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3 Dividend Stocks Offering Yields Up To 6%

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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and looming political uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for those looking to generate income while potentially benefiting from long-term capital appreciation.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.49%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.22%★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)4.10%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.48%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.53%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.62%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.85%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)6.04%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.73%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)5.23%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1959 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (KOSE:A000810)

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

Overview: Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. operates as a provider of non-life insurance products and services across several countries, including Korea, China, the United States, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and the United Kingdom with a market cap of ₩15.09 trillion.

Operations: Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from its insurance business, amounting to ₩19.31 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance's dividend payments are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 37.5% and 39.7%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Despite a volatile history over the past decade, dividends have increased overall. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and offers a competitive dividend yield in the top 25% of the KR market. Recent earnings growth further supports potential stability in future payouts.

KOSE:A000810 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

NH Investment & Securities (KOSE:A005940)

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

Overview: NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. operates in wealth management, investment banking, trading, and equity sales both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩4.69 trillion.

Operations: NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include ₩2.84 billion from sales, ₩1.83 billion from trading, and ₩1.00 billion from investment banking (IB).

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

NH Investment & Securities offers a dividend yield within the top 25% of the KR market, but its dividends are not covered by free cash flow, indicating potential sustainability concerns. Despite a low payout ratio of 42%, past dividends have been volatile and unreliable. The company trades below estimated fair value and has shown earnings growth, with net income rising to ₩153.95 billion in Q3 2024 from ₩100.84 billion a year ago, suggesting potential for future stability.

KOSE:A005940 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

GS Holdings (KOSE:A078930)

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

Overview: GS Holdings Corp., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the energy, power generation, retail, service, construction, and infrastructure sectors with a market cap of ₩3.82 trillion.

Operations: GS Holdings Corp. generates revenue through its trade (₩3.78 billion), distribution (₩11.19 billion), and gas and electric business (₩7.80 billion) segments, with a cross-sector revenue adjustment of -₩0.24 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6%

GS Holdings' dividend yield is among the top 25% in the KR market, supported by a low payout ratio of 35.9%, ensuring coverage by both earnings and cash flows. The company has increased dividends over three years, maintaining stability with minimal volatility. However, profit margins have declined from last year, and while trading significantly below fair value estimates, analysts predict a potential price rise of 35.3%.

KOSE:A078930 Dividend History as at Dec 2024

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