Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Featuring Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC

As Gulf stocks remain steady amid anticipation of clarity on U.S. trade policies, the Middle Eastern markets continue to navigate a landscape marked by mixed sector performances and cautious investor sentiment. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for investors looking to capitalize on solid fundamentals in the region's evolving economic climate.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The Middle East

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Saudi Telecom (SASE:7010)	9.92%	★★★★★☆
Saudi National Bank (SASE:1180)	5.34%	★★★★★☆
Saudi Awwal Bank (SASE:1060)	5.91%	★★★★★☆
Riyad Bank (SASE:1010)	6.32%	★★★★★☆
National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK)	6.88%	★★★★★☆
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC (DFM:EMIRATESNBD)	4.13%	★★★★★☆
Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM:EMAAR)	7.14%	★★★★★☆
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD)	5.58%	★★★★★☆
Arab National Bank (SASE:1080)	5.95%	★★★★★☆
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)	7.32%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 76 stocks from our Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (ADX:EAND)

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

Overview: Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, operating with its subsidiaries, offers telecommunications services, media, and related equipment both in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market cap of AED155.67 billion.

Operations: Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC generates revenue from several segments, including E& UAE (AED33.32 billion), E& International (AED23.88 billion), E& Enterprise (AED3.03 billion), and E& Life (AED2.16 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC recently reported strong earnings growth, with first-quarter net income rising to AED 5.35 billion from AED 2.33 billion a year ago. Despite this, the company's dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, though recent increases suggest improvement. The dividend yield of 4.64% is below top-tier levels in the AE market but remains sustainable with a payout ratio of 52.4%, supported by both earnings and cash flows.

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• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC's shares may be trading at a discount.

Indeks Bilgisayar Sistemleri Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:INDES)

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

Overview: Indeks Bilgisayar Sistemleri Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi operates as a distributor of IT products in Turkey, with a market cap of TRY5.22 billion.

Operations: Indeks Bilgisayar Sistemleri Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi generates revenue primarily from Information Technologies and Telecom, amounting to TRY64.68 billion, and Logistics and Rental services, contributing TRY351.95 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Indeks Bilgisayar Sistemleri offers a compelling dividend profile, with payments well-covered by earnings (30.1% payout ratio) and cash flows (12.2% cash payout ratio). Despite recent declines in sales and net income, the stock trades significantly below fair value estimates. The dividend yield of 4.98% ranks among the top 25% in Turkey, though its history is under a decade long. While profit margins have decreased, dividends remain stable and are growing steadily over four years.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Indeks Bilgisayar Sistemleri Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Indeks Bilgisayar Sistemleri Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi is trading behind its estimated value.

OYAK Çimento Fabrikalari (IBSE:OYAKC)

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

Overview: OYAK Çimento Fabrikalari A.S., along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the production and sale of clinker and cement in Turkey, with a market cap of TRY120.28 billion.

Operations: OYAK Çimento Fabrikalari A.S. generates revenue from its Cement segment amounting to TRY15.24 billion and from its Ready-Mixed Concrete segment totaling TRY15.28 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

OYAK Çimento Fabrikalari's dividend yield of 4.04% places it in the top 25% of Turkish dividend payers, though its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 69%, dividends are not covered by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns. Recent earnings show decreased sales and net income compared to last year, with profit margins dropping from 25.9% to 16.2%, highlighting potential challenges for future dividend stability and growth.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of OYAK Çimento Fabrikalari stock in this dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our OYAK Çimento Fabrikalari valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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