Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate a turbulent period marked by AI competition fears and fluctuating interest rates, investors are keenly observing the impact on major indices. With U.S. stocks experiencing volatility and European markets buoyed by rate cuts, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking stability and income in uncertain times. A good dividend stock typically offers consistent payouts and has a solid financial foundation, making it a potential haven amid current market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	4.05%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.25%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.58%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.01%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.41%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.46%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.01%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.67%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.46%	★★★★★☆

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

Agthia Group PJSC (ADX:AGTHIA)

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

Overview: Agthia Group PJSC is a company that produces and sells food and beverage products in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market cap of AED5.13 billion.

Operations: Agthia Group PJSC's revenue is derived from its Consumer Business Division, with AED1.45 billion from snacks, AED1.05 billion from protein and FV, AED1.12 billion from water and food, and its Agri Business Division contributing AED1.42 billion through flour and animal feed sales.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Agthia Group PJSC offers a stable dividend profile, supported by a payout ratio of 52.5% and a cash payout ratio of 32.1%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Over the past decade, dividends have been reliable and increasing, though the yield of 3.3% is below top-tier levels in the AE market. Recent financials show growth with nine-month sales reaching AED 3.61 billion and net income at AED 230.14 million, indicating robust performance supporting dividend sustainability.

• Take a closer look at Agthia Group PJSC's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Agthia Group PJSC may be undervalued.

STI Education Systems Holdings (PSE:STI)

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

Overview: STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to offer various educational services in the Philippines and has a market capitalization of ₱13.20 billion.

Operations: STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its educational services segment, which includes schools, colleges, and universities, amounting to ₱5.09 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

STI Education Systems Holdings maintains a stable dividend profile, with dividends consistently growing over the past decade. The payout ratio of 16.2% and cash payout ratio of 26.5% indicate strong coverage by earnings and cash flows, ensuring sustainability. Despite a recent dividend increase to PHP 0.045 per share, its yield of 3.24% is lower than top-tier levels in the PH market. Recent earnings growth further supports its capacity to sustain dividends moving forward.

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

Dynapac (TSE:3947)

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

Overview: Dynapac Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries manufacture and sell packaging materials both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥16.83 billion.

Operations: Dynapac Co., Ltd.'s revenue primarily comes from its Packaging Materials segment, generating ¥63.51 billion, and its Real Estate Leasing Segment, which contributes ¥360.77 million.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Dynapac's dividend yield of 4.01% ranks in the top quartile of JP market payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 21.1%, indicating strong earnings coverage despite lacking free cash flow support. Dividends have reliably grown over the past decade with minimal volatility, although recent one-off items have impacted financial results. Trading at 16.7% below estimated fair value, Dynapac presents potential value for investors focused on dividends amidst its earnings growth challenges.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Dynapac.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Dynapac is trading behind its estimated value.

Summing It All Up

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