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Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

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As global markets navigate the complexities of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly looking for stability amid fluctuating indices. With U.S. stocks experiencing a volatile week due to tariff announcements and consumer spending concerns, dividend stocks offer an attractive option for those seeking consistent income streams in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)8.60%★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)5.87%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.91%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.64%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)5.06%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)3.92%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.23%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.43%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.28%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.64%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 2010 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) (SEHK:2388)

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

Overview: BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited is an investment holding company that offers banking and financial services to corporate and individual clients in Hong Kong, China, and globally, with a market cap of approximately HK$289.69 billion.

Operations: BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited generates revenue primarily through its Personal Banking segment at HK$23.39 billion, Corporate Banking at HK$18.46 billion, Treasury operations at HK$13.62 billion, and Insurance services contributing HK$1.50 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) offers a mixed dividend profile. While its 6.26% yield is below the top quartile in Hong Kong, dividends are currently covered by earnings with a 50.7% payout ratio and expected to remain so in three years at 53.1%. However, the dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability despite recent growth in earnings by 18%. Recent leadership changes might influence future strategies and stability.

SEHK:2388 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings (TSE:5901)

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

Overview: Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells packaging containers both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥377.05 billion.

Operations: Toyo Seikan Group Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Packaging Business at ¥602.73 billion, followed by the Engineering/Filling/Logistics Business at ¥215.23 billion, the Steel Plate Business at ¥113.99 billion, and the Functional Material Related Business at ¥50.32 billion, with additional income from its Real Estate Related Business amounting to ¥9.58 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings provides a compelling dividend profile, with its 3.96% yield ranking in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers. Despite a volatile and unreliable dividend history over the past decade, dividends are well-covered by both earnings (63.7% payout ratio) and cash flows (24.3% cash payout ratio). Earnings have grown at 12.8% annually over five years, enhancing sustainability prospects. Recent share buybacks totaling ¥29.99 billion may positively impact shareholder value.

TSE:5901 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Shibaura ElectronicsLtd (TSE:6957)

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

Overview: Shibaura Electronics Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells thermistor elements and related products, with a market cap of ¥69.50 billion.

Operations: Shibaura Electronics Co., Ltd. generates revenue from various regions, including ¥18.72 billion from Asia, ¥25.38 billion from Japan, ¥1.06 billion from Europe, and ¥1.04 billion from the U.S.A.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Shibaura Electronics faces challenges for dividend investors due to its volatile and unreliable dividend history over the past decade. Despite these issues, dividends are covered by earnings with a 60.4% payout ratio and cash flows with a 63% cash payout ratio. Trading at 19.7% below estimated fair value, it offers potential upside but remains less attractive in yield compared to top-tier Japanese payers. The proposed ¥65.6 billion acquisition by Yageo Corporation could impact future dividend policy post-completion in June 2025.

TSE:6957 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

Summing It All Up

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