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3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 5.6%

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In the midst of global market fluctuations driven by policy uncertainties and economic indicators, investors are keenly observing how these factors impact various sectors. With U.S. stocks experiencing volatility due to anticipated regulatory changes and interest rate expectations, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams. In such an environment, identifying reliable dividend stocks becomes crucial as they can offer a buffer against market turbulence while contributing to portfolio stability through consistent payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.61%★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.84%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)6.76%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.55%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.37%★★★★★★
Petrol d.d (LJSE:PETG)5.84%★★★★★★
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)5.97%★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)5.59%★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)4.49%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)4.93%★★★★★★

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Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADX:ADCB)

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

Overview: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, along with its subsidiaries, offers consumer banking, wholesale banking, and treasury and investment services in the United Arab Emirates and internationally, with a market capitalization of AED70.62 billion.

Operations: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC generates revenue through its Retail Banking (AED4.69 billion), Property Management (AED745.08 million), Investments and Treasury (AED5.04 billion), and Corporate and Investment Banking (AED5.71 billion) segments.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC has shown growth in earnings, with a 17.5% annual increase over the past five years and recent net income improvement. However, its dividend history is volatile and unreliable, with a payout ratio of 46.9%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings but not consistently stable. The bank's low allowance for bad loans (99%) and high bad loan ratio (2.6%) could pose risks to future dividend reliability despite current coverage forecasts remaining favorable at 47.8%.

ADX:ADCB Dividend History as at Nov 2024
ADX:ADCB Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Morito (TSE:9837)

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

Overview: Morito Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells apparel-related materials and household goods across Japan, Asia, Europe, and the United States with a market cap of ¥37.97 billion.

Operations: Morito Co., Ltd.'s revenue is derived from its operations in Japan (¥34.80 billion), Asia (¥12.03 billion), and Europe & the U.S. (¥7.14 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Morito's dividend yield is in the top 25% of the JP market, with a payout ratio of 62.9%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows (30.8%). Although dividend payments have increased over the past decade, they remain volatile and unreliable. Recently, Morito raised its dividend guidance to ¥29 per share for fiscal year ending November 2024 from ¥28 previously, while completing a share buyback worth ¥429.3 million representing 1.1% of shares.

TSE:9837 Dividend History as at Nov 2024
TSE:9837 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

L&K Engineering (TWSE:6139)

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

Overview: L&K Engineering Co., Ltd. offers turnkey engineering services in Taiwan, Hongkong, and internationally, with a market cap of NT$50.56 billion.

Operations: L&K Engineering Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its turnkey engineering services across Taiwan, Hongkong, and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

L&K Engineering's dividend yield is 3.95%, below the top 25% of TW market payers, but with a sustainable payout ratio of 50% and cash coverage at 13.2%. Despite earnings growth and strong cash flow support, dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Recent earnings showed increased sales to TWD 16.41 billion in Q3, while strategic expansion into Singapore could impact future revenue streams positively without immediate capital requirements.

TWSE:6139 Dividend History as at Nov 2024
TWSE:6139 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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