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Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

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As of February 2025, global markets are navigating a complex landscape characterized by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating consumer spending, with major U.S. indices experiencing volatility amid concerns over tariffs and economic growth. Amidst this backdrop, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability through regular income streams, making them an attractive consideration in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.61%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)5.06%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)5.03%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.75%★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)4.06%★★★★★★
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%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 2008 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

ILJIN HoldingsLtd (KOSE:A015860)

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

Overview: ILJIN Holdings Co., Ltd. operates as a parts and materials specialized company worldwide, with a market cap of ₩173.37 billion.

Operations: ILJIN Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Front Line Power segment (₩1.46 billion), followed by Tool Material (₩148.50 million) and Medical Devices (₩57.87 million), with additional income from Real Estate Rental (₩10.34 million).

Dividend Yield: 4%

ILJIN Holdings Ltd. offers a compelling dividend profile with a payout ratio of 25.8%, indicating dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows. The company has maintained stable and reliable dividend payments over its six-year history, with a yield of 3.98% placing it in the top quartile of KR market payers. Despite its short track record, strong earnings growth (31% last year) and an attractive P/E ratio of 6.5x suggest potential value for investors seeking dividends in the KR market context.

KOSE:A015860 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

SABIC Agri-Nutrients (SASE:2020)

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

Overview: SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company is involved in the production, conversion, manufacturing, marketing, and trade of agri-nutrients and chemical products across various international markets including Saudi Arabia and has a market cap of SAR54.17 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its agri-nutrients and chemical products business across multiple international markets.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

SABIC Agri-Nutrients offers a mixed dividend profile. The company reported SAR 11.06 billion in sales for 2024, with net income declining to SAR 3.33 billion. Despite a high payout ratio of 85.2%, dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, but have been volatile over the past decade with no growth trend. Its P/E ratio of 16.3x suggests good relative value compared to the SA market, yet its unstable dividend history may concern investors seeking reliability.

SASE:2020 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

GeoVision (TWSE:3356)

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

Overview: GeoVision Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital and networked video surveillance company globally, with a market cap of NT$4.13 billion.

Operations: GeoVision Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its operations in Taiwan (NT$591.95 million), the United States (NT$888.11 million), and the Czech Republic (NT$186.72 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

GeoVision's dividend profile reveals challenges with reliability and growth. Despite a strong dividend yield of 5.61%, placing it in the top quartile of TW market payers, its dividends have been volatile and declining over the past decade. The payout ratio is sustainable at 54%, indicating coverage by earnings, while cash flows cover dividends at a 76.4% ratio. The P/E ratio of 7.9x suggests attractive valuation, though non-cash earnings raise quality concerns.

TWSE:3356 Dividend History as at Feb 2025

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