3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 7.8%

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst volatility. With U.S. stocks experiencing fluctuations and interest rate expectations shifting, dividend stocks offer a potential source of steady income, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance their portfolios in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.30%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.98%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.23%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.28%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.78%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.56%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.53%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.34%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	6.05%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.74%	★★★★★★

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

KEPCO Plant Service & EngineeringLtd (KOSE:A051600)

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

Overview: KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd. operates in the maintenance and repair of power generation facilities and has a market cap of ₩2.11 trillion.

Operations: KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd. generates revenue of ₩1.57 trillion from its business services segment, focusing on the maintenance and repair of power generation facilities.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 4.6%, ranking in the top 25% of Korean market payers, with dividends covered by earnings (53% payout ratio) and cash flows (35.1%). Despite recent earnings growth, its dividend history is unstable and volatile over the past five years. The stock trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 11.5x compared to industry averages, indicating potential value despite its unreliable dividend track record.

• Navigate through the intricacies of KEPCO Plant Service & EngineeringLtd with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility KEPCO Plant Service & EngineeringLtd's shares may be trading at a discount.

Stella International Holdings (SEHK:1836)

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

Overview: Stella International Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in the development, manufacture, and sale of footwear products and leather goods across North America, China, Europe, Asia, and other international markets with a market cap of approximately HK$13.08 billion.

Operations: Stella International Holdings Limited generates its revenue primarily from the manufacturing segment, which accounts for $1.55 billion, and to a lesser extent from retailing and wholesaling activities amounting to $2.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 7.9%

Stella International Holdings' dividend yield of 7.86% is below the top 25% in Hong Kong, with a payout ratio of 72.6% and cash payout ratio of 54.4%, suggesting dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history has been volatile and unreliable over the past decade despite recent growth in earnings by 56.6%. The company reported modest revenue increases, with US$389.7 million for Q3 and US$1.16 billion for nine months ending September 2024.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Stella International Holdings.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Stella International Holdings' share price might be on the expensive side.

Sercomm (TWSE:5388)

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

Overview: Sercomm Corporation researches, develops, manufactures, and sells networking communication software and equipment across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of NT$36.48 billion.

Operations: Sercomm Corporation generates revenue of NT$58.99 billion from its Computer Networks segment.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Sercomm's dividend yield of 4.08% is lower than the top 25% in Taiwan, with a payout ratio of 58.2% and cash payout ratio of 56.8%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade. Recent earnings showed a decline in Q3 sales to TWD 13.46 billion from TWD 15.63 billion last year, though nine-month net income rose to TWD 1.77 billion from TWD 1.69 billion previously.

• Dive into the specifics of Sercomm here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Sercomm is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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