Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by tariff uncertainties and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst volatility. With U.S. job growth falling short of expectations and trade tensions impacting market sentiment, dividend stocks have emerged as a potentially attractive option for those looking to balance risk with steady income.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.54%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.04%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.60%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.38%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.12%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.20%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.83%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.51%	★★★★★★
Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM)	4.51%	★★★★★★

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Tsumura (TSE:4540)

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

Overview: Tsumura & Co. manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products from plant-derived crude drugs in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥331.10 billion.

Operations: Tsumura & Co. generates revenue primarily from its pharmaceutical products segment, amounting to ¥171.79 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Tsumura's dividend payments have been stable and reliable over the past decade, though its 3.08% yield is lower than top-tier dividend payers in Japan. Despite a low payout ratio of 33%, dividends aren't well covered by free cash flow due to a high cash payout ratio of 174.4%. Recent guidance revisions show improved profit forecasts, with earnings expected to grow annually by 6.14%, supporting potential future dividend sustainability amidst current valuation below fair value estimates.

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• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Tsumura's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Chugin Financial GroupInc (TSE:5832)

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

Overview: Chugin Financial Group, Inc., operating through its subsidiary The Chugoku Bank, Limited, offers a range of financial services to both corporate and individual clients in Japan and has a market capitalization of ¥283.93 billion.

Operations: Chugin Financial Group, Inc., via The Chugoku Bank, Limited, generates revenue through a variety of financial services aimed at corporate and individual customers in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Chugin Financial Group's dividend has been stable and reliable over the past decade, with a yield of 3.53%, slightly below Japan's top-tier payers. The payout ratio is modest at 45.1%, indicating earnings cover dividends well, though future coverage remains uncertain. Recent guidance projects ¥212 billion in revenue and ¥25 billion profit for fiscal year ending March 2025, supporting potential dividend sustainability as earnings have grown annually by 13.8% over five years amidst a valuation below fair value estimates.

• Dive into the specifics of Chugin Financial GroupInc here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Chugin Financial GroupInc implies its share price may be lower than expected.

ZERO (TSE:9028)

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

Overview: ZERO Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers vehicle transportation and maintenance services in Japan, with a market cap of ¥42.55 billion.

Operations: ZERO Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its Domestic Car Related Business (¥66.47 billion), Overseas Related Business (¥48.69 billion), Human Resource Business (¥23.92 billion), and General Cargo Transportation (¥6.46 billion) segments in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

ZERO's dividend payments are well covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 19.5% and 23.1% respectively, suggesting sustainability. However, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade, indicating unreliability despite recent growth in payouts. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value and offers a yield of 4.2%, placing it among the top dividend payers in Japan's market despite an unstable track record.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of ZERO.
• The analysis detailed in our ZERO valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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