Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets experience a boost from cooling inflation and robust bank earnings, major U.S. stock indexes have rebounded, with value stocks outperforming growth shares significantly. Amidst this optimistic climate, investors might find dividend stocks appealing for their potential to provide steady income streams and mitigate volatility in uncertain economic conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.11%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.32%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.48%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.68%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.49%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.13%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.47%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.03%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.93%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.89%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1981 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Good Com Asset (TSE:3475)

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

Overview: Good Com Asset Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries plan, develop, and sell residential condominiums and lots under the GENOVIA brand name to corporations and individual investors in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥25.27 billion.

Operations: Good Com Asset Co., Ltd. generates revenue through wholesale activities amounting to ¥44.32 billion, retail sales totaling ¥12.88 billion, and real estate management services at ¥2.64 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Good Com Asset has shown reliable dividend payments over its 8-year history, supported by a low cash payout ratio of 5%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by cash flows. Despite high share price volatility and significant debt levels, the company maintains a sustainable payout ratio of 35.6%. Recent events include a dividend increase to ¥36.00 per share and plans for further growth to ¥45.00 per share in fiscal year 2025, alongside a completed buyback of shares worth ¥266.71 million.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Good Com Asset.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Good Com Asset's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Chun Yuan Steel Industry (TWSE:2010)

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

Overview: Chun Yuan Steel Industry Co., Ltd. produces and sells steel products in Taiwan and the rest of Asia, with a market cap of NT$11.53 billion.

Operations: Chun Yuan Steel Industry Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include NT$2.55 billion from the Second Business Unit, NT$8.96 billion from the Construction Division, NT$9.23 billion from the First Business Segment, NT$710.64 million from Shenzhen Hongyuan Metal Industry Co., Ltd., NT$1.95 billion from Shanghai Huateng Metal Processing Co., Ltd., and NT$1.36 billion from Qing Dao Chun Yuan Precision Mechatronic Co., Ltd.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Chun Yuan Steel Industry's dividend profile reveals a mixed picture. The company's payout ratio of 64% and cash payout ratio of 62.3% indicate dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, yet the dividend track record is unstable with volatility over the past decade. Despite this, its dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of Taiwan's market. Recent earnings growth may offer support, as net income increased to TWD 754.12 million for nine months in 2024 from TWD 617.79 million a year ago.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Chun Yuan Steel Industry.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Chun Yuan Steel Industry's current price could be inflated.

Jess-link Products (TWSE:6197)

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

Overview: Jess-link Products Co., Ltd. offers a range of electronic products and components across Taiwan, China, the United States, Japan, Thailand, and other international markets with a market cap of NT$16.66 billion.

Operations: Jess-link Products Co., Ltd.'s revenue from Electronic Components Manufacturing amounts to NT$6.30 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Jess-link Products' dividend profile shows a balance between coverage and reliability issues. With a payout ratio of 51.9% and cash payout ratio of 69.1%, dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows, yet their history is marked by volatility with significant annual drops over the past decade. Despite recent earnings growth, with net income rising to TWD 826.35 million for nine months in 2024, its dividend yield of 3.08% remains below the top tier in Taiwan's market.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Jess-link Products with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Jess-link Products valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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