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Dividend Stocks To Consider In January 2025

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As global markets respond to easing inflation and robust bank earnings, major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones have seen notable gains, with value stocks outperforming growth shares. In this environment of cautious optimism, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for investors seeking steady income streams amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)5.11%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.32%★★★★★★
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.38%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.48%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.68%★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)4.49%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.13%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.47%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.93%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.89%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1981 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

SNT Holdings (KOSE:A036530)

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

Overview: SNT Holdings CO., LTD operates in the auto parts and industrial facilities sectors, with a market cap of ₩327.51 billion.

Operations: SNT Holdings CO., LTD generates revenue from its Vehicle Parts segment at ₩1.27 billion and Industrial Equipment segment at ₩286.84 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

SNT Holdings' dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 10.1% and 15.3%, respectively, indicating sustainability despite its volatile and unreliable dividend history over the past five years. The company has seen significant earnings growth, reporting KRW 31.21 billion in net income for Q3 2024 compared to KRW 26.75 billion a year ago, suggesting potential for future dividend increases amidst its current top-tier yield in the Korean market.

KOSE:A036530 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
KOSE:A036530 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

TYC Brother Industrial (TWSE:1522)

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

Overview: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells vehicle lighting products in Taiwan, with a market cap of NT$19.75 billion.

Operations: TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd.'s revenue is derived from various regions, with NT$1.23 billion from Asia, NT$3.09 billion from Europe, NT$15.71 billion from Taiwan, and NT$9.14 billion from America.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

TYC Brother Industrial's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 34.7% and 23.6%, respectively, despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade. The company's recent earnings growth, with net income rising to TWD 1.61 billion for the first nine months of 2024 from TWD 843.27 million a year ago, supports potential dividend sustainability, though its yield remains below top-tier levels in Taiwan's market.

TWSE:1522 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TWSE:1522 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Sesoda (TWSE:1708)

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

Overview: Sesoda Corporation manufactures and markets sulfate of potash (SOP) in Taiwan, with a market cap of NT$9.28 billion.

Operations: Sesoda Corporation's revenue segments include Catering (NT$33.11 million), Shipping (NT$1.81 billion), Motor Freight (NT$19.02 million), Textile Products - Export (NT$2.61 billion), and Textile Products - Domestic Sale (NT$1.70 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4%

Sesoda's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 42.6% and 27.9%, respectively, despite a volatile history over the past decade. The company's recent profitability boost is evident in its Q3 net income rising to TWD 291.24 million from TWD 105.71 million a year ago, enhancing dividend sustainability prospects, though its yield of 4.03% remains below Taiwan's top-tier market levels of 4.59%.

TWSE:1708 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TWSE:1708 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

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