Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

As global markets grapple with inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are navigating a choppy start to the year. With U.S. equities experiencing declines and interest rates remaining a focal point, dividend stocks can offer a reliable source of income amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	5.27%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.36%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.77%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.72%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	4.06%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.41%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.00%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.64%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.89%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	5.17%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 2017 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Evergent Investments (BVB:EVER)

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

Overview: Evergent Investments SA is a publicly owned investment manager with a market capitalization of RON1.35 billion.

Operations: Evergent Investments generates revenue primarily from Financial Investment Services (RON304.43 million), with additional contributions from the Manufacture of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment (RON25.18 million), Cultivation of Fruit-Bearing Trees (Blueberries) (RON7.63 million), and Real Estate Development (Apartments) (RON0.31 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Evergent Investments offers a dividend yield of 6.06%, which is lower than the top 25% in its market. However, its dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 28.6% and 34.7%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Despite this coverage, Evergent has an unstable dividend track record with volatility over the past decade. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 4.7x suggests good value compared to the market average of 13x.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Evergent Investments' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Evergent Investments is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

sindohLtd (KOSE:A029530)

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

Overview: Sindoh Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells printers, multi-functional machines, and office solutions both in Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩326.80 billion.

Operations: Sindoh Co., Ltd. generates its revenue from the manufacturing segment, which amounts to ₩352.10 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Sindoh Ltd.'s dividend yield of 3.96% ranks in the top 25% of the KR market, supported by a low payout ratio of 26.9%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. However, its five-year dividend history shows volatility and declining payments, raising concerns about sustainability despite recent earnings growth. The company's dividends are well-covered but have been unreliable, reflecting an unstable track record that may deter some investors seeking consistent returns.

• Dive into the specifics of sindohLtd here with our thorough dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of sindohLtd shares in the market.

NHK Spring (TSE:5991)

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

Overview: NHK Spring Co., Ltd. operates in the automobile, data communications, and industry and lifestyle products sectors in Japan with a market cap of ¥417.83 billion.

Operations: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Sheet at ¥319.58 billion, Precision Parts at ¥72.23 billion, Suspension Spring at ¥177.95 billion, and Industrial Equipment & Other at ¥124.53 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

NHK Spring's dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite recent growth. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 26.2% and are supported by cash flows at an 85% cash payout ratio. Trading below its estimated fair value, NHK Spring offers some potential for capital appreciation. Recent share buybacks totaling ¥8.85 billion may enhance shareholder returns but do not address the inconsistent dividend history directly.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of NHK Spring stock in this dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates NHK Spring may be undervalued.

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