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Top Dividend Stocks Including National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) And Two Others

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As global markets show signs of recovery with U.S. indexes nearing record highs and positive economic indicators such as low jobless claims and rising home sales, investors are increasingly looking for stable income sources amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating interest rates. In this environment, dividend stocks like National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) offer appealing attributes due to their potential for steady income generation, making them an attractive option for those seeking to navigate the current market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.98%★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)4.53%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.56%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)6.67%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.38%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.49%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.43%★★★★★★
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)6.10%★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)3.85%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.90%★★★★★★

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Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) (ADX:NBQ)

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

Overview: National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) provides retail and corporate banking services in the United Arab Emirates, with a market cap of AED4.46 billion.

Operations: National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) generates revenue primarily from its Treasury and Investments segment, amounting to AED418.58 million, and its Retail and Corporate Banking segment, contributing AED192.74 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

National Bank of Umm Al-Qaiwain (PSC) offers a dividend yield in the top 25% of the AE market, with a payout ratio indicating earnings coverage. However, its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Recent earnings show slight growth in net interest income but a decline in quarterly net income, highlighting potential challenges. Additionally, concerns about high levels of bad loans could impact future dividend stability despite historical growth in payments.

ADX:NBQ Dividend History as at Nov 2024
ADX:NBQ Dividend History as at Nov 2024

SamchullyLtd (KOSE:A004690)

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

Overview: Samchully Co., Ltd. supplies natural gas in South Korea and the United States, with a market cap of ₩307.14 billion.

Operations: Samchully Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations in the natural gas supply sector across South Korea and the United States.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Samchully Ltd. maintains a low payout ratio of 9.3% and a cash payout ratio of 5.8%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flow, although its yield of 3.32% falls short compared to top-tier dividend payers in the KR market. Despite stable dividends over the past decade, they have not grown, reflecting some inconsistency in reliability due to large one-off items affecting financial results and undervaluation at current trading levels.

KOSE:A004690 Dividend History as at Nov 2024
KOSE:A004690 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Mitani (TSE:8066)

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

Overview: Mitani Corporation operates in the information systems, construction, and energy sectors both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥161.30 billion.

Operations: Mitani Corporation's revenue is derived from its operations in the information systems, construction, and energy sectors.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Mitani Corporation's dividend yield of 3.48% is slightly below the top JP market payers, yet dividends are well-covered by earnings (13.3% payout ratio) and free cash flow (28.7% cash payout ratio). Despite a history of volatility over the past decade, dividends have increased overall. Recent share buyback plans worth ¥2.4 billion aim to enhance shareholder returns, highlighting a focus on capital policy amidst undervaluation concerns with shares trading 24.1% below fair value estimates.

TSE:8066 Dividend History as at Nov 2024
TSE:8066 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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