Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by fluctuating corporate earnings and geopolitical uncertainties, investors are paying close attention to central bank policies and emerging technologies. With the Federal Reserve holding rates steady amid solid economic growth and inflation concerns, dividend stocks present a compelling option for those seeking stability in an unpredictable market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Totech (TSE:9960)	3.81%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.32%	★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.06%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.47%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.57%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	3.96%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.01%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.68%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	3.96%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1974 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

RCS MediaGroup (BIT:RCS)

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

Overview: RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. is a company that offers multimedia publishing services both in Italy and internationally, with a market cap of €398.95 million.

Operations: RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. generates revenue from several segments, including Magazines Italy (€65.20 million), Italy Newspapers (€371 million), Unidad Editorial (€220.60 million), and Advertising and Sport (€286.10 million).

Dividend Yield: 7.7%

RCS MediaGroup's dividend yield of 7.69% ranks in the top 25% of Italian dividend payers, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 58.6% and a cash payout ratio of 34.3%. However, its dividends have been volatile over the past six years with less than ten years of payment history, raising concerns about reliability despite recent earnings growth and improved net income to €32.1 million for the nine months ending September 2024.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of RCS MediaGroup stock in this dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our RCS MediaGroup valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Sodexo (ENXTPA:SW)

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

Overview: Sodexo S.A. is a global provider of food services and facilities management, with a market cap of approximately €10.42 billion.

Operations: Sodexo's revenue is primarily generated from its operations in North America (€11.11 billion), Europe (€8.45 billion), and the Rest of the World (€4.24 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Sodexo's dividend yield of 3.67% is below the top 25% of French dividend payers, with a sustainable payout ratio of 52.6% and cash payout ratio of 40.3%. Despite earnings growth of 31.8% last year, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability. Recent events include a special meeting discussing fiscal results and dividend determination for Fiscal 2024, indicating ongoing attention to financial stability and shareholder returns.

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

Asseco Business Solutions (WSE:ABS)

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

Overview: Asseco Business Solutions S.A. designs and develops enterprise software solutions in Poland and internationally, with a market cap of PLN2.03 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) segment, which amounts to PLN388.19 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Asseco Business Solutions offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.08%, though it's below the top 25% in Poland. Its dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 83.3% and 82.9%, respectively, suggesting sustainability. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing, reflecting consistent financial management. Trading at a discount to its estimated fair value indicates potential for capital appreciation alongside income generation from dividends.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Asseco Business Solutions' dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Asseco Business Solutions is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

Summing It All Up

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