Top 3 Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

In a week marked by volatility, U.S. stocks saw mixed performance as concerns over AI competition and corporate earnings reports influenced market sentiment. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank's rate cut provided a boost to European markets, highlighting the varied economic conditions across global regions. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential for investors seeking to navigate uncertain times while benefiting from regular payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	4.05%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.25%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.58%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.01%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	3.41%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.46%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	4.01%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.67%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.46%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 1950 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Li Ming Development Construction (TPEX:6212)

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

Overview: Li Ming Development Construction Co., Ltd. (TPEX:6212) operates in the construction industry and has a market cap of NT$5.76 billion.

Operations: Li Ming Development Construction Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from Real Estate Development, amounting to NT$7.57 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Li Ming Development Construction offers a compelling dividend yield of 5.92%, ranking in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, with dividends well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 45.6%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 12.7%). However, its dividend history is unstable and volatile over nine years. Recent earnings show a mixed picture, with significant sales growth but declining profit margins and net losses in the latest quarter, highlighting potential volatility challenges for investors.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Li Ming Development Construction's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Li Ming Development Construction may be undervalued.

Brighton-Best International (Taiwan) (TPEX:8415)

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

Overview: Brighton-Best International (Taiwan) Inc. operates in the fastener distribution industry, with a market cap of NT$34.72 billion.

Operations: Brighton-Best International (Taiwan) Inc. generates revenue from several key regions: NT$922.24 million from Canada, NT$8.09 billion from Taiwan, NT$1.05 billion from Australia, and NT$19.22 billion from the United States.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Brighton-Best International's dividend payments have grown over the past decade, though they remain volatile and unreliable. The company's payout ratio of 65.2% suggests dividends are covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 34.5% indicates strong cash flow coverage. However, its current yield of 4.21% is below Taiwan's top quartile for dividend payers. Recent earnings show a decline in both sales and net income compared to the previous year, raising concerns about future stability.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Brighton-Best International (Taiwan)'s dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Brighton-Best International (Taiwan) implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Dai-Dan (TSE:1980)

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

Overview: Dai-Dan Co., Ltd. operates in Japan, focusing on the design, supervision, and construction of electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and sanitary, and firefighting facilities works with a market cap of ¥158.89 billion.

Operations: Dai-Dan Co., Ltd.'s revenue is derived from its activities in the design, supervision, and construction of facilities related to electrical systems, air conditioning, plumbing and sanitary installations, as well as firefighting infrastructure within Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Dai-Dan Co., Ltd. recently increased its dividend for the second quarter to JPY 52 per share, with a full-year forecast of JPY 71.00, up from JPY 48.00 last year. Despite stable and growing dividends over the past decade, concerns arise as dividends are not covered by free cash flows and yield is below Japan's top quartile at 3.21%. However, a low payout ratio of 35.3% suggests coverage by earnings is strong, supporting sustainability prospects amidst robust profit growth expectations.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Dai-Dan.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Dai-Dan's shares may be trading at a discount.

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