Three Top Dividend Stocks To Consider

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by volatile corporate earnings, AI competition fears, and shifting interest rates, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst uncertainty. With the Federal Reserve maintaining steady rates and the European Central Bank reducing theirs, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for long-term growth. In this context, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for those looking to bolster their portfolios against market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.06%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.90%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	4.05%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.57%	★★★★★★
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%	★★★★★★

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C (ADX:DRIVE)

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

Overview: Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in managing and developing motor vehicle driving training and has a market cap of AED3.02 billion.

Operations: Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C. generates revenue primarily from Car and Other Related Services, amounting to AED429.02 million.

Dividend Yield: 6.1%

Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C. offers a dividend yield of 6.07%, slightly below the top tier in the AE market. The stock trades at a favorable value, 14.5% below its estimated fair value, and its dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 65.7% and 72%, respectively. However, despite recent growth in earnings, the company's dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C's dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

TECO Electric & Machinery (TWSE:1504)

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

Overview: TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. operates in the manufacturing, installation, wholesale, and retail sectors for electronic and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, and home appliances across Taiwan, the United States, China, and internationally with a market cap of NT$115.17 billion.

Operations: TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from Electromechanical Systems (NT$47.24 billion), Intelligent Life (NT$16.26 billion), and Smart Energy (NT$11.53 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4%

TECO Electric & Machinery's dividend yield of 4.03% is below Taiwan's top tier, and while dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 81.9% and 82.4%, the payments have been volatile over the past decade. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, but recent executive changes could impact stability. Despite third-quarter net income growth to TWD 1,770 million, sales have declined year-over-year.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of TECO Electric & Machinery.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, TECO Electric & Machinery's share price might be too pessimistic.

FERRO (WSE:FRO)

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

Overview: FERRO S.A. manufactures and sells sanitary and plumbing fixtures in Poland and internationally, with a market cap of PLN777.48 million.

Operations: FERRO S.A.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Sanitary Fittings segment at PLN371.37 million, followed by Installation Fittings at PLN263.05 million and Heat Sources at PLN132.49 million.

Dividend Yield: 8.7%

FERRO S.A.'s dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of Polish payers, but its historical payments have been unreliable and volatile. Despite this, recent earnings growth of 21.2% and a low cash payout ratio of 43.1% suggest dividends are well-covered by cash flows and earnings, with an overall payout ratio of 88%. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value, though sales have slightly declined year-over-year to PLN 205.28 million.

• Click here to discover the nuances of FERRO with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report FERRO implies its share price may be lower than expected.

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