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3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 5.4% Yield

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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst fluctuating indices. In this environment, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling option for those looking to balance risk with steady income, particularly when market volatility prompts a search for more predictable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.30%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.23%★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)4.11%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.53%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.53%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.61%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)6.04%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.73%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)5.22%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.84%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 1959 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

United Bankers Oyj (HLSE:UNITED)

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

Overview: United Bankers Oyj is a Finnish company that offers investment products and services, with a market cap of €196.83 million.

Operations: United Bankers Oyj generates its revenue primarily from Wealth Management (€56.90 million) and Capital Market Services (€1.38 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

United Bankers Oyj's dividend payments are covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 59.1%, and cash flows, at 41.1%. However, the dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade despite some growth. The current yield of 5.41% is lower than top Finnish dividend payers. Trading below estimated fair value by 24.3%, it faces an expected earnings decline of 3.4% annually for three years ahead amidst recent executive changes with John Ojanperä as CEO from November 2024.

HLSE:UNITED Dividend History as at Dec 2024
HLSE:UNITED Dividend History as at Dec 2024

Okura Industrial (TSE:4221)

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

Overview: Okura Industrial Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells polyethylene and polypropylene products in Japan, with a market cap of ¥36.11 billion.

Operations: Okura Industrial Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Synthetic Resin Business, which contributes ¥51.11 billion, followed by the Building Materials Business at ¥12.60 billion and New Materials at ¥14.03 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Okura Industrial's dividend yield of 5.06% ranks in the top quartile of Japanese dividend payers, though recent guidance indicates a decrease to ¥100 per share from ¥110 last year. The payout ratio is a manageable 44%, yet dividends aren't backed by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns despite stable and growing payouts over the past decade. The stock trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 8x compared to the market average, but earnings are impacted by significant one-off items.

TSE:4221 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
TSE:4221 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

TYC Brother Industrial (TWSE:1522)

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

Overview: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells vehicle lighting products in Taiwan, with a market cap of NT$19.65 billion.

Operations: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments are comprised of NT$1.23 billion from Asia, NT$3.09 billion from Europe, NT$15.71 billion from Taiwan, and NT$9.14 billion from America.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

TYC Brother Industrial's dividend yield of 3.17% is below the top tier in Taiwan, and its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite this, a low payout ratio of 34.7% suggests dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 23.6%. Recent financials show improved earnings, with net income rising to NT$1.61 billion for nine months ending September 2024 from NT$843.27 million last year, indicating potential for future stability if trends continue.

TWSE:1522 Dividend History as at Dec 2024
TWSE:1522 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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