Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by accelerating U.S. inflation and climbing stock indexes, investors are paying close attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst economic uncertainties. In this environment, selecting strong dividend-paying stocks can be an effective strategy for those looking to balance growth with income, particularly when market volatility remains a key consideration.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.54%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.84%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.31%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.00%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	3.94%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.90%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.55%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.37%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.29%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.86%	★★★★★★

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

Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39)

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

Overview: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, with a market cap of SGD79.85 billion, provides financial services across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greater China, the rest of the Asia Pacific region, and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited generates revenue through its diverse financial services operations across multiple regions, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greater China, and the broader Asia Pacific area.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Oversea-Chinese Banking's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they have shown growth. The current payout ratio of 51.4% suggests dividends are covered by earnings, with future coverage expected to remain sustainable at 56.5%. However, the dividend yield of 4.93% is below Singapore's top quartile payers. Recent strategic moves include interest in acquiring a stake in PT Bank Pan Indonesia Tbk, potentially impacting future financial stability and growth prospects.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Oversea-Chinese Banking's dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Oversea-Chinese Banking is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Nishio Holdings (TSE:9699)

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

Overview: Nishio Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the construction machinery rental industry both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥116.46 billion.

Operations: Nishio Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its rental segment, which accounts for ¥196.27 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Nishio Holdings' dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 28.5% and a cash payout ratio of 16.8%. The company has consistently grown its dividend over the past decade without volatility, reflecting reliability. Despite offering a yield of 3.01%, which is lower than Japan's top quartile dividend payers, Nishio trades at an attractive valuation relative to its fair value and peers, underscoring potential for value-oriented investors.

• Take a closer look at Nishio Holdings' potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Nishio Holdings' shares may be trading at a discount.

Thye Ming Industrial (TWSE:9927)

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

Overview: Thye Ming Industrial Co., Ltd. operates in Asia, focusing on the manufacturing and sale of lead alloys and lead oxide, with a market cap of NT$11.51 billion.

Operations: Thye Ming Industrial Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from Taiming Co, which contributes NT$6.22 billion, and Thye Ming Industrial (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., contributing NT$2.71 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.5%

Thye Ming Industrial's dividend yield of 7.49% ranks in the top quartile of the TW market but is not well-supported by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 94.1%. While earnings growth has been robust at 21.1% annually over five years, dividend payments have been volatile, experiencing drops over 20% annually. The current payout ratio stands at 87%, suggesting coverage by earnings but raising concerns about sustainability given its unreliable payment history and special calls in November 2024.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Thye Ming Industrial's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Thye Ming Industrial's shares may be trading at a premium.

Key Takeaways

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