Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As February 2025 unfolds, global markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by tariff uncertainties and mixed economic signals. While U.S. stocks faced downward pressure due to tariff announcements, European indices showed resilience, and China's market benefited from strong consumer spending during the Lunar New Year holiday. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, especially as they seek reliable returns amid fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.87%	★★★★★★
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)	8.35%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.54%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.04%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.52%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.46%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.20%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.00%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.88%	★★★★★★

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

Kimberly-Clark de México S. A. B. de C. V (BMV:KIMBER A)

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

Overview: Kimberly-Clark de México, S. A. B. de C. V., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells disposable products in Mexico with a market cap of MX$91 billion.

Operations: Kimberly-Clark de México S. A. B. de C. V.'s revenue segments include Consumer Products at MX$44 billion, Professional at MX$5.55 billion, and Export at MX$4.83 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Kimberly-Clark de México S. A. B. de C. V.'s dividend yield of 5.84% is below the top quartile in the MX market, but its dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 71.8% and 64.1%, respectively, suggesting sustainability despite a high debt level and volatile history over the past decade. The stock trades at a discount to its estimated fair value, while recent earnings growth of 22.5% may support future payouts amidst analyst optimism for price appreciation.

• Dive into the specifics of Kimberly-Clark de México S. A. B. de C. V here with our thorough dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Kimberly-Clark de México S. A. B. de C. V valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Changjiang Publishing & MediaLtd (SHSE:600757)

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

Overview: Changjiang Publishing & Media Co., Ltd is a publishing company operating in China with a market cap of CN¥11.08 billion.

Operations: Changjiang Publishing & Media Co., Ltd generates its revenue from various segments within the publishing industry in China.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

Changjiang Publishing & Media's dividend yield of 4.38% ranks in the top 25% of CN market payers. While its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, they are not well covered by free cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 173.7%. However, with a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 55.6%, dividends are supported by earnings despite concerns about sustainability from cash flow coverage. The stock trades at good value compared to peers and industry averages.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Changjiang Publishing & MediaLtd with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Changjiang Publishing & MediaLtd is trading behind its estimated value.

San-Ai Obbli (TSE:8097)

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

Overview: San-Ai Obbli Co., Ltd. operates in the wholesale and retail sectors for petroleum products and liquefied petroleum gas, with a market cap of ¥113.68 billion.

Operations: San-Ai Obbli Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Petroleum Related Business at ¥555.94 billion, Gas Related Business at ¥59.04 billion, Aviation-Related Business at ¥17.06 billion, and Chemicals-Related Business at ¥12.80 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

San-Ai Obbli's dividend yield of 5.48% is among the top 25% in Japan, with stable and growing payments over the past decade. However, dividends are not covered by free cash flows despite a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 63.9%. The stock offers good value with a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3x, below the market average. Recent share buybacks indicate a flexible capital policy but do not directly impact dividend sustainability concerns.

• Take a closer look at San-Ai Obbli's potential here in our dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our San-Ai Obbli valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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