As global markets navigate a choppy start to the year, with U.S. equities experiencing declines amid inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are keenly assessing opportunities that offer stability and income. In such volatile environments, dividend stocks can be appealing due to their potential for providing consistent returns through regular payouts, making them a valuable consideration for those looking to mitigate risk while maintaining exposure to the equity markets.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.13% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.38% | ★★★★★★ |
| CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.70% | ★★★★★★ |
| Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) | 4.10% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 3.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.58% | ★★★★★★ |
| China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098) | 4.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 4.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 5.00% | ★★★★★★ |
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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Jiangxi Hongcheng EnvironmentLtd (SHSE:600461)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and supply of tap water in China, with a market capitalization of CN¥11.88 billion.
Operations: Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Co., Ltd. generates its revenue through the production and distribution of tap water in China.
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Jiangxi Hongcheng Environment Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 4.57%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in China, but its dividends are not well covered by free cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 179.5%. Despite trading at good value relative to peers and industry, the company's dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Additionally, shareholders experienced dilution last year amidst high debt levels.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Jiangxi Hongcheng EnvironmentLtd's performance by reading our dividend report here.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Jiangxi Hongcheng EnvironmentLtd's current price could be quite moderate.
Furuno Electric (TSE:6814)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells marine and industrial electronics equipment, wireless LAN systems, and handy terminals across Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and internationally with a market cap of ¥78.40 billion.
Operations: Furuno Electric's revenue segments include marine and industrial electronics equipment, wireless LAN systems, and handy terminals.
Dividend Yield: 2.7%
Furuno Electric's dividend payments are covered by earnings (37.4% payout ratio) and cash flows (73.5% cash payout ratio), though the yield of 2.65% is below Japan's top dividend payers. The company's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, with significant annual drops, impacting reliability. Despite this, Furuno trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and has seen robust earnings growth recently, although future earnings are expected to decline annually by 13.5%.
- Take a closer look at Furuno Electric's potential here in our dividend report.
- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Furuno Electric is trading behind its estimated value.
Sompo Holdings (TSE:8630)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Sompo Holdings, Inc. is a company that offers property and casualty insurance services both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥3.91 trillion.
Operations: Sompo Holdings, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Domestic Non-Life Insurance Business (¥2.27 billion), Overseas Insurance Business (¥1.60 billion), Domestic Life Insurance Business (¥311.87 million), and Nursing Care and Seniors Business (¥180.21 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Sompo Holdings' dividend payments are well-supported by earnings (55.1% payout ratio) and cash flows (40.8% cash payout ratio), ensuring stability over the past decade. Despite a lower yield of 3.66% compared to Japan's top dividend payers, recent strategic share buybacks totaling ¥32.76 billion aim to enhance shareholder value alongside an increased year-end dividend forecast from ¥56 to ¥76 per share, reflecting strong financial performance and capital efficiency improvements.
- Dive into the specifics of Sompo Holdings here with our thorough dividend report.
- The analysis detailed in our Sompo Holdings valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.
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About TSE:8630
Sompo Holdings
Provides property and casualty (P&C) insurance services in Japan and internationally.
Undervalued with solid track record and pays a dividend.
