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3 Key Japanese Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 3.5%
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
Amid a backdrop of a strengthening Japanese stock market, with the Nikkei 225 Index recently climbing by 2.6% and the TOPIX Index up by 3.1%, investors are increasingly attentive to opportunities within Japan's dividend-paying stocks. In this context, identifying stocks that not only provide attractive yields but also demonstrate stability and potential for growth in such dynamic market conditions becomes particularly compelling.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Japan
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 3.74% | ★★★★★★ |
Globeride (TSE:7990) | 3.78% | ★★★★★★ |
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 3.56% | ★★★★★★ |
Nihon Tokushu Toryo (TSE:4619) | 3.86% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.61% | ★★★★★★ |
KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602) | 5.11% | ★★★★★★ |
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.05% | ★★★★★★ |
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.47% | ★★★★★★ |
Innotech (TSE:9880) | 3.93% | ★★★★★★ |
HITO-Communications HoldingsInc (TSE:4433) | 3.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 376 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Open Up Group (TSE:2154)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Open Up Group Inc., with a market cap of ¥179.00 billion, operates in engineer dispatching, subcontracting, outsourcing, and recruiting for sectors including construction management, manufacturing, machinery, electronics, and IT software both in Japan and globally.
Operations: Open Up Group Inc. generates its revenues primarily through engineering dispatch, subcontracting, outsourcing, and recruitment services across multiple sectors such as construction management, manufacturing, machinery, electronics, and IT software on a global scale.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Open Up Group recently raised its quarterly dividend to JPY 20 per share from JPY 17 and expects a yearly dividend of JPY 45.00, up from JPY 35. Although its current yield of 3.09% is below the top-tier Japanese dividends, the sustainability is supported by a low payout ratio of earnings (28.9%) and cash flows (30%). However, the company's dividend history has been marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, despite recent increases in payments.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Open Up Group's dividend report.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Open Up Group's share price might be too optimistic.
Systena (TSE:2317)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Systena Corporation operates in Japan, focusing on solution and framework design, IT services, business solutions, and cloud businesses with a market capitalization of ¥127.56 billion.
Operations: Systena Corporation generates its revenues primarily from solution and framework design, IT services, business solutions, and cloud-based services in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
Systena has recently enhanced shareholder returns through increased dividends and a substantial share buyback program. The company raised its quarterly dividend to ¥6.00 from ¥5.00 and plans an annual payout of ¥6.00, up from the previous year's ¥5.00, reflecting a stable dividend growth trend over the past decade. Additionally, Systena repurchased shares worth ¥3,176.34 million, completing its announced buyback plan ahead of schedule on June 30, 2024, signaling strong financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
- Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Systena.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Systena's share price might be too pessimistic.
Takuma (TSE:6013)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Takuma Co., Ltd. specializes in the design, construction, and management of boilers, plant machinery, and environmental equipment in Japan, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥137.40 billion.
Operations: Takuma Co., Ltd. generates revenue through the design, construction, and supervision of boilers, plant machinery, and environmental control systems in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 3.2%
Takuma's dividend yield at 3.18% trails the top quartile of Japanese dividend stocks, though it has shown consistent growth and reliability over the past decade. However, its dividends are not well supported by earnings or free cash flows, indicating potential sustainability issues. Recent share buybacks totaling ¥1,195.68 million suggest an effort to enhance shareholder value and improve capital efficiency but raise questions about long-term dividend affordability given the financial underpinnings.
- Click here to discover the nuances of Takuma with our detailed analytical dividend report.
- Our valuation report unveils the possibility Takuma's shares may be trading at a premium.
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About TSE:2154
Open Up Group
Engages in engineer dispatching, subcontracting, outsourcing, and recruiting business for the construction management, manufacturing, machinery, electronics, and IT software fields in Japan and internationally.