Top Dividend Stocks To Consider In February 2025

As global markets continue to react to rising inflation and economic policy shifts, U.S. stock indexes are climbing toward record highs, buoyed by positive investor sentiment following recent trade developments. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for growth, making them an attractive option for investors seeking resilience amid market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.92%	★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	3.93%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.69%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.92%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.68%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.24%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.27%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.29%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.90%	★★★★★★

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Liechtensteinische Landesbank (SWX:LLBN)

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

Overview: Liechtensteinische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft offers banking products and services across Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and internationally with a market cap of CHF2.32 billion.

Operations: Liechtensteinische Landesbank's revenue is primarily derived from Retail & Corporate Banking (CHF313.30 million) and International Wealth Management (CHF241.83 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Liechtensteinische Landesbank's dividends are covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 49.7%, indicating sustainability despite an unreliable and volatile dividend history over the past decade. The bank's dividend yield of 3.56% is below the top tier in Switzerland, and while dividends have grown over ten years, they remain unstable. Recent executive changes may impact strategy as Michael Hartmann joins the Group Executive Board to lead Private and Corporate Banking from July 2025.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Liechtensteinische Landesbank's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Liechtensteinische Landesbank shares in the market.

Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)

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

Overview: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA offers insurance products and services mainly in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF1.45 billion.

Operations: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA generates revenue through its insurance products and services primarily within Switzerland.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Vaudoise Assurances Holding offers a strong dividend profile, with payments well covered by earnings (44.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (30.3% cash payout ratio). Its dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, yielding 4.4%, which places it in the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers. Additionally, VAHN is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal for income-focused investors seeking reliable returns.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Vaudoise Assurances Holding.
• The analysis detailed in our Vaudoise Assurances Holding valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

ECOVE Environment (TPEX:6803)

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

Overview: ECOVE Environment Corp. offers waste management services across Taiwan, Macau, China, Southeast Asia, the United States, and India with a market capitalization of approximately NT$21.50 billion.

Operations: ECOVE Environment Corp. generates revenue primarily from its Environmental Protection Services segment, which accounts for NT$9.74 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

ECOVE Environment offers a robust dividend profile, with payments covered by earnings (87.2% payout ratio) and cash flows (54.2% cash payout ratio). The company has delivered stable and growing dividends over the past decade, yielding 4.9%, placing it in the top 25% of Taiwan's dividend payers. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.9x below the market average, ECOVE presents an attractive option for income-focused investors seeking reliable returns.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in ECOVE Environment's dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our ECOVE Environment valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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