Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate geopolitical tensions and consumer spending concerns, investors are closely monitoring economic indicators like the U.S. Services PMI, which has entered contraction territory. Amid these uncertainties, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, appealing to those looking for reliable returns in a volatile environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.87%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.61%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	5.06%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.75%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.92%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.37%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.48%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.24%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.90%	★★★★★★

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

Saudi Investment Bank (SASE:1030)

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

Overview: The Saudi Investment Bank offers commercial and retail banking services to individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, and corporate and institutional clients in Saudi Arabia, with a market cap of SAR19.13 billion.

Operations: The Saudi Investment Bank's revenue segments include Retail Banking (SAR1.55 billion), Corporate Banking (SAR1.32 billion), Asset Management and Brokerage (SAR234.50 million), and Treasury and Investments, including Business Partners (SAR1.09 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

The Saudi Investment Bank's dividend yield is in the top 25% of the Saudi market, with a payout ratio of 52%, suggesting dividends are covered by earnings. However, its dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Recent earnings showed net income growth to SAR 1.96 billion for 2024, supporting future payouts. Despite past volatility, dividends are forecasted to remain covered by earnings in three years with a payout ratio of 54.5%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Saudi Investment Bank stock in this dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Saudi Investment Bank is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

GEOLIVE Group (TSE:3157)

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

Overview: GEOLIVE Group Corporation, with a market cap of ¥15.01 billion, operates in Japan through its subsidiaries to sell building materials.

Operations: GEOLIVE Group Corporation generates revenue primarily from the sales of housing materials, amounting to ¥163.77 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

GEOLIVE Group's dividends are well covered by both cash flows and earnings, with a low payout ratio of 18.1% and a cash payout ratio of 15%. However, the dividend yield (3.36%) is below the top tier in Japan, and its dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Despite trading at 54.6% below estimated fair value, profit margins have declined from last year’s 1.5% to 0.8%.

• Navigate through the intricacies of GEOLIVE Group with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that GEOLIVE Group's share price might be on the expensive side.

Nissan Tokyo Sales Holdings (TSE:8291)

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

Overview: Nissan Tokyo Sales Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the automobile dealership sector in Japan, with a market cap of ¥28.36 billion.

Operations: Nissan Tokyo Sales Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Automobile Related Business, amounting to ¥144.08 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Nissan Tokyo Sales Holdings offers a dividend yield of 5.24%, placing it among the top 25% in Japan, but its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. While the payout ratio of 34.8% suggests coverage by earnings, dividends are not supported by free cash flows. Recent share buybacks aim to enhance capital efficiency, and guidance for fiscal year-end March 2025 projects net sales of ¥150 billion and profit attributable to owners at ¥4.5 billion.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Nissan Tokyo Sales Holdings' dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Nissan Tokyo Sales Holdings' shares may be trading at a premium.

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