3 Global Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 5.3% Yield

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed economic signals, including a weakening U.S. labor market and fluctuating interest rate expectations, investors are increasingly attentive to strategies that can offer stability and income. In this context, dividend stocks present an attractive option as they provide potential income generation even amidst market volatility, making them a noteworthy consideration for those looking to balance their portfolios in uncertain times.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks Globally

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Samsung SecuritiesLtd (KOSE:A016360)

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

Overview: Samsung Securities Co., Ltd. is a financial investment company operating in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩6.48 trillion.

Operations: Samsung Securities Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Above Consignment Sale at ₩1.57 trillion, Corporate Finance at ₩296.71 billion, Operating During the Gift Period at ₩161.79 billion, S&T at ₩126.84 billion, Self-Trading at ₩34.17 billion, and Overseas Sales at ₩19.41 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Samsung Securities Ltd. offers a dividend yield of 4.73%, ranking it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the KR market. However, its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, with high cash payout ratios indicating that dividends are not well covered by free cash flows. Despite trading below estimated fair value and having a low payout ratio suggesting earnings cover dividends, sustainability concerns remain due to inconsistent payment history and insufficient cash flow coverage.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Samsung SecuritiesLtd's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Samsung SecuritiesLtd's share price might be too pessimistic.

Soken Chemical & Engineering (TSE:4972)

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

Overview: Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives, functional polymers, organic fine particles, and adhesive tapes in Japan, China, and internationally with a market cap of ¥30.44 billion.

Operations: Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Chemicals segment, which accounts for ¥44.49 billion, followed by the Equipment System segment at ¥2.97 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Soken Chemical & Engineering's dividend yield of 3.33% is below the top tier in Japan, but its payout ratios are low, with dividends well covered by earnings and cash flows at 26.7% and 25.9%, respectively. Although dividends have grown over the past decade, their volatility raises concerns about reliability. The company trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value, indicating good relative value despite an unstable dividend track record.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Soken Chemical & Engineering.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Soken Chemical & Engineering's current price could be quite moderate.

Universal Cement (TWSE:1104)

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

Overview: Universal Cement Corporation, with a market cap of NT$19.98 billion, operates in Taiwan where it manufactures and sells cement, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum board panels, and other building materials.

Operations: Universal Cement Corporation generates its revenue from the manufacturing and sale of cement, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum board panels, and various other building materials in Taiwan.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Universal Cement's dividend yield of 5.31% ranks in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, supported by stable and growing dividends over the past decade. With a payout ratio of 76.8%, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, maintaining sustainability with a cash payout ratio of 74.6%. Recent earnings show slight growth in net income despite lower sales, reinforcing its capacity to sustain high dividend payouts while trading below estimated fair value.

• Take a closer look at Universal Cement's potential here in our dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Universal Cement is trading behind its estimated value.

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