of 4.96% ranks in the top 25% of the TW market, yet its reliability is undermined by volatility over eight years. Dividends are well-covered, with a payout ratio of 50% and a cash payout ratio of 57.1%. Despite recent earnings growth, net income for Q3 decreased to TWD 140.4 million from TWD 226.46 million year-over-year, reflecting potential challenges ahead amidst shareholder dilution last year.

TWSE:8442 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TWSE:8442 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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About TWSE:8442

WW Holding

Manufactures and sells sports equipment, clothing, and accessories; handbags; belts; suitcases; and leather accessories in the United States, Mainland China, Belgium, France, Germany, and internationally.

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