Global Dividend Stocks To Consider In October 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by U.S.-China trade tensions, fluctuating oil prices, and evolving inflation dynamics, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. With major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite showing positive trends despite economic uncertainties, selecting dividend-paying stocks can offer a blend of income and potential growth in this complex market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks Globally

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Quálitas Controladora. de (BMV:Q *)

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

Overview: Quálitas Controladora, S.A.B. de C.V. operates through its subsidiaries to offer insurance, coinsurance, and reinsurance services in personal accident, health, and automobile sectors across Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Peru, and the United States with a market cap of MX$67.16 billion.

Operations: Quálitas Controladora, S.A.B. de C.V. generates revenue through its subsidiaries by providing insurance, coinsurance, and reinsurance services in the personal accident, health, and automobile sectors across several countries.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Quálitas Controladora's dividend is covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 59.7% and 50%, respectively, indicating sustainability. However, the dividend has been volatile over the past decade despite growth in payments. Its current yield of 5.87% is below the top tier in Mexico's market. Recent earnings show significant growth with net income rising to MX$1.73 billion for Q3 2025 from MX$1.15 billion a year prior, supporting its financial stability for dividends.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Quálitas Controladora. de implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Atea (OB:ATEA)

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

Overview: Atea ASA offers IT infrastructure and related solutions to businesses and public sector organizations in the Nordic countries and Baltic regions, with a market cap of NOK17.17 billion.

Operations: Atea ASA's revenue segments include NOK9.27 billion from Norway, NOK13.73 billion from Sweden, NOK8.56 billion from Denmark, NOK3.48 billion from Finland, and NOK1.90 billion from the Baltics, with additional contributions of NOK11.86 billion from Group Shared Services.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Atea's dividend reliability is notable with consistent growth over the past decade, yet its sustainability is questionable due to a high payout ratio of 98.2% and coverage issues by earnings. The current yield of 4.54% lags behind top-tier Norwegian dividends. Recent earnings reveal modest growth, with Q3 net income rising to NOK 226 million from NOK 192 million year-on-year, reflecting some financial stability despite concerns about dividend coverage and sustainability.

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• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Atea shares in the market.

Nordic Group (SGX:MR7)

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

Overview: Nordic Group Limited offers a range of services including system integration, maintenance, repair, overhaul, trading, precision engineering, scaffolding, insulation, petrochemical and environmental engineering, cleanroom solutions as well as air and water engineering and construction services with a market cap of SGD167.27 million.

Operations: Nordic Group Limited's revenue is primarily derived from Project Services, which account for SGD90.63 million, and Maintenance Services, contributing SGD81.99 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Nordic Group's dividends have been volatile over the past decade, with a current yield of 4.11%, below the top tier in Singapore. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flow, with payout ratios of 39.9% and 27.4% respectively. Recent strategic expansion into India aims to bolster long-term growth but hasn't materially impacted financials yet. Earnings for H1 2025 were stable at SGD 8.28 million, slightly down from last year’s SGD 8.53 million.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Nordic Group.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Nordic Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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