Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by tariff uncertainties and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst volatility. With U.S. stocks experiencing a slight downturn due to tariff announcements and European indices showing resilience, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for long-term growth in such fluctuating environments.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.21%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	4.04%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.84%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.03%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.54%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.13%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.19%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.87%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.47%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	3.85%	★★★★★★

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Yamax (TSE:5285)

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

Overview: Yamax Corp. manufactures and sells concrete and cement products for construction and civil engineering projects in Japan, with a market cap of ¥15.75 billion.

Operations: Yamax Corp.'s revenue is derived from its Architectural Cement Products segment, which accounts for ¥5.37 billion, and its Civil Engineering Cement Products segment, contributing ¥16.70 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Yamax offers a reliable dividend profile with stable and growing dividends over the past decade. The company's payout ratio of 19.9% ensures dividends are well covered by earnings, while an 82.5% cash payout ratio indicates coverage by cash flows. Despite a lower yield of 3.26% compared to top-tier JP market payers, Yamax's price-to-earnings ratio of 8.1x suggests good value relative to the broader market at 13.3x, supported by significant earnings growth last year.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Yamax with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Yamax's shares may be trading at a premium.

Suzuden (TSE:7480)

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

Overview: Suzuden Corporation operates in Japan, focusing on purchasing and selling electrical and electronic components, with a market cap of ¥26.76 billion.

Operations: Suzuden Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Electrical and Electronic Parts Sales Business, which accounts for ¥45.43 billion, alongside a smaller contribution from its Manufacturing Business at ¥278.17 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Suzuden's dividends are well-supported, with a payout ratio of 53.3% and a cash payout ratio of 30.2%, indicating robust coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Offering a yield of 4.66%, it ranks in the top quartile among JP market dividend payers. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, despite recent growth trends. Trading significantly below fair value suggests potential investment appeal amidst these mixed signals.

• Take a closer look at Suzuden's potential here in our dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Suzuden valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Sanitar (TWSE:1817)

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

Overview: Sanitar Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes sanitary porcelain products in Taiwan and internationally, with a market cap of NT$3.47 billion.

Operations: Sanitar Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through its Building Products segment, which accounted for NT$2.73 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Sanitar's dividend payments are covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 40.8% and a cash payout ratio of 55.8%. Despite recent earnings growth of 46.2%, its dividend yield is below the top tier in the TW market at 3.76%. The dividends have been volatile over the past decade, impacting reliability despite some growth. Trading at a discount to fair value may offer investment potential amidst these challenges.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Sanitar.
• The analysis detailed in our Sanitar valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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