3 Prominent Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As global markets react positively to the Trump administration's initial policy moves, with U.S. stocks reaching record highs and AI-related investments gaining traction, investors are keeping a keen eye on opportunities that align with these economic shifts. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for those seeking steady income and potential growth, as they often provide a buffer against market volatility while benefiting from favorable economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.67%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.63%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.07%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.01%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.46%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.95%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.63%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	4.05%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.80%	★★★★★★

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AP (Thailand) (SET:AP)

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

Overview: AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in real estate development in Thailand and has a market capitalization of THB24.54 billion.

Operations: AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited generates revenue primarily from its Low-Rise Segment, which accounts for THB32.09 billion, and its High-Rise Segment, contributing THB3.46 billion.

Dividend Yield: 8.8%

AP (Thailand) offers a high dividend yield of 8.81%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in Thailand. However, its dividends have been volatile and not well covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 234.4%. Despite this, the payout ratio is reasonably low at 43.5%, indicating coverage by earnings. Recent earnings showed a decline in net income compared to last year, potentially impacting future dividends.

• Take a closer look at AP (Thailand)'s potential here in our dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our AP (Thailand) valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings (TSE:2109)

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

Overview: Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in Japan, focusing on the manufacturing and sale of sugar and food materials, with a market cap of ¥108.14 billion.

Operations: Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its primary segments, with the Sugar segment contributing ¥146.51 billion, the Life Energy Business adding ¥26.10 billion, and the Real Estate Business accounting for ¥3.24 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings' dividend yield of 3.88% ranks in the top 25% in Japan, with recent increases from ¥60.00 to ¥65.00 per share. Despite a volatile dividend history, payouts are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 55.5% and 29.7%, respectively. However, profit margins have decreased to 4.5%, which may affect future stability despite current positive guidance for net sales and operating income for the fiscal year ending March 2025 at ¥180 billion and ¥11 billion respectively.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Kuriyama Holdings (TSE:3355)

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

Overview: Kuriyama Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries in industrial, construction, sports facility, and other materials businesses both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥25.03 billion.

Operations: Kuriyama Holdings Corporation generates revenue from various segments, including North America (¥43.01 billion), Asian Business - Industry Materials (¥17.74 billion), Asian Business - Sports and Construction Materials (¥9.46 billion), Europe, South America and Oceania Business (¥6.83 billion), and Asian Business - Others (¥0.95 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Kuriyama Holdings offers a stable dividend with a yield of 3.53%, though slightly below Japan's top quartile. Its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 31.9% and 17.8%, respectively, ensuring sustainability. Over the past decade, dividends have been reliable and steadily increasing without volatility. The stock trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 6.5x compared to the JP market average of 13.5x, indicating good relative value.

• Dive into the specifics of Kuriyama Holdings here with our thorough dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Kuriyama Holdings' share price might be on the cheaper side.

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