As global markets react to the recent U.S. elections and economic policy shifts, major indices like the S&P 500 have reached record highs, driven by expectations of growth-friendly fiscal policies and tax reforms. Amidst this backdrop of optimism and uncertainty, dividend stocks emerge as a compelling option for investors seeking stability and income, offering potential resilience through consistent payouts even in fluctuating market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.19% | ★★★★★★ |
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 6.83% | ★★★★★★ |
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.57% | ★★★★★★ |
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) | 6.67% | ★★★★★★ |
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 3.92% | ★★★★★★ |
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) | 4.53% | ★★★★★★ |
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC) | 4.38% | ★★★★★★ |
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.44% | ★★★★★★ |
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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Midea Group (SZSE:000333)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Midea Group Co., Ltd. operates in the manufacturing and sale of home appliances, as well as robotic and automation systems, both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥555.11 billion.
Operations: Midea Group Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its home appliances and robotic and automation systems segments, serving both domestic and international markets.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Midea Group's dividend yield of 4.09% is notably higher than the CN market average, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 55% and 34.5%, respectively, indicating sustainability. Despite a recent follow-on equity offering raising HKD 31 billion, which diluted shares, Midea's stable earnings growth supports its reliable dividend history over the past decade.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Midea Group's dividend report.
- Our expertly prepared valuation report Midea Group implies its share price may be lower than expected.
Sinmag Equipment (TPEX:1580)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Sinmag Equipment Corporation manufactures, retails, and wholesales baking and food service equipment with a market cap of NT$7.43 billion.
Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of NT$): Sinmag Equipment Corporation generates its revenue from the manufacture, retail, and wholesale of baking and food service equipment.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Sinmag Equipment offers a dividend yield of 6.08%, placing it in the top 25% of TW market payers, supported by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 67.8% and 64.5%. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility, including drops over 20%, indicating unreliability despite recent earnings growth of NT$56 million. The stock trades at a significant discount to estimated fair value but remains impacted by an unstable dividend track record.
- Dive into the specifics of Sinmag Equipment here with our thorough dividend report.
- According our valuation report, there's an indication that Sinmag Equipment's share price might be on the cheaper side.
Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021)
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Nissan Chemical Corporation operates in the chemicals, performance materials, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals sectors both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of approximately ¥750.10 billion.
Operations: Nissan Chemical Corporation's revenue segments include Trading at ¥111.27 billion, Performance Materials at ¥92.67 billion, Agricultural Chemicals at ¥86.02 billion, Chemicals at ¥35.54 billion, and Healthcare at ¥6.05 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3%
Nissan Chemical's dividend yield of 3.01% is below the top 25% in Japan, yet it boasts a decade of stable and growing dividends. With a payout ratio of 58.2%, dividends are well-covered by earnings, although cash flow coverage at 89.8% suggests less cushion for volatility. Recent board discussions on treasury share cancellation may impact future distributions but currently, the stock trades near its fair value estimate, offering reasonable valuation for investors seeking stability.
- Click here to discover the nuances of Nissan Chemical with our detailed analytical dividend report.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Nissan Chemical's current price could be inflated.
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About TPEX:1580
Sinmag Equipment
Engages in the manufacture, retail, and wholesale of baking and food service equipment.
Outstanding track record with flawless balance sheet and pays a dividend.