Top Dividend Stocks For December 2024

As global markets navigate a mixed landscape with major U.S. stock indexes hitting record highs and geopolitical events like the collapse of the French government capturing headlines, investors are keenly observing economic indicators such as job growth and potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In this fluctuating environment where growth stocks have outperformed value stocks significantly, dividend stocks offer a compelling option for those seeking stability and income. A good dividend stock typically combines consistent payout history with strong fundamentals, making it an attractive choice in today's dynamic market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.98%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.61%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.08%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.48%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.09%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.32%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.61%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.46%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.81%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.17%	★★★★★☆

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Sparebanken Vest (OB:SVEG)

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

Overview: Sparebanken Vest is a financial services company offering banking and financing services in the counties of Vestland and Rogaland, Norway, with a market cap of NOK15.02 billion.

Operations: Sparebanken Vest generates revenue from several segments, including Estate Agency Business (NOK262 million), Banking Operations - Treasury (NOK1.05 billion), Banking Operations - Bulder Bank (NOK219 million), Banking Operations - Retail Market (NOK3.14 billion), and Banking Operations - Corporate Market (NOK2.29 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Sparebanken Vest's dividend payments are covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 45.9%, though its track record has been volatile over the past decade. The bank's dividends are forecast to remain covered in three years, despite a reliance on higher-risk funding sources like external borrowing. Recently, Sparebanken Vest reported strong earnings growth, with net income for the nine months ending September 2024 at NOK 3.57 billion, up from NOK 2.54 billion a year ago.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Sparebanken Vest stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Sparebanken Vest's share price might be on the cheaper side.

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) (SEHK:2388)

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

Overview: BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited is an investment holding company offering banking and financial services to corporate and individual customers in Hong Kong, China, and internationally, with a market cap of HK$267.49 billion.

Operations: BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited generates revenue from several segments, including Treasury (HK$13.62 billion), Personal Banking (HK$23.39 billion), Corporate Banking (HK$18.46 billion), and Insurance (HK$1.50 billion).

Dividend Yield: 6.8%

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) offers a dividend yield of 6.78%, which is below the top quartile in Hong Kong. Its payout ratio stands at 50.7%, indicating dividends are currently covered by earnings and forecasted to remain so in three years with a 52.5% payout ratio. However, the company's dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, despite recent earnings growth of 18%.

• Click here to discover the nuances of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that BOC Hong Kong (Holdings)'s share price might be on the expensive side.

Changhong Huayi Compressor (SZSE:000404)

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

Overview: Changhong Huayi Compressor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells compressors both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥5.39 billion.

Operations: Changhong Huayi Compressor Co., Ltd. generates its revenue through the development, manufacturing, and sale of compressors across domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Changhong Huayi Compressor's dividend yield of 3.23% ranks in the top 25% of Chinese dividend payers. Despite a volatile and unreliable dividend history, its current dividends are well supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 37.6% and 19.3%, respectively. Recent financials show net income growth to CNY 375.94 million for the first nine months of 2024, up from CNY 275.05 million last year, indicating improved profitability amidst declining revenue.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Changhong Huayi Compressor implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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